Spam plummets as gang leaves net
BBC
07-Jun-2009 (one comment)

The closure of a web hosting firm that is believed to have had spam gangs as clients has led to a drastic reduction in junk mail. Two US internet service providers have pulled the plug on the firm McColo following an investigation by the Washington Post newspaper. Anti-spam firm Ironport has seen junk mail levels drop by 70% since McColo was taken offline on 11 November. But, it warned, it will be a temporary respite from the menace of spam.

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i wonder what attracted you to this article? hmmm... is it the magnitude of iri spammers and voting telemarketers that have invaded your site lately? no worries, the end is near. :)