What is a Honeypot in Email Security Terms?

A Honeypot is, by definition(1),(2), a decoy or a trap whose purpose is to detect and identify unauthorized use in order to prevent breaches.

In Email Security, a Honeypot is a SMTP server setup to process a single domain (or multiple domains) to gather emails all day long. Let’s examine two methods used by email honeypots to lure and detect spammers: the open relay(3), and the spamtrap(4).

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Ho Ho..ohhh!

This scam is not that popular yet, but we’ll probably begin hearing more about it in 2010, thanks to Web 2.0. Reported only few times this year, the scam seems to have reappeared during the past week. I guess the Tiger Woods incident helped. In a nutshell, the scammer gathers some very basic info about you (e.g. whether you’re married, your favorite places to visit, etc.) and builds a scam around you - it’s really quick and simple.

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http://www.emailsecuritymatters.com/site/blog/email-security/ho-ho..ohhh/

Ho Ho..ohhh!

This scam is not that popular yet, but we’ll probably begin hearing more about it in 2010, thanks to Web 2.0. Reported only few times this year, the scam seems to have reappeared during the past week. I guess the Tiger Woods incident helped. In a nutshell, the scammer gathers some very basic info about you (e.g. whether you’re married, your favorite places to visit, etc.) and builds a scam around you - it’s really quick and simple.

Read more on Email Security Matters blog and news:
http://www.emailsecuritymatters.com/site/blog/email-security/ho-ho..ohhh/

Ho Ho..ohhh! -> http://www.emailsecuritymatters.com/site/blog/email-security/ho-ho..ohhh/

Reverse DNS checking: Is it safe to use?

Every time I do a setup with a customer, the question always comes up: Should we use Reverse DNS checking or not when configuring connection-level blocking security measures?

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http://www.emailsecuritymatters.com/site/blog/best-practices/reverse-dns-checking-is-it-safe-to-use/

Reverse DNS checking: Is it safe to use?

Every time I do a setup with a customer, the question always comes up: Should we use Reverse DNS checking or not when configuring connection-level blocking security measures?

Read more on Email Security Matters blog:
http://www.emailsecuritymatters.com/site/blog/best-practices/reverse-dns-checking-is-it-safe-to-use/

Reverse DNS checking: Is it safe to use? -> http://www.emailsecuritymatters.com/site/blog/best-practices/reverse-dns-checking-is-it-safe-to-use/

You only have one reputation – don’t lose it.

Having a bad reputation might have seemed cool when you were a teenager, but if your email server has been given a bad rap, it’s definitely UNcool – especially if your business depends on delivering email. Trying to get your reputation back can be time consuming and costly, so the best approach is to do your utmost not to lose it in the first place.

Read more on Email Security Matters blog:
http://www.emailsecuritymatters.com/site/blog/best-practices/you-only-have-one-reputation-dont-lose-it/

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You only have one reputation ? don?t lose it

Having a bad reputation might have seemed cool when you were a teenager, but if your email server has been given a bad rap, it’s definitely UNcool – especially if your business depends on delivering email. Trying to get your reputation back can be time consuming and costly, so the best approach is to do your utmost not to lose it in the first place.

Read more on Email Security Matters blog:
http://www.emailsecuritymatters.com/site/blog/best-practices/you-only-have-one-reputation-dont-lose-it/

Help spammers create new email accounts

You are about to subscribe to a website, a newsletter, get a free email account, or try to download something. You’ve never heard of this site before but it has what you need. Before you can click Confirm, you’re asked to complete a Captcha validation. Okay, no big deal: you enter the string and press “Confirm.”

Read more on Email Security Matters blog: http://www.emailsecuritymatters.com/site/blog/all-about-spam/help-spammers-create-new-email-accounts/

Help spammers create new email accounts

You are about to subscribe to a website, a newsletter, get a free email account, or try to download something. You’ve never heard of this site before but it has what you need. Before you can click Confirm, you’re asked to complete a Captcha validation. Okay, no big deal: you enter the string and press “Confirm.”

Read more on Email Security Matters blog: http://www.emailsecuritymatters.com/site/blog/all-about-spam/help-spammers-create-new-email-accounts/

Personal email sent from work: is it private or company property?

With scandal after scandal involving employees stealing company data or releasing financial details, many companies have cracked down and are reading employee email. With many new laws coming into effect, and companies scrambling to meet regulatory compliance guidelines, it is important to remember that employees have rights too, and that they must be informed about any monitoring policies.

Read more on Email Security Matters blog:
http://www.emailsecuritymatters.com/site/blog/industry-news/personal-email-sent-from-work-is-it-private-or-company-property/

Personal email sent from work: is it private or company property?

With scandal after scandal involving employees stealing company data or releasing financial details, many companies have cracked down and are reading employee email. With many new laws coming into effect, and companies scrambling to meet regulatory compliance guidelines, it is important to remember that employees have rights too, and that they must be informed about any monitoring policies.

Read more on Email Security Matters blog:
http://www.emailsecuritymatters.com/site/blog/industry-news/personal-email-sent-from-work-is-it-private-or-company-property/

Personal email sent from work: is it private or company property? -> http://www.emailsecuritymatters.com/site/blog/industry-news/personal-email-sent-from-work-is-it-private-or-company-property/