| Canning Spam: You've Got Mail (That You Don't Want) Contributor(s): Poteet, Jeremy (Author) |
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ISBN: 0672326396 ISBN-13: 9780672326394 Publisher: Addison Wesley Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $31.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2004 Annotation: Addressing everyone who uses email, the authors demystify viruses and spam, explaining how spammers gain access to email addresses, how they trick users into opening messages, and how spammers can use corporate email servers as a front for their unwanted messages. Includes practical advice for administrators setting policy and installing filters to block spam, as well as tips to help users avoid becoming part of the problem. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Computers | System Administration - Email Administration |
| Dewey: 004.692 |
| LCCN: 2003116626 |
| Physical Information: 0.61" H x 6.34" W x 9.1" (0.76 lbs) 239 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Technically inclined email users and email administrators will find answers in Canning Spam - Defending Your Inbox from Malicious Email and Viruses. In this timely book, security expert Jeremy Poteet shows readers how to take control of their email, offering techniques and best practices to prevent unwanted emails from getting to users, and for avoiding the spread of malicious messages if something gets through. The author demystifies viruses and spam, explaining how spammers gain access to email addresses, how attackers can trick users into opening messages, how email clients can help and hurt, and how spammers can use corporate email servers as a front for their unwanted messages. The book contains stories about spam, viruses, and hackers that make for entertaining and informative reading. Each chapter includes practical advice for administrators setting policy and installing filters to block spam, as well as tips for users to help them avoid becoming part of the problem. |