[Discuss] Torrent of new spam

[genuineaudio at gmail.com (Stuart Conner)]

It's a never ending battle with spam.
I let Google read my mail in exchange for great spam filtering and
sometimes help unsubscribing.
I know that's not acceptable for everyone, but it is a good business model.
I get email and spam filters among other services and they make ad revenue.
Win win

The way I battle it manually is to look for the worst offenders sending the
most frequent mail.
Usually you see the pattern of sender or group of senders that are likely
using the same list.
I unsubscribe using the link they must provide (usually in small print near
the bottom) from one or two from that sender or group to get off that list
and bulk delete the rest.
Repeat for a few days.
I find his technique quickly knocks down the influx to a manageable level
without too much time invested.

Stu


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> Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2017 13:04:50 -0800
> From: "Rich Braun" <richb at pioneer.ci.net>
> To: discuss at blu.org
> Subject: [Discuss] Torrent of new spam
> Message-ID: <87bb83c3d0df55819f5688debe5a379d.squirrel at webmail.ci.net>
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> About 3 weeks ago, one of my email addresses found its way into a new list
> that led to bombardment of 30-50 spams per day. I got rid of forwarding on
> that address and redirected it into a honeypot folder that (if need be) I
> could eventually use to detect and divert future spam.
>
> Suddenly, this morning my primary email address apparently found its way
> onto
> that list. Almost all the spams have Subject Lines That Are Spelled In All
> Caps, which might make for a useful filtering rule. Until I come up with a
> solution, I'll have to manually delete several unwanted emails per
> hour--for
> the foreseeable future.
>
> Apparently this new spammer has figured out a way to get past the RBLs and
> SpamAssassin filters that I've had a lot of success with in the past.
>
> Is this a sudden new/widespread problem, or did I just get unlucky with the
> combination of my email addresses and the (now fairly old) spam-control
> software I've been using?
>
> -rich
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> Message: 2
> Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2017 16:32:33 -0500
> From: Jerry Feldman <gaf at blu.org>
> To: announce at blu.org, gnhlug-discuss at gnhlug.org
> Subject: [Discuss] Boston Linux Meeting reminder, tomorrow, Wednesday,
>         February 15, 2017 - Linux Backups
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> When:  February 15, 2017 7PM (6:30PM for Q&A)
> Topic: Linux Backups
> Moderator: Brian DeLacey
> Location: MIT Building E-51, Room 325
> Note: Room change - next door to previous room.
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> Summary:
> Managing Encrypted Linux Backups
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> Abstract:
> Three tiny tutorials: rsync, duplicity, and boxbackup. Demonstrations:
> pros and cons, tips and tricks. Discussion, Case studies / audience
> participation.
>
> performance
> media
> security
> backup disasters (if anyone is brave enough to share)
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> For further information and directions please consult the BLU Web site
> http://www.blu.org
> Please note that there is usually plenty of free parking in the E-51
> parking lot at 2 Amherst St, or directly on Amherst St.
> Note: The Hayward St. lot has been closed affecting the MIT-E51 lot.
> They have opened up another lot on Hayward Street that was usually
> restricted.
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> After the meeting we will adjourn to the official after meeting meeting
> location at The Cambridge Brewing Company
> http://www.cambridgebrewingcompany.com/
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> Jerry Feldman <gaf at blu.org>
> Boston Linux and Unix
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> Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2017 20:20:47 -0500
> From: Jerry Feldman <gaf at blu.org>
> To: announce at blu.org, gnhlug-discuss at gnhlug.org
> Subject: [Discuss] Boston Linux Meeting reminder moderator change,
>         tomorrow, Wednesday, February 15, 2017 - Linux Backups
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> When:  February 15, 2017 7PM (6:30PM for Q&A)
> Topic: Linux Backups
> Moderator: BLU Staff
> Location: MIT Building E-51, Room 325
> Note: Room change - next door to previous room.
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> Summary:
> Managing Encrypted Linux Backups
>
>
> Abstract:
> Three tiny tutorials: rsync, duplicity, and boxbackup. Demonstrations:
> pros and cons, tips and tricks. Discussion, Case studies / audience
> participation.
>
> performance
> media
> security
> backup disasters (if anyone is brave enough to share)
>
>
>
> For further information and directions please consult the BLU Web site
> http://www.blu.org
> Please note that there is usually plenty of free parking in the E-51
> parking lot at 2 Amherst St, or directly on Amherst St.
> Note: The Hayward St. lot has been closed affecting the MIT-E51 lot.
> They have opened up another lot on Hayward Street that was usually
> restricted.
>
> After the meeting we will adjourn to the official after meeting meeting
> location at The Cambridge Brewing Company
> http://www.cambridgebrewingcompany.com/
> --
> Jerry Feldman <gaf at blu.org>
> Boston Linux and Unix
> PGP key id:3BC1EB90
> PGP Key fingerprint: 49E2 C52A FC5A A31F 8D66  C0AF 7CEA 30FC 3BC1 EB90
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Thanks,
Stu

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