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Nathan wrote: > My OS/400 SMTP server has been REALLY busy this morning. Open mail relays are exploited by spammers to disguise the origin of their UCE. It looks as though an anti-spam group or individual has decided to take direct action (I'm guessing) through DoS attacks to disable any open relays the find. While open relays are a serious problem, this kind of guerrilla action is stupidly irresponsible, possibly illegal, and no more justified as a spam counter measure than mail bombing. Dave... "The sooner we get behind schedule, the more time we will have to make it up." -- Anon Construction Superintendent ======================================================= The opinions expressed in this communication are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer.
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