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Exe files hidden inside zip/rar?

Dear Experts,

Is there any way to block zip files if they contain executable files? i saw there was on post about it and it mentioned Sophos web appliance. Can someone confirm if this can be done through XG? if not can it be done through web appliance?

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0 Keyur over 4 years ago
Hi there,

You may configure Web filter and apply the File category which you want to deny. XG will not be able to determine as per your requirement, but you can block zip and exe file types separately.

1. Go to Protect > Web > File Type and click Add.

2. Type a name.

3.(Optional) Select a template.

You can select from predefined or custom file types. If you do not wish to use a template, choose Blank.

4. Specify the file extension and MIME header.

Please refer the web filtering basics- https://community.sophos.com/kb/en-us/125683
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0 Keyur over 4 years ago
Hi there,

You may configure Web filter and apply the File category which you want to deny. XG will not be able to determine as per your requirement, but you can block zip and exe file types separately.

1. Go to Protect > Web > File Type and click Add.

2. Type a name.

3.(Optional) Select a template.

You can select from predefined or custom file types. If you do not wish to use a template, choose Blank.

4. Specify the file extension and MIME header.

Please refer the web filtering basics- https://community.sophos.com/kb/en-us/125683
Regards,

Keyur
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0 adnan khan over 4 years ago in reply to Keyur

Dear Keyur,

If XG cannot do this, can we do it using Sophos web appliance?
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0 Keyur over 4 years ago in reply to adnan khan

Hi adnan khan

Please refer the similar thread- https://community.sophos.com/products/unified-threat-management/f/web-protection-web-filtering-application-visibility-control/47008/block-file-exe-com-ecc-into-a-zip-file

Hope this helps.

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