email attack

Chris Kassopulo ckasso
Mon May 17 11:54:02 PDT 2004


 > Condon Thomas A KPWA <tcondon at kpt.nuwc.navy.mil>  wrote:
 > 
 > > I'm on modem and it's impossible to keep my mailbox from 
 > > filling without staying on line 24/7.
 > 
 > Your ISP should be able to help you set up a filter that will throw it out
 > before it gets to your mailbox.  If not, you might look for a more helpful
 > ISP.  There is no excuse for passing executable attachments.

Earthlink is no help.  They only block by from address or you can have a
select list of addresses you will accept mail from.  I'll be looking into
what other providers have to offer.

Chris


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