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Old October 6th, 2004, 06:22 PM
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I am at wits end with Outlook Express. Today an email was received with three W32.Netsky.P@mm!enc attacks attached. Nortan detected them all, but was only able to kill one, quarenteen one, and do nothing with the Last.

I have my security settings set on high yet Outlook OPENED this file thus infecting my system. (Not confirmed yet, but running AV just in case.

What other email programs are out that I can use that are far more stable and resist dubius emails?
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Old October 6th, 2004, 06:25 PM
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Would using an IMAP-based server help in this case? (I am not sure if a malicious mail can launch itself through IMAP, that is, without downloading anything but the mail header)

It would be a change in the mail server however, and not in your software, and I cannot swear it helps (I have yet to receive any kind of virus on my IMAP mail).
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Old October 6th, 2004, 06:40 PM
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Default Re: OT: What Is A Good Secure Email Program

I had good results using the Email function of the complete Mozilla package on my sister's laptop. She doesn't even notice that she's not using IE/Outlook anymore. They also have a standalone e-mail called Thunderbird (you want the program, not the beverage).
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Old October 6th, 2004, 07:00 PM
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I'm preferential to Thunderbird for a standalone client, although the GMail web based interface kicks butt. I've considered switching to strictly GMail but haven't made the move yet. I have some invites if you need a hookup
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Old October 6th, 2004, 07:05 PM
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Should be commonly known by now that using IE/Outlook means exposing the computer to highest possible risk. Anything else is better. Anything. I also use and can recommend Mozilla/Thunderbird, easy to use, nice features, and safe.
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So where do you get Thunderbird?
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http://www.mozilla.org/products/thunderbird/
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Old October 6th, 2004, 11:02 PM
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I've been switching everybody to thunderbird. It works great. It Free. What more is there to say!
On another note. I have not been that thrilled w/ Norton AV. I loaded it on, didn't like it, & it wouldn't let me take it off. It was worse than a virus! I've been using Panda Platinum 7 as of late. Been working great & has some nice features. On is that it scans network drives. If you have a network, it's worth considering. It's GUI isn't as pretty as others, but does tht really matter?
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I've been using Eudora for ages. Very few complaints, and zero virus worries (as long as one doesn't do something dumb like set MS Word to be one's email viewer, or go run attachments deliberately).

I use Versions 2.2 through 4.2. Later Versions start to add annoying "pay, or receive banner ads, or sent usage statistics to Qualcomm", so I just stick with earlier Versions, but if you don't mind the other stuff, the later Versions are otherwise fine AFAIK.

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