Think Spam is Bad On Your Computer - How About Your Cellphone

Its coming - as the number of mobile devices hits critical mass, spammers are attacking address ranges and emails of the major mobile phone market with their spam.

Service providers are building up their inbound and outbound spam filters to combat this very real problem. Some of the tools we discuss over at Block More Spam apply to cell phones as well.

For new mobile users and services providers trying to sell you mobile services, the threat of spam on cellphones is a very real problem as they try to convince you to take on these new, higher cost data services.

Look for a whole new line of anti-spam filters and products that are already coming out to deal with mobile phone spam, blackberry spam and much more.

In future blog posts, we'll look at the best spam filter products for mobile phones.

Jeff
http://www.blockmorespam.com

Anti Spam Techniques That Work...

Your fight against spam might, at times, seem hopeless. It seems that anti-spam options are so limited, still, even though the quantity and danger level of spamming has increased signficantly in the last few years.

We've posted a powerful article outlining some real, effective anti-spam techniques you can use in this article titled "Understanding Anti-Spam Protection Techniques"

Some anti-spam techniques include being careful with how and where you expose your email address on the internet. Spammers use harvesting techniques that are incredibly powerful and effective in getting hold of your email address.

Another common misconception is that if they can find a single email address, thats the only one they can use to generate spam. Not true, in fact, all they need is to understand your domain - from there they can assume identity of popular email addresses such as "webmaster", "support", "feedback" or other common operating email addresses.

Use the anti-spam techniques outlined here to protect yourself from the avalanche of spam coming your way.

Jeff

Mobile Device Spam

Just when you thought spam was a big enough problem for your PC, we start to hear about some real stories of spam hitting mobile devices - cellphones, pda's and mobile hybrid devices.

It couldn't be happening at a worse time. Just when email enabled mobile devices are threatening to break into the mainstream, spammers are right on schedule, looking to take advantage of millions more connected devices from which they can target as spamming agents - often without the user even knowing.

In fact, a few progressive mobile email providers are already falling into spam problems, they are having to protect their own email servers both inbound and outbound - as outbound spam from devices on their network could really turn into an ugly mess, in some cases even shutting down or blocking portions of their email space leaving their users up a creek.

For the latest information on spam blocking tips, find out what you can do to block
more spam - we will be covering mobile spam in more detail in the coming months.

Jeff

Understanding Anti Spam Protection Techniques

In our most recent article titled "Understanding Anti Spam Protection Techniques", we outline several different methods to help combat spam including daily handling of email right through to anti spam software.

We even discuss methods of using different (even free) emails to signup for special offers, newsletters or other opt-in options online as these will often lead you down the path toward being on someone's spam list.

Another anti spam technique is to make sure you do not have your email listed on web sites or anywhere online, as spammers feed on automated harvesters that can wipe websites and quickly collect anything that is formatted like an email.

To read more about how to launch your own anti spam campaign - read about it here:
Understanding Anti Spam Protection

Spam Hits An All Time, Dangerous Level

Recent research demonstrates that spam has increase several hundred percent over the last few years.

After struggling with the overwhelming amount of spam hitting us in our home business, it became obvious we needed to take action - we've decided to add much of our research and experiences over at Spam Blocker Tips

Even more troubling is the increase in pornographic and financial (phishing) spam that arrives to most email users daily.

Anti spam measures are no longer a nice to have - but are rather a MUST have whether a business or home user. If you are starting to search for anti spam solutions - then start right here: Spam BLocker Tips

Do Men Or Women Receive More Spam?

What's your guess? Who receives more spam, men or women?

My guess what that there was very little difference, but likely that men would receive more spam than women. My reasoning was simply that men are more active searching and subscribing, resulting in more opportunity for spammers to catch up with them.

Turns out I was correct.

Research over at http://www.ebcvg.com/press.php?id=1576 indicates that men do report receiving more spam, phishing and viruses than do women.

Even more important findings are that spam and phishing is becoming a MAJOR problem no matter who you are. It's time that you take a look at your spam blocker options. Here's a great spam blocker resource site to help you wade through this challenging problem.

Jeff
Block More Spam

Latest worm pumping out spam

You've likely seen it online or on the news - the latest worm hitting networks called the Zotob virus has received a great deal of attention. Yet there is very little commentary on the vicious onslaught of spam that hundreds of thousands of infected PC's are spewing across networks.

While there have certainly been spam blocker measures available to prevent incoming spam, there has been very little that deals with bi-directional spam - for PC's to be spewing spam as a result of being infected.

There are typically 2-3 major worm outbreaks each year, with hundreds of variants quickly following on their heels - that's definitely enough to cause major headaches for users if we do not take measures to stop spam on the way out as well as the way in.

Jeff
http://www.blockmorespam.com

How can there be so much spam?

Where does all this spam come from?

There seems to be no end to the parade of viagra, penis enlargement, pharmacy and
financial commercial email - not to mention the tirade of phishing attacks that
try and make you think you need to update personal information in order that
someone can intercept your personal credentials.

We discuss some of the latest trends, dangers and ways of dealing with spam
on our spam blocker tips website, but wow, where does it all come from?

Have you ever wondered about the sheer volume? Doesn't it make sense that wherever
there is such a large volume of unwanted traffic, you could discover the sources and
charge the unwanted spammers?

Truth is - most spam comes from hijacked, legitimate PC's.

Take a look at this interesting article on the source of today's spam:

Zombie PC's Spewing Spam

Suddenly - it should become very obvious, spam will only get worse in a very big way
as more pc's are hi-jacked and still more are brought online everday.

Jeff
Block More Spam Tips

Wonder Why Spam Exists?

Lets face it, in this age of shotgun marketing, commercial activity only exists and increases if it is successful.

Spam has been around for years, is expanding rapidly and shows no signs of abating, so thats why we finally caved in and started looking for spam blocker solutions - spam blocking is simply a necessity in the new world of the internet.

Now, I've always understood this basic commercial principle - it only will grow if its making sense from a profitability point of view - here's a recent study that shows an amazing 11% response rate for spam - much higher than the numbers we've come across ever before and surely enough proof that spam is here to stay - so we'd better deal with it.

Cheers...

Jeff
Block More Spam Now