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Spam, spam, spam, spam ... Canada
targets unwanted email (AFP)
Spam, spam, spam, spam ... Canada
targets unwanted email (AFP)
05/12/2004 04:17 AMAFP - Canada unveiled a new action plan to combat unsolicited
commercial e-mail, nicknamed spam, which jams inboxes and clogs
Internet traffic worldwide.
Spam-A-Friend Lottery Tickets
Spam-A-Friend Lottery Tickets
08/12/2004 04:30 AMBack during the first dot com boom years, the "email a friend" option
was particularly popular with most new sites, until it quickly turned
into the "spam a friend" offering. Most sites have worked to limit
the spamming -- and many people have finally realized that their
friends don't want to be bombarded by never-ending offers for things
they don't want over email. However, the online lottery service
LottoFun (based in South Africa) had a little glitch in their
spam-a-friend system. Even worse, since they promised to pay people
for each spammed friend that signed up, someone figured out a way to
send out more than the 5 friend spam limit the site set up. He
actually ended up
spam
ming 8,000 "friends" before the site shut him down. The best
part, however, is that the man in question claims that all of those
8,000 people really are his friends, family or "people who have
e-mailed him before," and therefore doesn't believe he's done anything
wrong.
Finance Spam Passing Drug Spam While
Porn Spam Is Washed Up
Finance Spam Passing Drug Spam While
Porn Spam Is Washed Up
05/24/2004 05:37 PMThe latest study on spam trends appears to show that
financial spam is outpacing pharmaceutical spam
- though, honestly, so much of both is coming out that it's really
hard to imagine that this matters at all. Meanwhile, it seems that
porn spam is increasingly less interesting to spammers as the numbers
have been on a noticeable decline for quite some time. No matter
what, though, it appears that CAN-SPAM has done absolutely nothing to
slow down the amount of spam sent.
From spam drops to spam spray to spam
stream
From spam drops to spam spray to spam
stream
06/05/2004 07:31 PM I am now getting 2,000+ spams a day. There are 1,440 minutes in a day
The rate of incoming spams is therefore getting close to the interval
it takes me to check my email and dispose of a single spam: By the
time I'm done checking, more spam has arrived. That is the point at
which the spam droplets form a continuous stream. And that is the
point at which no interval of my life will ever be spam-free again....
No do-not-spam list
No do-not-spam list
06/15/2004 05:56 PMUSA Today Jun 15 2004 10:08PM GMT
FTC won't create do-not-spam list
FTC won't create do-not-spam list
06/15/2004 02:50 PMWASHINGTON - The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will not
immediately start a national do-not-e-mail list, despite a law passed
last year that calls for the agency to develop a plan for such a list.
Three Minutes: Will We Get a Do-Not-Spam
List?
Three Minutes: Will We Get a Do-Not-Spam
List?
05/04/2004 11:06 AMNo-Spam List Canned
No-Spam List Canned
06/16/2004 12:32 AMAbcnews.go.com - Tue Jun 15, 07:14 pm GMT
U.S. won't create do-not-spam list
U.S. won't create do-not-spam list
06/15/2004 02:57 PMUSA Today Jun 15 2004 6:26PM GMT
US still leads global spam list
US still leads global spam list
04/07/2005 08:14 AMMore than a third of all spam e-mails originate in the US, according
to a survey by security firm Sophos.
U.S. declines to create do-not-spam list
U.S. declines to create do-not-spam list
06/15/2004 01:33 PMTomorrow's Menu: Spam, Spam, Spam
Tomorrow's Menu: Spam, Spam, Spam
12/11/2003 06:15 AMCongress overwhelmingly passes a bill to fight the online scourge, but
critics say the unwanted e-mail will increase because the law will
actually legitimize spam. By Amit Asaravala.
Phishing Scams, Vioxx Top Spam List
Phishing Scams, Vioxx Top Spam List
12/29/2004 04:32 PMFor the second year in a row, America Online has released a "Top 10"
list of most common junk e-mail subject lines. Topping the list:
prescription medication offers for Vioxx and "phishing," or identity
theft scams. Falling out of favor this year were Viagra, teens and
Oprah.
'Vioxx' Leads AOL Spam Terms List (AP)
'Vioxx' Leads AOL Spam Terms List (AP)
12/29/2004 10:12 PMAP - "Viagra" is out. "Vioxx" is in. That's according to America
Online Inc.'s second annual list of top spam terms.
