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From: "Ron Harris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2002 4:18 PM
Subject: [IMail Forum] Imail Question


> I am under the impression that "Relay for local users only" is still an
open
> relay and my mail server is susceptible to being used by spammers - is
this
> true?

True

>
>
> What if I selected "Relay for local users only" and unchecked "Disable
SMTP
> AUTH reporting" - would I still be susceptible to spammers misusing my
> server?
>

Yes

>
> Netscape SMTP Authentication seems to require a password every time a user
> wants to send a message after opening up Netscape.  Is there any way for
> Netscape to remember the password after the browser and messenger are
> closed?

Not sure
>
>
> Apparently, if I install Declude Hijack, I will not bother with "Relay for
> local users only," "Disable SMTP AUTH reporting," nor the ability for
> Netscape to save the SMTP password - is this statement correct?
>
You will still be an open relay

>
> Does "Auto Deny Possible Hack Attempts" really offer protection from
> hackers?  Could I potentially cause myself problems by checking this box?
>

Yes it helps, no it dosent hurt you

>
> Thank you for your help.
>
> Ron
>
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