> > The relay access was rejected, but I don't want anyone to get even
> > this far. Newbie-oriented advice appreciated.
> >     
> Postfix listens for all connections on inet_interfaces.

...by default. See:

http://www.postfix.org/postconf.5.html#inet_interfaces

> The easiest, and best, way is to block these in your Linux firewall

Blocking at the firewall is best, but this is easier:

inet_interfaces = 127.0.0.1 

There's no reason not to do both except that you have to remember to
change both if you undo it.

> Alternatively, you can comment out the smtpd line in master.cf and use
> the submission (port 587) or pickup service (if using the sendmail
> command) in your MUA.

All good.

Chris

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