Attachment Approval Process: Virus & Malware Check?

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The current attachment approval process does not include a virus or malware check. Users are advised to exercise caution when handling .doc attachments due to this lack of security measures. Concerns were raised about the potential risks associated with unverified attachments. The discussion emphasizes the importance of being vigilant with file types that may carry threats. Overall, the absence of a virus check in the approval process highlights a significant security gap.
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I have a question about attachments and the attachment approval process: Does approving an attachment include checking for viruses or malware?
 
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Redbelly98 said:
I have a question about attachments and the attachment approval process: Does approving an attachment include checking for viruses or malware?

At the moment it does not.
 
Ah, okay. I'll have to be careful with those .doc attachments then.
 
I never look at .doc attachments. :frown:
 

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