On Wed, Nov 6, 2013 at 1:30 PM, Landon <landonstewart@gmail.com> wrote:
We (iWeb AS32613) are currently making great strides in getting out from under the volume of reports received and getting on top of things.
Incidentally, I'd suggest that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Simply block outbound tcp port 25 for new hosting customers on a "tell me if you want it open" basis. Don't make 'em jump through hoops: if they want it open, open it. But for everybody who doesn't tell you they want it open, keep it closed. Then analyze your data traffic for a month or two and close the port on any old customers that haven't sent any email. By doing so, you restrict the potential source of the problem to just those customers who intentionally generate email from their hosted service. Non-email using customers who get hit with worms and spambots will bounce off your shield. Also, you force spammers to bring themselves to your notice before they can send any mail -- something they're disinclined to do. Regards, Bill Herrin -- William D. Herrin ................ herrin@dirtside.com bill@herrin.us 3005 Crane Dr. ...................... Web: <http://bill.herrin.us/> Falls Church, VA 22042-3004