Pat, Below are a few links to some smtp relay testers. I have not tried any of these. Here is how I found them. I use a www search engine [google is my current favorite] and enter a crafted query to see who else / what else is out there. Something like mail relay testing is a prety current issue .. The query I entered was:
smtp relay testing I received many hits .. I gave a few a look and picked a few for you to check out .. that actualy have a test script/tool .. vs have text talking about smtp relay issues. The talk is good to read also ... Try puching in "security basics" or "DSL explained" I find a good cup of coffee helps one drill down and gather the details .. enjoy. /don http://dcas.ucdavis.edu/cgi-bin/relaytest.cgi http://www.inetapplications.net/Security/telnet-smtp.htm http://www.whitehats.com/library/mailrelay/ http://www.paladincorp.com.au/unix/spam/spamlart/ On 21 Jul 2002 at 13:29, Pat Meeks wrote: > I manage a web site and found this list and web site when I got hit by > a spammer because I was using an old version of Matt Wright's > FormMail. I received a "baptism by fire" and a short intro into > something called "open relays". By poking around the net, I was able > to learn enough to ask my hosting service (I'm on a shared hosting > setup) to move my site to a secure server and for me to change the > email program. The hosting service moaned at the request (as it is no > big deal to be an open relay), but moved me anyway (at least I know it > was a different IP, but I still have no idea how to check to see if > the server is not an open relay). > > Security is an issue rarely discussed in web design newsgroups and I > lack technical expertise. My eyes have been "watering over" trying to > get a handle on the terminology used in many of the posts. I'm very > interested in learning about security issues on shared hosting > platforms and very interested in learning more about the really good > thread that's been running concerning DSL and protecting home > computers and small networks. > > Can you please point me to a site that helps newbies and non-techies > learn security basics? The only sites I've found seem to be for > network administrators and other professionals that already know the > basics. For example, I'd like to be able to understand the terminology > used in the DSL thread. > > Many thanks! > > Pat > > ______________________________________________ Donald G.W. Voss [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sr. Progammer Analyst, SUNYA Some circumstantial evidence is very strong, as when you find a trout in the milk. - Thoreau
