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Texas schools cut spam by half with appliance-based system

Texas schools cut spam by half with appliance-based system

After receiving "numerous complaints" about spam, the Spring Independent School District has cut spam volumes by half after rolling out an appliance-based solution.
Robert Jaques Oct 6 2004 9:55AM Security
Users warned of spam risk

Users warned of spam risk

An email security firm is warning users to be wary of clicking on the opt-out link in spam emails.
Vivienne Fisher Oct 6 2004 12:00AM Security
Danish telco clamps down on spam, viruses and malware

Danish telco clamps down on spam, viruses and malware

Danish telecommunications company TDC has successfully completed deployment of a security system at its network edge designed to protect subscribers from spam, viruses and other malicious attacks.
Robert Jaques Sep 24 2004 9:45AM Security
Viruses and sophisticated spam dominate net

Viruses and sophisticated spam dominate net

The Netsky virus still accounted for most email-borne infection in August despite the May arrest of its suspected author, security software firm Clearswift has said.
Ty Pendlebury Sep 21 2004 12:00AM Telco/ISP
Spam volumes reach record-breaking 90 per cent

Spam volumes reach record-breaking 90 per cent

Global spam volume peaked at a record-breaking 90 per cent in August 2004, topping the year’s previous high of 85 per cent set in June, a recent analysis of over 3 billion email messages has revealed.
Rob Jaques Sep 10 2004 4:02PM Security
MessageLabs and Symantec team up against spam

MessageLabs and Symantec team up against spam

MessageLabs plans to incorporate Symantec's Brightmail Anti-Spam technology into its managed anti-spam service.
Marcia Savage Sep 1 2004 5:59PM Security
IBM scientists decode the DNA of spam

IBM scientists decode the DNA of spam

IBM scientists have used a mix of DNA analysis techniques and Feng-Shui to combat the growing tide of spam.
René Millman Aug 25 2004 4:04PM Security
Summertime surge in pornographic spam

Summertime surge in pornographic spam

The amount of pornographic spam shot up by nearly 350 percent between June and July, according to the most recent spam statistics released by content security supplier Clearswift.
Marcia Savage Aug 18 2004 7:19PM Security
Financial gain motivates spam: MessageLabs

Financial gain motivates spam: MessageLabs

Script kiddies are teaming up with spammers, creating more sophisticated email threats, according to a report.
Staff Writers Aug 18 2004 12:00AM Security
Police warn about child porn spam

Police warn about child porn spam
Staff Writers Aug 6 2004 12:00AM Security
Phishing, spam and end-user awareness top IT pros' concerns

Phishing, spam and end-user awareness top IT pros' concerns

Electronic message management company Sendmail, Inc. Monday released the results of a June poll it conducted of 120 IT professionals, which showed that about 40 percent have decided to roll out some form of sender authentication technology to stop spam and increase productivity.
Illena Armstrong Aug 2 2004 9:38PM Security
Spam scourge overblown, survey suggests

Spam scourge overblown, survey suggests

The spam scourge may have been completely overblown as a business hindrance, if a recent survey by IT marketing firm Silverspan is any guide.
Staff Writers Jul 22 2004 12:00AM Telco/ISP
Spam – what's the solution?

Spam – what's the solution?

The problem of spam hardly needs an introduction. It is a time-waster for recipients. It has its sinister side in the form of V-spam and phishing. And it consumes infrastructure resources -- especially bandwidth. The only real solution available today is blocking: either at the recipients' premises or, sometimes, at the recipients' ISP. But this feels very much like locking the stable door after the horse has bolted and there must be a better alternative.
Bob Jones Jul 20 2004 4:47PM Security
Spam trend reflects criminal element

Spam trend reflects criminal element

In the past year, spam has become mostly offers of cheap Viagra and low-interest loans, indicating an increase in criminal online activity, according to the latest spam index by Clearswift.
Marcia Savage Jul 15 2004 8:58PM Security
Global Hauri teams with MailPort25 to fight viruses and spam

Global Hauri teams with MailPort25 to fight viruses and spam

Antivirus software company Global Hauri on Tuesday announced a technology partnership with MailPort25, a supplier of enterprise email solutions.
Marcia Savage Jul 14 2004 12:27AM Security
Top 10 techniques to control spam for the enterprise

Top 10 techniques to control spam for the enterprise

Spam within the enterprise has undoubtedly evolved from an annoyance to a critical business problem. No approach to spam can work in isolation as unlike viruses, no single technology is able to stem the tide. I believe that by utilising the following top ten techniques an organisation can arm itself successfully against the menace of spam.
Colin Gray Jul 13 2004 2:52PM Security
UN tackles spam

UN tackles spam

Members of the United Nations are in talks over the worldwide spam epidemic.
Dan Ilett Jul 8 2004 3:53PM Security
Aust joins international spam fight

Aust joins international spam fight

Australia has joined the United States and the UK in a scheme which is designed to encourage cooperation in fighting cross-border spam.
Staff Writers Jul 5 2004 12:00AM Security
Five nations spew spam

Five nations spew spam

Five countries are hosting 99.68 per cent of spammer websites, according to new research.
Dan Ilett Jul 1 2004 4:24PM Security
Spam causes lost productivity: IDC

Spam causes lost productivity: IDC
Staff Writers Jun 29 2004 12:00AM Security

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