Verification methods for incoming SMTP connections with statistics. How to validate your server, and block Spambots.
Tag: SPF
Securing your Email Reputation with SPF
SPF (Server Policy Framework) is a simple means to limit the ability of others to forge your identity in email. I first implemented it after a forged identity under my domain was used to send Spam. Once SPF was configured, the bounce messages quickly dropped off. Although not as frequently implemented as sender address checks, SPF… Continue reading Securing your Email Reputation with SPF
Implementing IPv6 Part 2
Replacing 6to4 tunnel with 6in4. IPv6 enabling Bind, Exim, SPF, Squid, and updating Databases containing IP addresses.
Signing Return Path Addresses with Exim
I have been receiving a fair amount of Spam from an e-mail forwarder. They are unwilling to correct their problems. Much of this Spam is in the form of bounce notifications. Attempting to reject other Spam resulted in more notifications. To control this Spam I implemented signed return path addresses. As a side benefit, I am also rejecting bogus notifications… Continue reading Signing Return Path Addresses with Exim