SORBS Blocklist Reportedly Sold For $451K 88
palegray.net writes "SORBS, a well-known email blocklist provider, has reportedly been sold for $451k. Early reports indicate an acquisition by GFI, a company specializing in various communications services. In recent years, SORBS has been the target of frequent accusations of mismanagement and poor conduct, leading many to wonder if this turn in events might signal a chance for improved behavior. Citing lack of ISP support, the blocklist released statements earlier this year that they would be shuttering their operation."
Too bad (Score:3, Interesting)
It is unfortunate that SORBS has gotten a bad rap. Although it has been plagued on the administrative side of things, its list was still helpful in detecting and removing spam.
GFI is a good company - but I am betting the list will no longer be free to use. Everything they sell is licenced on a "per mailbox" structure, and as such I imagine the list will be implemented into their anti-spam products. There may also be a nominal fee (per box) to use the list with other spam filters.
Re:Too bad (Score:2, Interesting)
I long theorized that the crappy SORBS listings were intentional and these administrators just love to add random ranges of IPs to the list to laugh their ass off when they mess around with the hordes of mailserver admins that come looking for help.
Re:Is this good or bad? (Score:3, Interesting)
Re:Too bad (Score:3, Interesting)