-Caveat Lector- --------forwarded message-------- From: "Fred Langa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [langalist] 20-Dec-99 LangaList An easier-to read, formatted, HTML version is available for online reading at http://www.langa.com/whats_new.htm Please email the LangaList to a friend! <snip> 3) Stopping Spammers Last week, I told you how spammers used a forged email header to make it appear that a spam mail was coming from Langa.Com. (see http://www.langa.com/newsletters/Dec-16-99.htm#8 ) Of course, the spam mail did NOT come from here; and in fact it never even passed through my mail server, which is specifically configured to prevent abuse by spammers. After I told you about my brush with spammers, I heard from many readers (thank you!) including Suresh Ramasubramanian, writing from India. Suresh is a member of CAUCE, The Coalition Against Unsolicited Commercial Email. It's a worldwide, all-volunteer organization dedicated to fighting spam. I've quietly been a supporter for years; I carry CAUCE's "no spam" logo on my home page at http://www.langa.com. Suresh had some great suggestions for me. For example, I'd been able to track the spam source to a company in Florida, and knew they'd used a server in China to blast their spam (carrying the fake langa.com address) out to the world. But within minutes, Suresh was able to dig deeper and tell me that the Chinese server was using a primitive and unprotected mailing program that shipped as part of the Solaris OS. Suresh's helpful email prompted me to take a look at all that CAUCE is up to now--- and it's a lot. They've collected almost 2 million examples of spammail, for instance; these are put in a database that webmasters and ISPs can use to know which domains send lots of spam: Mail from these domains can be blocked or filtered. They also offer an end-user oriented service called the "Spam Recycling Center." It's a site with anti-spam tips; a link that lets you forward your spammail to the appropriate federal authorities; download a free anti-spam filter; sign an anti-spam petition, and more. (Weirdly: They even have a "turn your spam into steak" program where you can order Omaha steaks for 40% off the list price. 8-) I'm not making this up!) The Spam Recycling Center is at http://www.chooseyourmail.com/spamindex.cfm The organization's main page is at http://www.cauce.org/ Join today! <snip> --- SUBSCRIBE (it's free!): Send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] UNSUBSCRIBE: send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] (I.E. create a new email, and copy the address above into the To: field.) Why are you getting this newsletter? There are only two ways to get on the list (direct email request or via the WinMag mail list signup page) so if you're getting this newsletter, your name came to me through one of those channels. LIST TROUBLE? HAVE QUESTIONS? NEED HELP? See http://www.langa.com/help.txt About the advertisers: Langa Consulting will never knowingly accept advertising for a fraudulent product, company or service. However, Langa Consulting makes no implied or explicit warranty, recommendation or endorsement of or for the products, companies or services mentioned in the ads. Disclaimer: The tips and other information given in the newsletter are researched and are believed to be accurate, but we cannot and do not guarantee that all the information here will work on all systems, for all users, all the time. All information herein is offered as-is and without warranty of any kind. Neither Langa Consulting, nor its employees nor contributors are responsible for any loss, injury, or damage, direct or consequential, resulting from application of any information presented here. This newsletter is a free service of Langa Consulting and is Copyright � 1999 Langa Consulting. All rights reserved. . DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion and informational exchange list. Proselyzting propagandic screeds are not allowed. Substance�not soapboxing! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory', with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright frauds is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credeence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/CTRL.html http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
