How to protect yourself and fight spam?

Definition of Spam A message received by email is classified as “spam” if: 1. It is sent in bulk and automatically, without regard to the identity or context of the recipient. If a neighbor finds out you want to buy a car and sends you a message offering...

Spam: Definition and Strategies for Mitigation

What is Spam? Spam refers to unsolicited or unwanted emails. Generally, they are used for advertising and sent in bulk and indiscriminately. They are one of the problems currently facing the Internet, already accounting for more than 90% of all emails sent.   How...

Spam makes up 95% of the world’s emails

In the third quarter of 2007, a study by the internet security firm GData found that ninety-five percent of the world’s emails were spam. This influx is tied to the payments received by those who create the spam. The study explains that the business model is...