>>Yes, it is possible to test a system to see if it has open relays (for >>the tests known to the tester). However, it's quite possible for a >>system that is not an open relay to emit spam. How would you >>recommend testing to see whether a system emits spam? > > I'd start by looking at e-mails traffic coming from that system. > I'd look for large amounts of bulk mail that has the same subject, > gets sent in large quantities at the same time, etc. Check for the > mail that has spam-like characteristics, in ohter words.
That can possibly prove that spam came from that IP at some time in the past. It can never prove that spam does _not_ come from that machine, or whether spam has stopped coming from that machine. Seth _______________________________________________ spamcon-general mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.spamcon.org/mailman/listinfo/spamcon-general#subscribers Subscribe, unsubscribe, etc: Use the URL above or send "help" in body of message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Contact administrator: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
