I explore a clever yet questionable method for fighting spam by Habeas, which embeds haikus into emails to transform unsolicited messages into copyright violations, making them legally actionable in ways traditional anti-spam measures aren't.
I share a convincing PayPal phishing email that almost fooled me. This example illustrates how sophisticated spam can look, mimicking official branding and layout to trick even cautious users into clicking malicious links.
I shared a Computerworld report on the evolution of sophisticated spam techniques. It details how spammers were learning to bypass early filters, highlighting the ongoing arms race between junk mailers and corporate email security.
I’m sharing a warning from Yahoo about spam: never reply with "Remove me from the mailing list." Doing so only confirms your email address is active, which likely leads to even more unwanted messages in your inbox.
Avoid unwanted email by following basic digital hygiene, such as keeping your address off public Usenet groups. Learn the essential dos and don'ts to minimize spam and protect your online privacy.
I examine a cynical business model where free email providers intentionally add spam just to charge users for its removal, confirming my decision to get rid of my Hotmail account.