Feds decline to create do-not-spam list
Feds decline to create do-not-spam list
06/15/2004 02:53 PMRun a Mailing List? Better Check the
CAN-SPAM Law Tonight
Run a Mailing List? Better Check the
CAN-SPAM Law Tonight
12/31/2003 07:21 PMI was just reading through some aspects of the CAN-SPAM law which goes
into effect January 1, 2004, and realized that it is broadly
applicable to normal email lists that have no ostensible commercial
purpose. (Oddly, the bill was indexed incorrectly, so the key section
-- number five -- is available only by scrolling down in Section 3.)
That is, if you're running a regular email list that has links to a
Web site that is commercial in nature (shows ads, sells a product, you
make money in some fashion from it), you might need to comply with the
requirements of the law. Note that I am not a lawyer and this is not
legal advice. Discuss any specific issues about this with licensed
legal talent! The law defines commercial electronic mail message as
any electronic mail message the primary purpose of which is the
commercial advertisement or promotion of a commercial product or
service (including content on an Internet website operated for a
commercial purpose). But if you only incidentally mention a Web site,
you're okay: The inclusion of a reference to a commercial entity or a
link to the website of a commercial entity in an electronic mail
message does not, by itself, cause such message to be treated as a
commercial electronic mail message for purposes of this Act if the
contents or circumstances of the message indicate a primary purpose
other than commercial advertisement or promotion of a commercial
product or service. This makes it clearer and less clear, right? If
you're sending out editorial email, like a newsletter, that has
advertisements in it or sponsors, or you point to your Web site which
itself has advertisements or sponsors -- if you're using Yahoo Groups
to send messages out, even -- it would seem that a case could be made
that you're sending commercial electronic mail messages. That said,
complying with the law is pretty straightforward. In general, you have
to have a legitimate return address with legitimate information in it.
(5) INCLUSION OF IDENTIFIER, OPT-OUT, AND PHYSICAL ADDRESS IN
COMMERCIAL ELECTRONIC MAIL- (A) It is unlawful for any person to
initiate the transmission of any commercial electronic mail message to
a protected computer unless the message provides-- (i) clear and
conspicuous identification that the message is an advertisement or
solicitation; (ii) clear and conspicuous notice of the opportunity
under paragraph (3) to decline to receive...
'Vioxx' leads AOL spam terms list
'Vioxx' leads AOL spam terms list
12/30/2004 12:21 AMBoston Globe Dec 30 2004 4:01AM GMT
Feds decline to create "do - not - spam"
list
Feds decline to create "do - not - spam"
list
06/16/2004 11:25 AMUS Charges AOL Worker Sold Customer List
for Spam
US Charges AOL Worker Sold Customer List
for Spam
06/23/2004 07:14 PMThings that do not happen at MSN category...
Spam joins pounds on New Year's 'to
shed' list
Spam joins pounds on New Year's 'to
shed' list
01/04/2005 08:16 PMZDNet Jan 5 2005 12:09AM GMT
U.S. Charges AOL Worker Sold Customer
List for Spam
U.S. Charges AOL Worker Sold Customer
List for Spam
06/23/2004 11:56 PMBoston Globe Jun 24 2004 4:25AM GMT
Federal Agency to Decline to Create
Do-Not-Spam List
Federal Agency to Decline to Create
Do-Not-Spam List
06/15/2004 01:32 PMThe Federal Trade Commission was concerned that a list might generate
even more unsolicited e-mail, according to documents.
Feds Officially Ditch Do Not Spam List
Idea
Feds Officially Ditch Do Not Spam List
Idea
06/15/2004 01:05 PMThis shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone considering
previou
s comments by the FTC concerning the possibility of a "Do Not
Email" or "Do Not Spam" list, but now the feds will officially say
that
they will not create such a list. They point out that it would
be impossible to enforce without email authentication. If anything,
it would be likely to increase the amount of spam sent as spammers
will simply use the list as a way to get fresh addresses.
AOL Worker Sold Customer List for Spam,
U.S. Charges (Reuters)
AOL Worker Sold Customer List for Spam,
U.S. Charges (Reuters)
06/23/2004 03:51 PMReuters - U.S. investigators said on Wednesday
they had arrested an America Online employee for stealing the
Internet provider's customer list and selling it to a purveyor
of "spam" e-mail.
