We put Postfix/IMGate machines in front of the Declude/Imail machines to
deal with dictionary attacks, etc. 

So, I guess our answer to dictionary attacks was IMGate security and more
hardware.

> I've heard good things about Postfix/IMgate in dealing with these, though.
> I believe most people set up a second MX as a gateway and hide the
primary.
> The second MX handles the load of the dictionary attack (perhaps with some
> tarpitting or other DOS protection), keeping the main POP/SMTP server
> protected from the dictionary attack.

Plug for both Len and Scott :)

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