How Microsoft scans password-protected zip files for malware

[Jan]

Microsoft scanning for malware inside password-protected zip files

Microsoft is scanning the contents of some password-protected zip files stored or shared through its cloud-based services, Ars Technica reports.

The publication spotted several posts on decentralized social networking platform Mastodon, where users complained about the issue.

 

[WalkWithMe]

Go for it, why should Microsoft host Malware. Run your own server if you want

 

[My_King]

@Jan When is the next Synology drive giveaway?

 

[gregmcc]

If you use common passwords or put the password in the mail then your zip file deserves to the scanned & deleted