MSN blacklisted for harbouring spammers Microsoft's vastly interconnected ISP and portal, MSN, has become easy prey for spammers due to several poorly-protected mail (SMTP) servers to which outsiders can connect easily for a free, anonymous ride, according to a bulletin on the Mail Abuse Preve http://www.theregister.co.uk/2000/11/17/msn_blacklisted_for_harbouring_spammers/ Theregister.co.uk~Site InfoWhoisTrace RouteRBL Check
Verizon digs out from spam blizzard Major American ISP and Gargantuan telecomms generalist Verizon was deluged with so much spam last week that its servers were unable to function at times, and left customers with something like a 24-hour e-mail delivery delay. [The Register] http://www.theregister.co.uk/2000/12/13/verizon_digs_out_from_spam/ Theregister.co.uk~Site InfoWhoisTrace RouteRBL Check
Despite Foes, Spam Thrives Even though there are now some state laws closely regulating spamming, the practice of sending mass unsolicited e-mails has acquired a sheen of respectability, and in some quarters is enthusiastically referred to as "sending an e-mail blitz." [ http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/3711.html Ecommercetimes.com~Site InfoWhoisTrace RouteRBL Check
Microsoft to rewrite marketing labeled as spam Microsoft today said it plans to revise a notification message accompanying a test version of its new MSN Explorer software, bowing to criticism that the feature resembles self-promoting spam. [CNET.com] http://news.cnet.com/2100-1023-246321.html Cnet.com~Site InfoWhoisTrace RouteRBL Check
PSINet cans spammer, pledges reforms Attempting to distance itself from a spam controversy, PSINet cut off service to an admitted sender of unsolicited commercial email and pledged to amend its spam policy and educate its sales force. [CNET.com] http://news.cnet.com/2100-1023-248341.html Cnet.com~Site InfoWhoisTrace RouteRBL Check
House approves anti-spam legislation The House of Representatives today passed the first bill that will hold email marketers accountable for the influx of bulk unsolicited email, commonly known as "spam." [CNET.com] http://news.cnet.com/2100-1023-243310.html Cnet.com~Site InfoWhoisTrace RouteRBL Check
Industry group cooks up rules for spam Complaints about unsolicited commercial email have prompted an industry coalition to come up with standards designed to quell consumer concerns and keep regulators at bay. [CNET.com] http://news.cnet.com/2100-1023-245765.html Cnet.com~Site InfoWhoisTrace RouteRBL Check
Study finds filters catch only a fraction of spam Spam filters used by some popular Internet email providers weed out only a fraction of the junk they're supposed to but almost never bounce legitimate messages, according to a new study. [CNET.com] http://news.cnet.com/2100-1023-241997.html Cnet.com~Site InfoWhoisTrace RouteRBL Check
New MSN feature encourages spamming friends The latest test version of Microsoft's MSN Explorer is setting off sparks over a feature that converts MSN email accounts to Hotmail, as well as over an accompanying spam-like missive that encourages customers to send an advertisement-laden email to frie http://news.cnet.com/2100-1023-246260.html Cnet.com~Site InfoWhoisTrace RouteRBL Check
IKEA enlists friends for email publicity Home furnishing retailer IKEA has a new spin on spam, recruiting friends of friends to get the word out about its new store opening in the San Francisco Bay area. [CNET.com] http://news.cnet.com/2100-1017-237759.html Cnet.com~Site InfoWhoisTrace RouteRBL Check
