Spam Filtering

Spam is not only bothersome but can be used for spreading malicious code like viruses and Trojans, and for perpetuating phishing scams. For these reasons and more, a spam filter is a great way to help protect your computer or network and cut out junk mail.

A spam filter works by comparing parameters in incoming mail to lists of configurable rules. For example, a spam filter can be set to check the subject heading of incoming mail for terms associated with pornography, pharmaceuticals and other common spam products. The sender field might also be filtered for ranges of IP address associated with spammers or marketers.

Over the years, spammers have become more sophisticated in their attempts to get junk mail past spam filters. Spam will often include innocuous or even personable subject headings such as "Hi!" or "Regarding your inquiry," making it difficult for a general ISP spam filter to tell spam from legitimate email. Therefore, some spam still gets passed from Internet mail servers to connected private networks and to end-users.

All Mountain Technoligies’ Spam Filter Service can keep your inbox clean and keep unwarranted emails in your online quarantine for review.