Valid concerns, but IMO this isn't really an IT decision. It should be driven by the business needs. For example if you work for a heavily sales or support driven company, then you probably have a very valid reason for doing this.
That's where if needed an OOF policy and template come in. Good: Hi, I'm out of the office this week. If you have any issues or needs, please contact Bob Jones at Ext 222. Bad: Hi, I'm a hot blonde and I'm home alone for the rest of the week. Here is my cell phone number if you need me, or you can try me at home at 555-1212. ::hugs:: -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Boyd, Nathan Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 9:24 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: OOOR? Social Engineering has always been my biggest concern. I am going to be on vacation from X to X. Please contact Jim Smith, the deputy director of X. Jim's telephone number is X. My name is X and if you look online you can find where I live, scope out my vacant home, and break in any time during the next two weeks. I think this is especially valid where organizations have more confidential information and employees who are more likely to be have information that would be useful for Social Engineering scams. Nathan -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Dandy Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 10:26 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: OOOR? I'm curious if others are allowing out of office replies to the internet? I've heard it's a bad idea because spammers use it to harvest valid addresses. Thanks for your comments. Curt _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/read/?forum=exchange To subscribe: http://e-newsletters.internet.com/discussionlists.html/ To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] .com Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe via postal mail, please contact us at: Jupitermedia Corp. Attn: Discussion List Management 475 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10016 Please include the email address which you have been contacted with. _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/read/?forum=exchange To subscribe: http://e-newsletters.internet.com/discussionlists.html/ To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] m Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe via postal mail, please contact us at: Jupitermedia Corp. Attn: Discussion List Management 475 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10016 Please include the email address which you have been contacted with. _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/read/?forum=exchange To subscribe: http://e-newsletters.internet.com/discussionlists.html/ To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe via postal mail, please contact us at: Jupitermedia Corp. Attn: Discussion List Management 475 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10016 Please include the email address which you have been contacted with.
