> Only about 1/2 way through the article do they mention the real issue; > those 1 pixel by 1 pixel .GIF files that are used to track who has read an > E-mail.
This is the real issue. They can verify that an email address they spammed is valid. Yes, I agree the author is technically illiterate, but the threat is real. Sheldon Sheldon Koehler, Owner/Partner http://www.tenforward.com Ten Forward Communications 360-457-9023 Nationwide access with neighborhood support! "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain Please visit http://www.ipswitch.com/support/mailing-lists.html to be removed from this list. An Archive of this list is available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/imail_forum%40list.ipswitch.com/ Please visit the Knowledge Base for answers to frequently asked questions: http://www.ipswitch.com/support/IMail/
