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Sp@mX

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Commercial; see text.

Current Version: 4.3.1 (November 9, 2006)

Hendrickson Software Components produces SpamX (Sp@mX), a simple-to-use system for tracing and reporting spam to ISPs.

A single-user, desktop-based version of the software ("Classic" for Mac OS 8 & 9 and "Carbon" for for Mac OS X) is available for purchase for $9.95. A server-based version for multiple users is available for $399.95 and up.

Versions 3.1.5 and later of Sp@mX add the ability to track down 'phishers' - people who spam by sending an email to a victim, disguised to look like an email from a legitimate business that is requesting credit card information, PIN numbers, or other vital personal information.

Version 4.3.1 adds/changes the following:

  • Changed the function of the All button, so it will refresh the items from the processing folder before processing.

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Related Links

Andrew Starr has a marvelous page of Eudora plug-ins and enhancements that Eudora users must check out. His entire site (known as eMailman) is worthwhile for every email junkie out there.

Graham Orndorff has written a superb collection of articles on setting up email servers and secure email clients on Mac OS X.

Adam Engst has put together a comprehensive overview of email attachment formats that is invaluable for anyone who wants or needs to understand the complexities behind them.

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