email attack

[Bill Campbell]

On Wed, Sep 24, 2003, Chris Kassopulo wrote:
> > 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.

Hmmm.  I thought I heard an Earthlink advertisement on the goddam noisy box
just recently that was touting their ability to eliminate spam and
``viruses'' from their customer's e-mail.

Bill
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