TIPS TO REDUCE SPAM - PART 2

As in Part 1, I already explained the definition of Spam and how to distinguish Spam.

In this posting, I will details how to reduce Spam.

1. Don't reply to Spam - many spammers will put 'unsubscribe' function into their e-mails. By responding, users are actually verifying that the user's account is active. This can deluge the users for the spam mails.
2. Don't open Spam - some spam messages are programmed to contain web bugs, which notify the senders when an e-mails has been opened. The notification is a positive sign to spammers that the users e-mails is valid.
3. Never used 'remove' options in a Spam - because using the 'remove' option is same as replying to a spam.
4. Never buy anything advertised in Spam - Spammers exists when there are people purchase what the spammers peddle in the e-mails. By not purchasing the advertised in spam, the spam might be stopped.
5. Don't publicly disclose your e-mail address - Only give out your e-mails address where there is justifiable need.
6. Use Spam filters - Using protective software is one of the most effective ways to control spam because filters will allow the e-mail's user to block any e-mails messages from specified address, domains or which have a specific subject or text from being deposited to the e-mail box.

(Source mainly from SKMM)

HANDLING SPAM IN E-MAILS - PART 1

Assalamualaikum and Selamat Sejahtera

Today I would like to touch about Spam in e-mails. As an e-mails users, there are no doubts that everybody has been experienced when received Spams in their e-mails. For sure, these Spams is really frustrating to the users.

What is Spam?

Spam is defined as mass sending of unsolicited or unwanted message either to our e-mails or nowadays into our mobile phone. Normally, spam is using for spreading viruses, but there also spam for marketing and create publicity for products and services.

Therefore, spam will create less confidence to the e-mail users toward e-mail usage. By the way, for e-mail service provider, spam will increase their cost due to impose more storage, transmission and computing costs.

The only way to distinguish between legitimate message and spam is consent. If you asked for that information, it is not spam. For instance, an e-mail from friends is not spam.

There are several ways how the spammers get e-mail address. Firstly by using automatic programs or 'harvesters' to scan newsgroup, webpages and forwarded e-mails. Secondly by purchasing lists of e-mails from third parties and lastly by using 'dictionary attack' in order to try out all possible combinations of letters, common names and words in e-mail address.

Thanks you.

In next posting, I will details tips to reduce Spam. (Main source from SKMM)