PDF spam levels plummet; You are the spammer

Antispam News Alert This newsletter is sponsored by Sendio Less spam could mean a stronger business With 83% of users saying that e-mail is the most important communication tool today, it's disappointing that only 21% are satisfied with their e-mail experience. Spam is to blame, but so are the tools used to fight this ongoing business problem. Download this whitepaper to learn more. Network World's Anti-spam News Alert, 08/31/07 PDF spam levels plummet, 08/29/07: After hitting record volumes earlier this month, PDF spam levels have declined significantly as spammers return to simpler methods of pumping stocks. You are the spammer, blogger warns: “Time for my recurring rant about e-mail,” writes Microsoft Subnet blogger Sue Hanley. “I get too much; I probably send too much; and I think we need to get everyone to sign up to observe e-mail best practices!” Facebook cracks down on developer spam, 08/28/07: Three months after it opened its platform to outside developers, Facebook Inc. is taking steps to prevent some third-party applications from engaging in what the social networking company considers inappropriate actions. Network World Security Buyers Guide Find the right security products for your enterprise - fast. From anti-spam to wireless LAN security, our Buyers Guides have detailed information on hundreds of products in more than 20 categories. With the side-by-side comparison tool you can evaluate product features to make the best decision for your enterprise. Click here to go to the Security Buyers Guide now. Storm worm spam spoofs YouTube, 08/27/07: A spam blast released over the weekend invites recipients to see themselves in a YouTube video, but the included link directs them to a Web site that downloads a package of a dozen different pieces of malware. Spam fighters hit criminals' weak spot, 08/24/07: For years, spam haters have relied on junk-mail filters and Internet blacklists, but lately, some are saying it's time for a change in tactics.

TODAY'S MOST-READ STORIES: 1. Microsoft blames human error for glitch 2. Airline puts Linux PC in every seat 3. Vista SP1 beta on the way 4. PDF spam levels plummet 5. iPhone unlocking video hits Web 6. Windows Server 2008 delayed again 7. The metal-whisker menace 8. iPhone unlocker trades phone for 'sweet' car 9. How close is World War 3.0? 10. Deja vu: Sony uses rootkits, F-Secure says MOST E-MAILED ARTICLE: Airline puts Linux PC in every seat

Contact the author: Contact Site Editor Jeff Caruso This newsletter is sponsored by Sendio Less spam could mean a stronger business With 83% of users saying that e-mail is the most important communication tool today, it's disappointing that only 21% are satisfied with their e-mail experience. Spam is to blame, but so are the tools used to fight this ongoing business problem. Download this whitepaper to learn more. BONUS FEATURE IT PRODUCT RESEARCH AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Get detailed information on thousands of products, conduct side-by-side comparisons and read product test and review results with Network World’s IT Buyer’s Guides. Find the best solution faster than ever with over 100 distinct categories across the security, storage, management, wireless, infrastructure and convergence markets. Click here for details. PRINT SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE You've got the technology snapshot of your choice delivered to your inbox each day. Extend your knowledge with a print subscription to the Network World newsweekly, Apply here today. International subscribers, click here. SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES To subscribe or unsubscribe to any Network World newsletter, change your e-mail address or contact us, click here. This message was sent to: security.world@gmail.com. Please use this address when modifying your subscription. Advertising information: Write to Associate Publisher Online Susan Cardoza Network World, Inc., 118 Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA 01772 Copyright Network World, Inc., 2007