Sneaky game hijacks your buddy list to
spam your pals
Sneaky game hijacks your buddy list to
spam your pals
02/12/2004 01:59 PMWhen players accept the terms of service for an Osama Bin Laden game,
a piggyback program sends advertising to everyone on their buddy
lists.
On Wednesday, Buddylinks' Web site contained a message denying the
program is a virus. The home page also makes no mention that the
program would in the future send out additional advertisements using
the same method.
"Our games interact with instant messengers by promoting the game
among the user's network of buddies,'' it reads. "Please understand,
our flash games are in no way a virus. We simply combine peer-to-peer,
social networking, and instant messaging into one spectacular
technology.''
Link
Review: Advanced Spam Manager Attacks
Viruses, Spam For Exchange, Notes
Review: Advanced Spam Manager Attacks
Viruses, Spam For Exchange, Notes
03/27/2005 12:35 PMInformation Week Mar 27 2005 3:25PM GMT
Anti-Spam Technical Alliance Publishes
Industry Recommendations to Help Stop
Spam
Anti-Spam Technical Alliance Publishes
Industry Recommendations to Help Stop
Spam
06/22/2004 09:17 AMThe Anti-Spam Technical Alliance (ASTA), whose participants include
Yahoo! Inc., Microsoft Corp., EarthLink and America Online Inc., today
unveiled the result of more than a year of close collaboration by
presenting a host of detailed best practices and technical
recommendations for the entire industry in an effort to fight the
scourge of spam.
Symantec Brightmail Anti-Spam v6.0
delivers next-generation spam-fighting
power, control to enterprises
Symantec Brightmail Anti-Spam v6.0
delivers next-generation spam-fighting
power, control to enterprises
07/01/2004 10:20 PMSunday Times South Africa Jul 2 2004 2:42AM GMT
Spammer Complies With CAN-SPAM, Claims
ISPs Should Not Filter His Spam
Spammer Complies With CAN-SPAM, Claims
ISPs Should Not Filter His Spam
05/20/2004 07:05 PMRonnie Scelson is one of the shortlist of spammers who just seems to
love publicity. While many spammers like to hide away, Scelson's
always willing to talk. He testified before the Senate Commerce
Committee today, claiming that he is now
compl
ying with CAN-SPAM, but threatened to ignore the law if not enough
of his spam messages were getting through filters. He actually has
the audacity to complain that now that CAN-SPAM is in effect, ISPs
should be
required to let his mail through. Maybe the filters
are a little to thick around his head and the message isn't getting
through to him: the
reason his spam is filtered is because
people don't want it.
California Spam Law: Won't Stop Spam,
Will Make It Harder To Do Business
California Spam Law: Won't Stop Spam,
Will Make It Harder To Do Business
11/03/2003 11:40 PMI get inundated with more and more spam every day, and it's
frustrating as anything. I want it to stop. However, if politicians
insist on passing bad legislation in their attempts to stop spam,
that's not going to do any good. I've already complained about the
new
California legislation and it looks like I'm not alone. A guy who
runs a consulting firm and writes for Business Week points out
why California's anti-spam law won't do a thing about
spam, but will make life more difficult for legitimate small
businesses. He describes a situation where he did a very targeted
mailing for a company. It's probably up to your definition of spam as
to whether or not you consider his mailing spam. I tend to draw the
line on whether or not the mailing was "bulk" - which it sounds like
his was. I believe that if the email is truly targeted and
personalized about a potential business relationship, then it's hard
to call it spam. The California law disagrees. In fact, the sponsor
of the bill claims that any email contact between two companies is not
legitimate if it hasn't been initiated under some other form. That's
simply ridiculous. As I've said before, plenty of "commercial"
websites contact Techdirt every day about the possibility of
partnerships or links. Under California's anti-spam law, I could
charge them with spam. I recently heard from a major technology
magazine, asking if I would add them to my Quicklinks box. Should I
sue them for spam? According to the law, I could.
New zombie spam technique may send spam
levels through the roof
New zombie spam technique may send spam
levels through the roof
02/05/2005 09:36 PMWarnings abound about a change in tactics on the part of zombie PC
network operators. As a result, spam levels could rise to nearly 95%
of all e-mails sent.
