You could also set to NO RELAY... that works !
----- Original Message -----
From: "Len Conrad" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2001 8:19 PM
Subject: Re: [IMail Forum] Open Relay
>
> >I set my SMPT security to "Relay for local host only"
>
> dangerous setting
>
> >, apply all the patches available on the ipswitch site.
> >
> >Problem: yesterday someone who is not a member of the local host managed
to use my server as a open relay and spammed others. I received a complain
from the abuse website.
>
> see? told ya so.
>
> > How can I fix this problem to prevent people from using my server to
spam others?
>
> a) stay subscribed to this list and read the msgs
>
> b) the ONLY setting is "relay for adresses" plus UNcheck "Disable SMTP
AUTH reporting" and block ip spoofing at your border router
>
> Len
>
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