PC Security: Spam Buster
by Ainuddin Mohamad
Cloudmark Desktop, formerly known as SpamNet
and SafetyBar, uses a unique community-based filtering
process. This community-based filtering system relies on
users to report any new spam. Within minutes of a spammer
being reported, they are placed on a blacklist. At that
point, no other member will receive that particular spam.
Cloudmark also applies the same basic process to phishing
email scams.
Spam. Nobody likes it.
Nobody wants it. No, we aren’t talking about the canned meat,
but those unsolicited, unwanted, irrelevant, or even
inappropriate messages that hit our email in mass quantities.
While most mailboxes have some type of spam filtering software
built into their system, they never seem to do a very good job
of catching what you want them to catch, and letting through
what you want them to let through. Therefore, it becomes
increasingly important to turn to some type of additional spam
filtering product. One such filtering system, designed for
Outlook and Outlook Express users, is receiving rave reviews
for its superior detection and low rate of false positives (i.e,.
what you want to get through does).
Cloudmark Desktop,
formerly known as SpamNet and SafetyBar, uses a unique
community-based filtering process. This community-based
filtering system relies on users to report any new spam.
Within minutes of a spammer being reported, they are placed on
a blacklist. At that point, no other member will receive that
particular spam. Cloudmark also applies the same basic
process to phishing email scams.
What is interesting is how
Cloudmark creates a digital reputation model of reporting
spam. Each user starts with a neutral reputation. A user’s
reputation will rise if they are among the first to identify
undesirable content. On the flip side of the coin, a user’s
reputation falls when they falsely reports spam. The result
is a system that is automated, highly scalable and resistant
to tampering.
An added bonus is that
because the software doesn’t depend upon the user to configure
its settings, it installs in minutes and is easy to use.
Cloudmark blocks over 98% of spam from reaching your inbox and
boasts over one million users worldwide.
The cost of program is
$39.95 for a one-year subscription. The subscription is
renewable annually. For those wanting to test drive the
product, a free 15-day trial period for either your Outlook or
Outlook Express is available.
About the Author
Ainuddin Mohamad is the Webmaster of
http://www.BestWebsites.com.my which is a Directory of Best Websites. Since
July 2000
BestWebsites.com.my has featured thousands of best websites in many
categories of interest with descriptions/reviews given by leading publications
and webmasters.
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