16 Aug
2026
16 Aug
'26
5:05 p.m.
On Sun, 16 Aug 2026, Christopher Zach via cctalk wrote:
Why is avast on your signature?
That is Avast's own malware!
YES, altering your files or settings without authorization is malware.
If/when you install Avast, it sets up to append that to all of your
outgoing email! Fortunately, it doesn't know how to currupt using PINE
on a remote computer.
There is a simple checkbox to uncheck to get rid of that. But they hide
it deep in their menu tree:
To stop Avast from adding its promotional signature or "virus-free" tag to
your outgoing emails, open Avast, go to Menu > Settings > Protection >
Core Shields, scroll down to "Configure shield settings", select the "Mail
Shield" tab, and uncheck "Add a signature to the end of sent emails".
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Grumpy Ol' Fred cisin(a)xenosoft.com