The applet SecureAttach enables end users with
Outlook2000 SR-1 already installed to configure extra security for file attachments.
The end user will be given a warning dialog, and will be required to save the attachment
to their local machine before the attachment can be used.
Outlook2000 SR-1
by default includes this extra security feature, but only for 19 file types. The applet here includes
the 37 file types (many more script types) which are being considered for the more aggresive
Outlook 98/2000 E-mail Security Update
which will completely prevent Outlook clients from accessing these attachments.
The applet is contained in a digitally signed cabinet (.cab) file.
The following file types are given extra file-attachment security:
ade adp bas bat chm cmd com cpl crt exe hlp hta inf
ins isp js jse lnk mdb mde msc msi msp mst pcd pif
reg scr sct shs url vb vbe vbs wsc wsf wsh
Note: It is very important to ensure that the Outlook2000
Attachment Security setting accessed by
the Outlook2000 menu Tools/Options/Security/Attachment Security ... is set to the
High: (recommended for all users) selection (the default). Otherwise,
the attachment security feature for Outlook2000 SR-1 will not function,
and all attachments will execute directly when clicked (no saving required, no warning given)!Reference: