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Originally Posted by Gary L
I don't think it's for the reason of them being bored, Paul.
An encrypted rar with an enclosed non extension file has gotten through.
I can't say I do as I don't use VM mail anyway.
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So, you don't use VM mail. Why are you bothered then?
As for the restriction, are you aware that malware authors now send out encrypted zips with the password in the email? Some of these are quite official and convincing looking as well. There is no other purpose for doing this.
You also suggest people use a service that is *known* to scan people's email for advertising purposes and *rumoured* to use it for other, less customer friendly , purposes as well?
I, for one, applaud Virgin in this because it will hopefully stop a lot of virus infections.
If you are going to blame anyone for doing this, blame Malware authors. If they didn't encrypt their attachments with passwords, then send out millions of them, then companies like VM wouldn't need to block encrypted zips.