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>> then started blocking their IPs in the blacklist.
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> Useless, unfortunately. They're trying SMTP AUTH, which bypasses the
> blacklist when successful. Only way to stop that is to block 'em at the
> firewall. I have most of Asia unable to even get to my SMTP port after
> several such experiences. Be aware they'll likely try POP too....
Funny but when I blocked them in the blacklist they stopped. Maybe they
just gave up at the right moment.
One thing I _did_ notice was that when I added one to the blacklist it
would stop and a _similar_ IP would start. I blocked about four or five
then they gave up.
Mike Hebel
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"I think we used too much!" - Chris Knight
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