On Fri, 2014-06-06 at 22:34 -0400, lucas k wrote:
> I'm having the exact opposite problem. I've created several new
> addresses that i'm hoping to get clogged up with spam so that I can have
> a fluid target to write rules against, but so far... nothing.
>
> craig@dioxidized, where i posted a bunch of ads on craigslist with the
> address exposed has not gotten anyhting in 48 hours.
48 hours. No, I wouldn't expect spam in that short a time frame. Spam
(bot) networks need to pick up fresh addresses, distribute them, then
eventually use them.
I am still getting spam with addresses out-of-business for years. Most
spammers (especially botnet based) don't care for SMTP reject. Invalid
addressed rarely phase out.
Adding new addresses might take time, too. First, they need to be
discovered. (Who told you spammers are specifically harvesting
craigslist?) Then, the new addresses need to be distributed for bots to
actually use them.
I am *still* getting Mydoom virus infected messages. What does that tell
you about blackhats and being up-to-date?
> So, does anyone have any idea how to get a freshly made email address to
> get clogged with spam in the shortest amount of time?
If the domain is not fresh and there are users getting spam, a catch-all
address could help. You will even see spam to "thisisjusttest@".
However, legitimate senders will NOT be informed, in case they mis-typed
the recipient address. Even worse, that mail would end up in your
catch-all bin. Use with care.
> Many thanks!
>
> Oh, and just joining the list, glad to see that there's a community here!
There is indeed. I recommend "active lurking", lots of good advice,
hints and education, even if not (yet) perceived as a personal issue.
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