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Spam is getting more sophisticated, says MessageLabs

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| www.computerweekly.com
| 31/07/2007

...bodies became more viable targets. MessageLabs' Intelligence Report July 2007 noted increased adoption by more professional spammers who are now modifying the PDF files to bypass detection. "Though PDF files have traditionally been a trusted... http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2007/07/31/225917/spam-is-getting-more-sophisticated-says-messagelabs.htm

BT acts on spammers and botnets

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| www.computerweekly.com
| 13/10/2006

...system to track down and tackle professional spammers and “botnet”-infected...are not only generated by professional spammers but also by botnets...re turning the tables on professional spammers and cutting off this scourge... http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2006/10/13/219166/bt-acts-on-spammers-and-botnets.htm

BT gets tough on spammers

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| www.computerweekly.com
| 24/10/2006

...automated "spambuster" system to track and tackle professional spammers and botnet-infected users on the BT broadband...day - are spam. These are not only generated by professional spammers, but also by botnets - where the PCs of unsuspecting... http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2006/10/24/219268/bt-gets-tough-on-spammers.htm

Qwest threatens customers with £3 fine for each spam message sent

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| www.computerweekly.com
| 10/01/2006

...million spam messages, after an ISP took action against him. While the Qwest clause may be aimed primarily at professional spammers, the rate of bot infections is rapidly going up and is a serious problem in the US. Bots are “zombie... http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2006/01/10/213603/qwest-threatens-customers-with-3-fine-for-each-spam-message.htm

New laws to tackle the spammers

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| www.computerweekly.com
| 03/07/2003

...from outside the EU, the upcoming legislation will have little effect. Spamming is a lucrative business and professional spammers are unlikely to see compliance with legislation as a major distraction. However, the legislation may at least... http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2003/07/03/195708/new-laws-to-tackle-the-spammers.htm

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Blocking Zombie Spam Netblocks

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| www.linuxtoday.com
| 01/12/2008

...advisory "drop all traffic" list, consisting of stolen 'zombie' netblocks and netblocks controlled entirely by professional spammers. DROP is a tiny sub-set of the SBL designed for use by firewalls and routing equipment. "DROP is... http://www.linuxtoday.com/news_story.php3?ltsn=2008-12-01-018-35-SC-NT

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What Google Knows About Spam

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| www.mattcutts.com
| 12/05/2008

U.S. Indicts 11 over Pump-and-Dump Stock Spam

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| www.cio.com
| 04/01/2008

Trend Micro Counts Web Attacks and Preventions With New Internet Pollution Tracker; Free Web Threat Protection Tool Also Available for Download

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| www.prnewswire.com
| 08/04/2008

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Trend Micro Counts Web Attacks and Preventions With New Internet Pollution Tracker; Free Web Threat Protection Tool Also Available for Download

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| www.prnewswire.com
| 08/04/2008

...unsuspecting users to third-party sites that contain malware. Spam is also another extremely inexpensive way for professional spammers to steal identities, infect computers and networks, and practice deceptive marketing. According to Trend... http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/04-08-2008/0004788627&EDATE=

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