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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
ConsumerSearch also has reports on other security software.
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. A good source of additional advice on how to stay off of junk email lists can be found at Junkbusters.com.
Using disposable "one-use-only" email addresses available from sites like Trashmail.net is another way to reduce your exposure to spam.
Virus Bulletin has begun an anti-spam testing program. Details, along with results of the first trial run, are available at press time. Results of the first live test are due to be published shortly.
Chris's Wiki has blog entries discussing spam-related issues.
Spam Stoppers has some lists of reviews, plus advice for avoiding spam.
Spamhaus.org "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.
Tony Bradley, About.com's guide to network security, offers tips and information on combating spam. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)
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