UK ISPs to Shut Down Spamvertised Websites 299
JebuZ writes "The Register is currently reporting that UK ISPs are targeting ecommerce websites run by spammers in a new 'get tough' policy on junk mail. ISPs belonging to the London Internet Exchange (LINX) have voted through a code of practice which gives them the mandate to shut down websites promoted through spam, even if junk mail messages are sent through a third-party or over a different network. The move is intended to remove the financial incentive to send spam." There's also a BBC story.
Third-partying (Score:3, Funny)
2. Send out spam promoting
3. See
4. Profit!!!!
How tolerant? (Score:2, Funny)
I suppose it all depends on how much investigation ISPs are required and/or willing to do.
gives them the mandate to shut down websites promoted through spam
So in theory:
Nothing new.... (Score:5, Funny)
BTW: how gullible can you get? A single opt-in list with about 5% of the Internet-connected population on it? Wow.
Re:How long... (Score:4, Funny)
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i need you help (Score:4, Funny)
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Re:How long... (Score:5, Funny)
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Re:Third-partying (Score:5, Funny)
2. Send out spam promoting
3. See
4. Have your site DOSed by a hoard of angry slashdotters
5. Bankruptcy
Re:Increase your Manhood with Microsoft! (Score:3, Funny)
Micro? Soft?
That's as inappropriate a name for a peni-spammer as you're likely to get.
Re:SDOS (Score:3, Funny)
Re:SDOS (Score:5, Funny)
Another common type of attack, though not spam-related, is the Distributed Relay Denial of Service. A recent Slashdot story covered the Politically Conceived Denial of Service.
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