Spam king Secure your home PC or you
could be helping send spam
Spam king Secure your home PC or you
could be helping send spam
08/03/2004 07:21 AMBBC Aug 3 2004 11:45AM GMT
Anti-spam activists targets of
spam-spawning virus
Anti-spam activists targets of
spam-spawning virus
12/06/2003 09:45 AMCanadian Press Dec 6 2003 9:11AM ET
AOL Falls In Love With The Wrong Spam
Stats -- Says Spam Decreased
AOL Falls In Love With The Wrong Spam
Stats -- Says Spam Decreased
12/27/2004 01:32 PMAOL is claiming that their new spam filter has greatly reduced spam,
creating
nice looking headlines about less
spam. Of course, you could question their findings. The details
show that what was reduced was
spam complaints. This
might be a proxy for the amount of spam that got through to
inboxes, or it might just show that AOL subscribers have wised up and
realized that reporting spam to AOL doesn't seem to do a bit of good
-- and they've just given up on it.
CAN SPAM Designed To Make Congressmen
Look Good - Not Stop Spam
CAN SPAM Designed To Make Congressmen
Look Good - Not Stop Spam
01/07/2004 06:36 PMWe all know now that the CAN SPAM law is a disaster and is unlikely to
do anything useful in the battle against spam. It's also becoming
clear that the entire point of the bill was never to stop spam, but to
make a few folks in Congress look good (which seems to be the entire
point of most politics these days). First, Business Week spends some
time
comparing the mostly effective federal "Do Not Call"
list with CAN SPAM. The DNC list was planned out carefully by the
FTC and the FCC, and, while it upset many telemarketers, it was
designed in a way to be effective. There was also enough time, and
enough publicity given to the list that people knew about it and had
the opportunity to sign up for it - while marketers had the ability to
prepare on their end as well. With CAN SPAM, however, it was rushed
through Congress with little thought towards whether or not it would
actually do anything
and without any money to actually deal
with any of these cases. Meanwhile, the NY Times reports that the
sponsors of the bill
asked the FTC to
sue a spammer the very first week the bill was in effect in order
to make a big "splash" so they could pat themselves on the back - even
as the spam levels continued to increase. FTC Chair Timothy Muris
(who has spoken out
against
this spam law) apparently laughed them off and pointed out it was
impossible to do such a thing. First of all, in order to violate the
law, the spammers have to ignore an opt-out request. Then, the FTC
would have to track down who the actual spammer was - with no
additional funds, because the law didn't provide for them.
Actif Communications Announces GEF, the
Global eMail Format - Best Practice
eMails that Comply with US Can Spam,
Australian Spam Act and EU Directives
Actif Communications Announces GEF, the
Global eMail Format - Best Practice
eMails that Comply with US Can Spam,
Australian Spam Act and EU Directives
02/01/2005 09:10 PMThe risk in sending commercial emails overseas is not so much from the
legislators; it is from the ISP’s who have the power to Black List
your company. A new email format has been suggested that not only
complies to Best Practices it also meets or exceeds the requirements
of Can Spam, The Australian Spam Act and the EU Directives. [PRWEB Feb
1, 2005]
Spam Rules Require Effective Spam Police
Spam Rules Require Effective Spam Police
06/02/2004 05:09 PMSource: ClickZ - Want a real solution to spam? The search engines
should agree to publish lists of companies they've banned. That would
help consumers seeking SEM firms to understand which to avoid. If they
do use a banned firm,...
CORRECTED: AOL Spam Down 75 Pct; Net
Spam Trends Reverse (Reuters)
CORRECTED: AOL Spam Down 75 Pct; Net
Spam Trends Reverse (Reuters)
12/27/2004 11:21 AMReuters - You've got less spam, according to
America Online, the world's largest online service.
Anti-Spam Legislation Makes Spam More
Malicious
Anti-Spam Legislation Makes Spam More
Malicious
04/29/2004 01:28 PMAren't unintended consequences wonderful? Now that anti-spam
legislation is becoming popular, one result is that spammers aren't
wasting time with just spamming mortgage offers and ways to buy
Viagra. Instead, now that they realize they're definitely on illegal
ground, they're
moving more towards malicious attack spam, including phishing
attacks and trojan horse attacks. In other words, if they're going to
break the law with spam, they figure they might as well go all out.
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