Old worms learn new tricks

Spam and Punishment: Hi, 10W1V1.

You said:

A large amount of the spam is being sent from unsuspecting machines that have been compromised. If everyone went to jail that was spamming, most peoples relatives would end up there without a clue that they were doing something wrong.

I think the thing to do is hold the spam author (i.e., the source) responsible, rather than an individual's machine. A lot of this spam is sent to guide users to sites. What you do is find the people who own these sites, and you squash them like the bugs they are.; Posted by: bhartman36 Posted on: 12/28/05 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

Reply to Story Reply to Message

Subscribe to this discussion via Email or RSS

"It's not our problem" trm1945 | 12/27/05

Sad tale of woe maldain | 12/27/05

Yes, but frabjous | 12/27/05

Landlines 10W1V1 | 12/27/05

Viruses, Spam, Etc. bhartman36 | 12/27/05

Agreed 10W1V1 | 12/27/05

Spam and Punishment bhartman36 | 12/28/05

Kind of what I said 10W1V1 | 12/28/05

Still need the sender Urdolf | 01/03/06

And really, it is not douglasids | 12/27/05

I gave up on ISPs tracy anne | 12/28/05

The best solution....! LuisB | 12/27/05

Mac trm1945 | 12/27/05

Good Idea for now... LuisB | 12/28/05

Is security better? Htos1 | 12/30/05

What do you think?

VMware Infrastructure: A Guide to Bottom-Line Benefits VMware Frustrated by the costs of maintain ever larger data centers?or building ... Download Now
Live Webcast: Activate Today! Realize ROI with Intel(r) vPro? Technology and LANDesk Intel Join the team from the Intel vPro Expert Center for an informative Webcast ... Download Now
Three Steps You Need to Know to Stop Data Loss Varonis Sensitive data exposed to misuse or loss... it is the stuff of nightmares ... Download Now

Smart Tech Expert advice on innovations in healthcare and the green technologies that make it happen. Find out more
Smart Business Discussion and advice on management issues that revolve around making your world smarter and more useful. More Smart Advice
Smart People The best and worst moves in the management and strategy trenches. Learn More