2008-10-01
Abstract
Anti-spam news; The problem of backscatter - part 2 (feature)
News
Soloway reveals motivations
Convicted spammer gives interview before going behind bars.
Comment
The problem of backscatter – part 2
In the previous part of this series, Terry Zink introduced the problem of backscatter spam, describing what it is and why it is such a problem. He also looked at why it is so difficult to stop. Fortunately, the situation is not hopeless and this month he looks at some of the methods at our disposal to help combat this irritating type of spam.
Calendar
Anti-spam industry events
Must-attend events in the anti-spam industry - dates, locations and further details.
Virus Bulletin
Virus Bulletin - October 2008
The cost of online anonymity (comment); Wither the Harumf (malware analysis); The hidden cost of compromise (feature); Broadly speaking: skill diversification in the AV community (opinion) Windows Server 2008 (comparative review)
Poll
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