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FiOS Dan
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reply to StepR

Re: Previewing just as dangerous

said by StepR:
Previewing in Outlook Express does not protect you from this worm. Klezzie exploits a vulnerability in MS Internet Explorer 5 which opens the attachment, since OE uses IE to render html. ... You need to download the MS patch or to upgrade to IE 6. You should update all your AV info before even looking at email so the offending email and worm can be quarantined.
StepR I'm running a fully patched IE 5.5 SP2 and daily updated NAV. Also I could be wrong, but as I described in my post I don't think I'm previewing e-mails in OE on my PC. I think I'm using a Quick View function in a separate program to read the headers of e-mails that are still on a remote server. They have not been DL'd to my PC. Not trying to be argumentative, just seeking clarification as to my level of protection.
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