The problem of backscatter – part 2

2008-09-01

Terry Zink

Microsoft, USA
Editor: Helen Martin

Abstract

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.

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