Analysis Reveals Significant Increase in Spam Related to Consumer Goods; Clearswift Publishes Findings of Its August Spam Index.To download high-resolution, print-ready JPEG JPEG in full Joint Photographic Experts Group Standard computer file format for storing graphic images in a compressed form for general use. JPEG images are compressed using a mathematical algorithm. images, click on the thumbnail A miniature representation of a page or image that is used to identify a file by its contents. Clicking the thumbnail opens the file. Thumbnails are an option in file managers, such as Windows Explorer, and they are found in photo editing and graphics program to quickly browse multiple image above. WARNING: these images are very large (800K+) Click here for caption To download high-resolution, print-ready JPEG images, click on the thumbnail image above. WARNING: these images are very large (800K+) Click here for caption Business Editors/High-Tech Writers NOTE TO MEDIA: Multimedia assets available BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 16, 2003 Clearswift, provider of safe messages, secure boundaries and best practice, today announces the findings of its third "Spam Index," designed to give a snapshot (1) A saved copy of memory including the contents of all memory bytes, hardware registers and status indicators. It is periodically taken in order to restore the system in the event of failure. (2) A saved copy of a file before it is updated. picture of the nature of spam e-mails on a monthly basis. The findings illustrate a decline in spam related to healthcare, gambling, scams and porn and a significant rise in spam related to direct products. Amongst the most prevalent were e-mails selling Arnold Schwarzenegger Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger (German pronunciation (IPA): [ˈaɐ̯nɔlt ˈaloɪ̯s ˈʃvaɐ̯ʦənˌʔɛɡɐ] campaign T-shirts, Robosweep vacuum cleaners vacuum cleaner, mechanical device using a draft of air to remove dust, loose dirt, or other particulate matter from dry surfaces. It is especially useful on highly textured surfaces, such as carpets and upholstery, that are difficult to clean by wiping or brushing. , J-Lo engagement rings, life-size dolls and printer cartridges. In August, the results of the Spam Index were as follows: direct products 30.8%; finance 17.2%; gambling 6.2%; healthcare 21.2%; porn/profanity 13.6%; scams 2%; spam related 3.6% and other 5.4%. The rise in direct product spam could indicate a growing trend for spammers to sell high-street goods as a way of getting round spam filtering A software routine that deletes incoming spam or diverts it to a "junk" mailbox (see spam folder). Also called "spam blockers," spam filters are built into a user's e-mail program. tools. If spammers believe that ISPs and businesses are blocking e-mails related to porn, Viagra, gambling and loans, then it would be a logical step for them to send less conspicuous spam. This illustrates the need for organizations to deploy a multi-layered approach to spam filtering. At the network layer, organizations should use real time black-lists, anti-relay, domain verification and local block lists. Then at the content layer, organizations should apply textual analysis of content and deploy service feeds that provide regular updates on new spam content patterns. Additionally, organizations should apply policy-based spam filtering based on sender and recipient groups. Companies feeling bogged down by spam should consider deploying CS MAILsweeper(TM) Anti-spam Edition for quick and easy protection. CS MAILsweeper(TM) Anti-spam Edition is an off-the-shelf solution, pre-configured to provide instant and effective protection using a multi-layered approach to defeating spammer tactics. The figures, which were extracted from the thousands of unsolicited un·so·lic·it·ed adj. Not looked for or requested; unsought: an unsolicited manuscript; unsolicited opinions. unsolicited Adjective e-mails received by Clearswift on a weekly basis, are made up of spam generated by seeding e-mail accounts e-mail account n → cuenta de correo and spam submissions forwarded to Clearswift by its 16 millions users. About Clearswift: Clearswift is the world's leading provider of software for managing and securing electronic communications. Clearswift delivers the capabilities for organizations to protect themselves against e-mail and Web-based threats, meet legal and regulatory requirements Regulatory requirements are part of the process of drug discovery and drug development. Regulatory requirements describe what is necessary for a new drug to be approved for marketing in any particular country. , implement productivity-saving policies and manage intellectual property passing through their network. The company's expertise lies in establishing and enforcing e-policies. Content security threats include the circulation of inappropriate images and text, spam and oversize o·ver·size n. 1. A size that is larger than usual. 2. An oversize article or object. adj. o·ver·size also o·ver·sized Larger in size than usual or necessary. Adj. 1. files, loss and corruption of data, breaches of confidentiality, as well as viruses and malicious code. More information about Clearswift, its products and services is available at www.clearswift.com. Note: Photos available at URLs: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/photo.cgi?pw.091603/bb5 http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/photo.cgi?pw.091603/bb5a |
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