From: David Lesher (no email)
Date: Tue Mar 01 2005 - 15:55:22 EST
Speaking on Deep Background, the Press Secretary whispered:
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> Yes, right up until a) ISPs wise up and start blocking port 587, and
> then 465 for good measure. or b) malware authors wise up. B will
> happen sooner.
>
> Chris
Well, I'm no player in this league and ask...
Why will ISP's ""wise up"" and block 587?
If 587 is always auth'ed; then there will be no spam splashback
provoking calls to block it. (Individual customers may get
zombied; but that's easy to track and treat...)
If a provider runs an open 587 port, and thus gets used as spam
source; they will soon meet Mr. Linford and/or Mr. SPEWS.
In either case, why will the clued ISP's want to block 587?
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