Alt-N's MDaemon 6.8 Integrates SpamAssassin into Existing Security Tools.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers ARLINGTON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 13, 2003 MDaemon's already impressive arsenal of spam-fighting tools will soon be reinforced through the incorporation of the award-winning heuristic A method of problem solving using exploration and trial and error methods. Heuristic program design provides a framework for solving the problem in contrast with a fixed set of rules (algorithmic) that cannot vary. 1. spam detection technology known as SpamAssassin (www.spamassassin.org). MDaemon is a popular email server See mail server. developed by Alt-N Technologies (www.altn.com). Through detailed analysis of incoming email based on a set of carefully crafted rules, SpamAssassin assigns a numerical value or "score" to each message. This "score" is used to determine whether the message is likely to be spam or not. Through years of "learning" what spam (and non-spam) messages typically look like, the default set of rules - and therefore the scores assigned by them - have become very reliable and effective in detecting what is and what is not spam. "Heuristic techniques represent the next phase in anti-spam detection," said Arvel Hathcock, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Alt-N Technologies, developer of email. "This type of software is important not only because it is very effective in detecting spam, but also because it fills all the gaps left by RBL (Realtime Blackhole List) A list of the IP addresses of known spammers. See MAPS. (real-time black-hole list) techniques such as MDaemon's Spam Blocker See spam filter. . When used in concert, these two techniques are extremely effective in detecting spam. I personally believe any mail server which does not incorporate the use of heuristics heu·ris·tic adj. 1. Of or relating to a usually speculative formulation serving as a guide in the investigation or solution of a problem: isn't really serious about combating the spam problem." MDaemon 6.8 will include a complete set of tools for managing and controlling the SpamAssassin engine. You'll be able to create white and black lists, decide the fate of messages marked as spam, and even control which messages are candidates for spam filtering. These powerful new spam fighting tools will be available in late May at no extra charge to existing upgrade protection subscribers. Alt-N sells its products through professional distributors and resellers located around the world. Contacts for local distributors and resellers are available through the Alt-N web site at http://www.altn.com/partners/find_distributor.asp. Alt-N Technologies develops Internet-enabled communications servers. In addition to MDaemon, other Alt-N server software includes MDaemon GroupWare Software that supports multiple users working on related tasks in local and remote networks. Also called "collaborative software," groupware is an evolving concept that is more than just multiuser software which allows access to the same data. for Outlook sharing, MDaemon AntiVirus security software, RelayFax facsimile server and LDaemon LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) A protocol used to access a directory listing. LDAP support is implemented in Web browsers and e-mail programs, which can query an LDAP-compliant directory. server. Alt-N products come with licensing policies and pricing designed for mid-sized and small enterprises.
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