RE: [Declude.JunkMail] Spammers using virus infected computers

2004-07-18 Thread John Tolmachoff \(Lists\)
f Of Mike Nice > Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 1:02 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [Declude.JunkMail] Spammers using virus infected computers > > Spam is most likely to be spread by a dormant virus rather than one that is > actively in the 'infect everyone else&#

Re: [Declude.JunkMail] Spammers using virus infected computers

2004-07-17 Thread Mike Nice
Spam is most likely to be spread by a dormant virus rather than one that is actively in the 'infect everyone else' mode. In other words, spammers probably contact their backdoor spamware while it is idle so they won't have to compete with the virus spreader for bandwidth. The question is, "what

[Declude.JunkMail] Spammers using virus infected computers

2004-07-16 Thread John Tolmachoff \(Lists\)
Wasn't some one just last week trying to claim that a test based on virus infected machines was worthless in JunkMail, as what does that have to do with spam? http://techrepublic.com.com/5100-22_11-5272333.html?tag=e019 John Tolmachoff Engineer/Consultant/Owner eServices For You --- [This E-ma