> Have you looked into the security features of Microsoft's SMTP server > function? > > The reason I ask is that it may present a zero dollar choice once you have > the server, but it also may represent a huge target for spammer as a mail > relay. Once they pounce on it and they probably will, your server can be > blacklisted in no time . It's easier to change Static IPs or domains than it > is to get off of all of the Blacklists. There are a number of Windows based > Email servers that have a variety of security features against a hijack. I > personally have not looked into the security features of Microsoft SMTP > servers, but before you go through the headaches of connecting it, it may be > worth a look.
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