Changing attachment security

[Guest]

How UNSAFE is it to change some of the files that Outlook will not allow as
attachments? I emailed a PST file from my desktop to my laptop only to find
out I can't do that. It was a file to update my address book.

I am a former Eudora user and that program did not restict files. What kind
of problems could I expect? Thanks

 

[Roady [MVP]]

It is an extra safety precaution also against the social engeneering method
of distributing virusses which is getting more and more popular. When
sending these type of files it is better to send them in a zip-file.

Additionally see;
http://www.howto-outlook.com/faq/blockedattachments.htm

 

[Guest]

I feel confident enough that I can usually recognize and bad file and I also
keep my anti virus program up to date. Any opinions on removing the file
restrictions? Anyone have a bad experience? Thanks

 

[Roady [MVP]]

Only remove the restriction when you are dealing with that type of
attachment multiple times on a daily basis and mail is the only method to
obtain those files. In all other cases simply leave it on. Note that a lot
of corporate security policies will block those type of attachments already
at server level unless they are being contained in a zip-file.