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Re: [vps-mail] Email dictionary attacks - what would you do?



On Mon, 28 Feb 2005 20:14:07 +0100
Godwin Stewart <gstewart@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Blocking access from known dialup/dsl/cable zones would decrease bandwidth
> use, server load and admin stress while blocking no legitimate mail.

	I think you're assuming that all mail from those IP blocks is
spam from infected PCs.  Mail from our office can originate at a local
mail server and is delivered direct, not via a smart host.  YMMV.

 - Steve Yates
 - ITS, Inc.
 - "Lettuce take our seats," she said crisply.

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