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The New Generation of Spam

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Spam celebrated its 30th birthday last month and it's doubtful that anyone that ever owned an email address is singing its praises. In May 1978, 393 employees of Arpanet received the first ever spam email in history from another company called Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) advertising their new computer systems. Arpanet, a predecessor of the internet, was used by the U.S. Air Force for security research and intended for official government business only. So these unsolicited bulk commercial ads were seen as a blatant violation of the use of Arpanet and it was determined that appropriate action would be taken to prevent its occurrence ever again. That was then… and obviously more wishful thinking than fact. Thirty years later, sending billions of unwanted emails every day, spammers are trying to sell everything from Viagra to alopecia and weight loss treatments or anything else that might obtain money or personal data from users through deception. **End Summary** Topics: spam filter]]> anti spam software]]> email filter]]> spam protection]]> stop spam]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Ryan Pitylak contributes to OtherInbox, which helps you fight spam with a revolutionary spam protection service designed to help protect you from spam. Learn more about disposable email services at http://www.otherinbox.com .

Educating Employees to Avoid Spam

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

For many companies spam is a serious issue, one that can affect the productivity of their employees. A recent study showed that the average computer user can spend 20 to 40 minutes every day, just wading through spam. For a small business the time spent could be like having a full-time employee on staff just to deal with spam or junk email, which constitutes more than half of the global traffic of e-mail, according to the latest report of the global computer security company Symantec. If there is a lack of spam control it is also much more likely that destructive viruses, Trojans, worms, hijacks and phishing will be able to enter the system. If a company network is attacked by any of these, it can cause extensive damage in loss of productivity as well as expense for repairs. One important point to understand is that spam cannot be 100% eliminated, no matter what hardware or software you install. It is important for companies to set clear policies regarding the handling of email within the company, to prevent abuse and help protect the network. **End Summary** Topics: spam filter]]> anti spam software]]> email filter]]> spam protection]]> stop spam]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Ryan Pitylak contributes to OtherInbox, which is a spam filtering service designed to help you protect yourself from spam. Find out more about disposable email services at http://www.otherinbox.com .

Steps to Reducing SPAM in Your Inbox

Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Steps to Reducing SPAM in Your Inbox Spam first made its mark in the world in 1978 when Gary Thuerk, Marketing Director of Digital Equipment Technology sent an email solicitation to 400 employees at Arpnet. The email created a few sales, but it also created fierce backlash. Today, more than 180 billion spam messages are sent out each day to over 1 billion Internet users. This staggering statistic makes it clear why spam is such a major problem for Internet users. Many companies are working hard to solve the spam problem, but the first step to stopping spam starts with the consumer. By following the steps below, Internet users can reduce the number of spam email messages they receive in their inbox. Before an Invasion of Spam Software: Choose email providers that offer built-in spam protection services. Look for service providers that promote a high success rate of blocking spam email. Spam Filters: Spam is a cat and mouse game. Spammers are constantly looking for ways to bypass filters. Regularly check your spam filter software if you’re using non-web based email to make sure it is up to date. **End Summary** Topics: spam filter]]> anti spam software]]> email filter]]> spam protection]]> stop spam]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Ryan Pitylak helps email users stop spam . Be protected from spam with revolutionary anti spam software . Revolutionary anti spam software available at http://www.otherinbox.com.

Computers and Consumers - Understanding & Avoid Identity Theft

Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Computers and Consumers - Understanding & Avoid Identity Theft The Internet has given over a billion people, worldwide, a way to instantly find information. The number of threats to a consumer’s security increases as the consumer connects with more computers, companies, and people online. The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”), the nation’s consumer protection agency, says that all Internet users should understand the importance of online security and should take measures to protect themselves. Why the Need for Security & How to Protect Yourself The Computer: Part of a computers sophistication lies in its ability to connect with other computers over the Internet in order to bring you information. When it is connected with other computers, it opens itself up for the transmission of information, which can create vulnerability for the computer. Hackers can connect to the computer, scan it for open ports, and gain access to unauthorized information about the computer user. Most computers have an Intrusion Detection System (“IDS”) that monitors the computer for suspicious activity. When suspicious activity is detected, the IDS sends an alert that an intrusion has occurred. An IDS alone will not protect your computer from incoming hackers and viruses. **End Summary** Topics: spam filtering]]> spam blocking]]> spam blockers]]> anti spam software]]> spam control]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Ryan Pitylak contributes to a spam blocking service designed to make protecting yourself from spam easier. The service is equipped with a revolutionary approach to spam filtering . Find more info about it at http://www.otherinbox.com.