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Story: Porn spammers sneak images into Outlook
Posted by: David Pope (Tuesday 6 July 2004, 2:04 PM)
I use Outlook Express 6, and have an excellent way of stopping anything from being shown that shouldn't be: turn the preview pane off, and set Outlook to read all messages in *plain text*. That way, no scripts can be run, as the HTML code and embedded Javascript doesn't get executed.
I know I use OE6, but full Outlook should have the same features - I know the Outlook in Office 97 Pro viewed everything in plain text no matter what (much like Windows Messaging.... I think Outlook 97 was just WM rebadged).
But yeah - turning off the preview pane and setting it to view in plain text will stop anything being executed.
Full Talkback thread
Story: Porn spammers sneak images into Outlook
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What a load of tosh. Outlook 2003 blocks HTML to s... Anonymous -
I am such a sucker. I thought the article was act... Anonymous
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Spammers can test their emails using Outlook 2003.... Nick Lansley
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You really need to get your facts right. All HTML... Neil Hamilton Murray
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I think our story makes an interesting and valid p... Michael Parsons
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Damn! It wasn't an article about a new Easter Egg. Anonymous
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This article fails to communicate the reason for b... Anonymous
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Bayesian filter in Outlook 2003? I think not.
Yo... Anonymous
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Hi,
but this whole story is nothing new to be hone... Anonymous
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I use Outlook Express 6, and have an excellent way... David Pope
