[Mimedefang] How to Handle a Virus.

[David F. Skoll]

Kelson Vibber wrote:

> Is there any consensus on what is "polite" for mailserver-based virus 
> scanners?

I recommend quarantining the part and *not* notifying the sender.  As 
you've observed, the sender address is totally untrustworthy.

If the part is quarantined, both the recipient and the system 
administrator know about it, and they can determine what course of 
action to take.

Regards,

David.