Any user on the web should be aware of the existing risks.
John Laurie and Arie W. Janssen identities have been spoofed.
You have received fake emails.
They are not responsible for that.
People should know the risks generated by identity theft and by attachments ending with a bat, pif, ... extension.
In addition, PALEONET doesn't allow attachments ... to prevent such problems.
No need of an antivirus if you open all attached files ... you'll get a virus. The best antivirus should be yourself!
BG