Re: fix.your.open.relay.or.die.net

[David Gibbs <david@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> Man I hope I got that right :)

You got it right.

As a strong opponent to UCE, I must side with the folks that probe
SMTP servers for open relays.

The number spam messages I get at MIDRANGE.COM is awesome ... I get
more than 200 spam messages daily.  Most of which, luckily, are
addressed to mailing lists and are stopped by the list software
(although my list owners are a bit annoyed at the amount of work
they have to do to junk the messages).  A lot of them are addressed
to just common names on the domains I use.

Those that run open relays need to be informed about them, and given
assistance with closing them.  Those that refuse to close their open
relays should be blocked from responsible mail servers.

No mail server should be allowed on the 'net if it allows open relay.
I think it would be a fine service by the internet registrars if they
would probe your MX on a periodic basis and inform the admin and
technical contact if the server allows open relay.

Want to test a server?  Check out http://www.abuse.net/relay.html.

Anyone want to write a FAQ entry on how to close an AS400 and Domino
open relay?

david