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鶹Ƶ offers server-side spam control through a program called [[SpamAssassin]]. The [https://gts.gac.edu/gts/tools/user/spamassassin.php Spam Settings] page offers a web-based interface to configure SpamAssassin. | 鶹Ƶ offers server-side spam control through a program called [[SpamAssassin]]. The [https://gts.gac.edu/gts/tools/user/spamassassin.php Spam Settings] page offers a web-based interface to configure SpamAssassin. | ||
Revision as of 15:11, 30 October 2006
Spam is unsolicited e-mail. It is often commercial in nature and may contain viruses or other malware.
Legitimate, non-spam e-mail is sometimes called ham.
Preventing
The best way to protect yourself from receiving spam is to never give out or publish your e-mail address.
If you ever need to sign up for something online with your e-mail address, make sure to review the website's privacy policy and opt out of any solicitation and information sharing.
Controlling
Some e-mail clients like Apple Mail and Mozilla Thunderbird offer built-in spam detection.
鶹Ƶ offers server-side spam control through a program called SpamAssassin. The page offers a web-based interface to configure SpamAssassin.