virus' on the list
Hello all,
Being relatively new to the whole mailing-list scene I have a question
about the linux mailing-list scene actually (actually part of a mailing
list in my windows days).
While browsing my inbox, which I only do every several days, I notice
messages from places such as "info@winram.com" (this was recently, I
received (or it was sent?) it: 03.08.28).
I am wondering what this is. Did someone send a virus/worm/whatever to
debian-user@lists.debian.org? Is info@winram a security company
protecting us happy debian users from such a horrible thing? Is this a
common thing (have seen before, but can't remember where/when)? Did
"info@winram.com" mistakingly judge a "normal/safe" message as a threat
to our security, and in the end, choose to inform us about the potential
threat?
I am not afraid of receiving a virus through this list (I could be
blind to the danger I don't know about). I never open an attachment from
anyone. I am under the impression this is a good thing. (Hint: maybe you
could tell me otherwise :))
This isn't an important question, so don't rack your brains. I am simply
curious of what it all means.
Anything on the matter would be helpful, and greately appreciated.
afterthought: while on the windows mailing-list, I never received
anything closely related to a "virus warning", which is why I ask the
question now, instead of my pre-Linux days.
thank you for your time,
amg
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