>I read an article that some spam program's do not send a HELO or EHLO when
>they send out spam e-mails.  The following outake came from and article in
>Security Focus on hints to block spammer's:
>
>"Some spam software does not send a HELO, and by using this option you may
>successfully block such bone-headed software."
>
>The following is the link to this article:
>
>http://online.securityfocus.com/infocus/1593
>
>Thanks for all your advise,

ehlo/helo should be required before MAIL FROM:.  this requirement can be 
activated in IMGate, but I have not seen many spammers NOT send 
ehlo/helo.  So, marginally effective.

Len

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