email spam

How Do I Report Spam to the Originating ISP?

Want to report spam to the ISP it came from? These days, spam comes from massive networks of hacked computers, not a single traceable server. I’ll explain why reporting spam to what you think is the source of that spam is mostly a waste of time.

Why Am I Getting Bounces for Email I Didn’t Send?

Spammers want to send email that looks like it’s coming from someone who can be trusted. They want it to look like it’s coming from you — and you may end up getting the bounce notifications.

Security, Privacy, and Spam: What Disposable Emails Truly Protect

Disposable email addresses are convenient for some things, but it is important to understand what they offer and what they don’t.

What Happens When I Mark Something as Spam?

Marking spam as spam is an important tool in the war against it. Exactly what happens when you do so is clouded in mystery.

Why Am I Getting Spam From Myself?

Getting spam from yourself? We all do. I’ll look at why it happens, what little you can do about it, and something unlikely but important to check.

5 Reasons Your Closed Email Account Sends Spam

Closing an email account is many people’s first reaction to seeing spam sent from their account. It rarely helps, if it’s even possible. I’ll explain.

My Flood of Auto-Responses

I made a minor change to the newsletter and as a result was flooded with auto-responses when it sent. What I learned about auto-responses is important to know.