Hi All, We have experienced a vast increase in the amount of spam our employees have been getting (in the region of 3-400% increase) over the last 6 months. Prior to this, our MailSweeper was coping quite well with the problem, but is having significant problems with HTML based email ( the ones with w<!xyz>ords split up like th<!dfg>is ). It got to the point where about 50% of the mail arriving was of this form and was getting past the filters.
We have recently taken the rather drastic measure (with board backing) to restrict inbound HTML, with a 'whitelist' for exceptional circumstances. Understandably, this was not a very popular move, but has reduced the inbound spam to virtually nil. The way I have designed my whitelist also means that I have a workably low proportion of false positives. I am not completely happy with this solution, but am prepared to live with it until I have an alternative that is as effective. I have however been asked a question which I would like to relay.... Do any of you restrict HTML based email to either a greater or lesser extent? Thanks for taking time to respond Nick The information in this e-mail and any attachment(s) is confidential and may be legally privileged. This e-mail is intended solely for the addressee. If you are not the addressee, dissemination, copying or other use of this e-mail or any of its content is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you are not the intended recipient please inform the sender immediately and destroy the e-mail and any copies. All liability for viruses is excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender. No contract may be construed by this e-mail. _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchange&text_mode=&lang=english To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
