David F. Skoll wrote: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >> No need to be condescending about it. I have no problem taking it off >> list and explaining how you are mistaken. > > OK, look. I guess I need to spell it out for you. > > End-user PC has virus. Virus does this: > > telnet isps-smtp-server 25 > HELO bogus > MAIL FROM:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > RCPT TO:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > DATA > . > > Then ISP's mail server does this: > > telnet victims-smtp-server 25 > HELO isps-smtp-server > MAIL FROM:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > RCPT TO:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > DATA > . > > If victim's SMTP server fails the DATA with a 5xx code, then > backscatter goes [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Understand now?
I understand that but it is not my problem what the ISP's mail server does with it after I send a 5xx. It is the ISP's problem. I don't need random ISP's making their problems my problems. If anything it encourages the ISP to virus filter their users and take care of abuse problems rather then silently sweeping them under the rug. Steven _______________________________________________ Help us build a comprehensive ClamAV guide: visit http://wiki.clamav.net http://www.clamav.net/support/ml
