Tag: Isp
ISP Feedback Loops
So your email traffic is getting blocked by the major ISPs but you're not getting much cooperation from them when it comes to getting unblocked. Then it might be time for you - or whoever is responsible for the email server - to sign up for various Feedback Loops (FBL). Most major ISPs have these loops in place to keep you informed about any complaints against your organization, the reasons for your being blocked, and the process to follow to resolve the situation. (May 16, 2011)
“You can’t fix stupid”
HostExploit people named Demand Media the worst ISP in the world because of the number of botnet control centers they host and the sheer volume of junk that spews from its network. They reportedly host an estimated 7,400 infected websites. (Aug 19, 2010)
We need spam to sell our anti-spam
The ISP market is a jungle: it’s every man for himself and leave the wounded behind. Some time ago, I subscribed to a big ISP (that shall remain nameless) that was leading the market. When I subscribed, I gave my chosen username for the email address – although it was included with the service I never used it (I didn’t even configure it). The username is a mix of things that make it unique and pretty much unreachable through dictionary attacks, something like 667gptfoo99x@. (Oct 26, 2009)
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Recent Spam Survey Winners
We are extremely pleased with the tremendous response that we have received to this point from our Fight Email Spam survey. As promised we have randomly selected winners of our gift card prizes. (Jan 23, 2012)
New Year's Resolution
We spend 8 to 10 (or more) hours a day at work - more time than we spend anywhere else - and our desks/workspaces are becoming our kitchen tables. But, do you realize that our desks are covered in more bacteria... (Jan 20, 2012)
Email Usage Survey
We are currently conducting a market research on email usage at work. Thank you for filling our this very short survey. (Jan 12, 2012)
