DOCUMENT:Q249266  17-AUG-2001  [exchange]
TITLE   :XFOR: Online Resources for Spam Mail Testing and Information
PRODUCT :Microsoft Exchange
PROD/VER::5.5
OPER/SYS:
KEYWORDS:exc55

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The information in this article applies to:

 - Microsoft Exchange Server, version 5.5 
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SUMMARY
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There are a number of Web sites that provide information and test resources to
combat "spam" mail, or junk mail. The content of the sites varies, but most
provide the following information:

 - Explanations of spam mail.

 - Guidelines for how to prevent spam mail.

 - Sources where you can report or register hosts that allow open relaying.

 - Tools to determine if a Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) host is open to
   relay mail.

 - Tools to determine Domain Name System (DNS) information.

 - Request for Comments (RFC) specifications or links to the RFC specifications
   that pertain to relaying.

MORE INFORMATION
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The following are links to Web sites that offer spam information. This list is
not intended to be a comprehensive list of all of the sites available, nor does
it imply an endorsement by Microsoft.

 - Network Abuse Clearinghouse:

   http://www.abuse.net (http://www.abuse.net)

 - Sam Spade:

   http://www.samspade.org (http://www.samspade.org)

 - Mail Abuse Prevention System (MAPS):

   http://maps.vix.com/ (http://maps.vix.com/)

 - Ultradesign Xperimental Network (UXN) Spam Combat:

   http://combat.uxn.com/ (http://combat.uxn.com/)

The third-party products discussed in this article are manufactured by vendors
independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding
these products' performance or reliability.

The third-party contact information included in this article is provided to help
you find the technical support you need. This contact information is subject to
change without notice. Microsoft in no way guarantees the accuracy of this
third-party contact information.

Additional query words: spamming, uce, mailbomb, spammers, ims

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Keywords          : exc55 
Technology        : kbExchangeSearch kbExchange550 kbZNotKeyword2
Version           : :5.5
Issue type        : kbinfo

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