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- Introduction
- Spam Tools in Outlook
- Internet Security Suites{1 mention}{1 mention}{1 mention}
- Web-Based Spam Filters{6 mentions}{3 mentions}
- Software Spam Filters{6 mentions}{4 mentions}{3 mentions}
- Free Spam Blockers{1 mention}{1 mention}{1 mention}
- Anti-Spam for Mac, Linux{1 mention}{1 mention}{1 mention}
- Useful Links
- Our Sources
Spam Filter Links
Most Internet security suites include anti-spam tools in addition to antivirus, anti-spyware, firewall and parental control components. Reviews say most security suites aren't as effective against spam as a separate spam blocker. For more information, see the ConsumerSearch report on Internet security suites.
ConsumerSearch also has reports on other security software. Antivirus software scans incoming and outgoing mail for viruses, worms and Trojan horses. A firewall is used to prevent hackers from accessing your computer while you are online. Anti-spyware software combats adware and spyware, while parental control software helps parents control kids' online access and behavior.
Experts say you can do a lot to reduce your attractiveness to spammers. Do not post your real email address on a website unless the site is secure. Reduce your exposure to address harvesting by using a disposable address for mailing list subscriptions, online purchases and chat rooms. Do not respond to spam messages.
Using disposable "one-use-only" email addresses available from sites like TrashMail.net is another way to reduce your exposure to spam.
Virus Bulletin launched an anti-spam testing program in 2009. Details, along with several months' worth of results, are now available.
Chris's Wiki has blog entries discussing spam-related issues.
Consumer Reports describes email scams that use the 2010 Census to lure you in.
Spam Stoppers has some lists of reviews, plus advice for avoiding spam.
Spamhaus.org is an anti-spam organization that "tracks the Internet's spammers, spam gangs and spam services, provides dependable real-time anti-spam protection for Internet networks, and works with law enforcement to identify and pursue spammers worldwide."
The Coalition Against Unsolicited Commercial Email is "an ad hoc, all volunteer organization, created by Netizens to advocate for a legislative solution to the problem of [spam]."
Fight Spam on the Internet has links to everything related to stopping spam.
GetNetWise.org offers tips and tools, but be aware that some of the advice is dated.
SearchSecurity.com has articles on Internet security, including many on spam detection and prevention.
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