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=== Domain Authentication ===
=== Domain Authentication ===
Weaknesses in the SMTP protocol have allowed spammers to remain anonymous by allowing them to  "spoof" sender addresses. [http://www.buit.org/2007/05/25/get-rid-of-spam-with-smtp-authentication/ Domain authentication technologies] would correct this and allow spammers to be identified.
Weaknesses in the SMTP protocol have allowed spammers to remain anonymous by allowing them to  "spoof" sender addresses. [http://www.buit.org/2007/05/25/get-rid-of-spam-with-smtp-authentication/ Domain authentication technologies] would correct this and allow spammers to be identified.
=== Bounties ===
=== Bounties ===
Spam bounties, or rewards leading to the arrest of spammers, have been [http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/09/17/tech/main644056.shtml considered by the US government]. In 2004, Congress requested a report by The Federal Trade Commission which concluded that rewards between $100,000 and $250,000 would be necessary to make the program work.
Spam bounties, or rewards leading to the arrest of spammers, have been [http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/09/17/tech/main644056.shtml considered by the US government]. In 2004, Congress requested a report by The Federal Trade Commission which concluded that rewards between $100,000 and $250,000 would be necessary to make the program work.

Revision as of 23:23, 5 July 2007

Anti-Spam Techniques

Blocking Domains

The Earthlink Spam Blocker

Charging for Sent Emails

Opt-In

Domain Authentication

Weaknesses in the SMTP protocol have allowed spammers to remain anonymous by allowing them to "spoof" sender addresses. Domain authentication technologies would correct this and allow spammers to be identified.

Bounties

Spam bounties, or rewards leading to the arrest of spammers, have been considered by the US government. In 2004, Congress requested a report by The Federal Trade Commission which concluded that rewards between $100,000 and $250,000 would be necessary to make the program work.

The Goodmail Approach

Escrow Bonds


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