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• Flaw in BGP net protocol

  Security researchers have warned of an underlying security issue concerning the Border Gateway Protocol, the core internet routing protocol.

• Email meltdown claims slammed

  Security vendors have accused anti-spam experts at Spamhaus of hyping a trick that allows spammers to take advantage of Internet service provider mail servers.

• ISPs plan to can the spamvertisers

  UK ISPs are adopting a code of practice that will enable them to shut down e-commerce sites found to have sent spam, regardless of how and from where the spam was sent.

• Alliance turns up heat on spam

  A coalition of top Internet service providers on Tuesday advocated a set of technical guidelines designed to stem the tide of spam.

• Outlook's security compromised by spammers

  Spammers who send pornographic pictures in the hope of enticing the recipient to signing up to an adult Web site have discovered a way to bypass Outlook 2003's security features, which are designed to stop potentially offensive content being automatically displayed in the preview window.

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• Seven mail servers tested

  Microsoft Exchange might be the most popular mail server but is it the best? We test the alternatives.

• One giant step towards ending spam

  Sender Policy Framework (SPF) isn't a miracle weapon but if combined with other techniques it could well turn the tide in the war against unsolicited mail.

• Mail server flaw opens Exchange to spam

  Administrators of e-mail systems based on Microsoft's Exchange might have spammers using their servers to send unsolicited bulk e-mail under their noses, a consultant warns.

• Know your resources in the war against spam

  If you've made the decision to filter your organisation's incoming e-mail, your next step is to determine exactly how. This rundown of spam control methodologies can help you in your decision on which path to take.

• Stop spam at the server

  Spam drives users crazy, makes life difficult for mail administrators, and drives up costs. We evaluate five packages that aim to ease the burden on your mail servers.

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• Seven mail servers tested

  Microsoft Exchange might be the most popular mail server but is it the best? We test the alternatives.

• MyDoom is YourDoom

  Viruses like MyDoom spread more quickly than warm butter on toast. Why?

• Blame my cat

  I've come to the conclusion that all of the world's spam problems can be blamed on one tricolour feline. Well, that's not strictly true, but spam would be much easier to deal with if it was.

• Stop spam at the server: 5 packages tested

  Spam drives users crazy, makes life difficult for mail administrators, and drives up costs. We evaluate five packages that aim to ease the burden on your mail servers.

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