Excedent Releases Version 2.0 of its Spam DNA Filtering--R-- Technology; Enhanced Features Help More Than 1,000 Businesses Customize Filters and Combat Spam.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers VIENNA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 13, 2003 Excedent Technologies, a global leader in business email outsourcing (1) Contracting with outside consultants, software houses or service bureaus to perform systems analysis, programming and datacenter operations. Contrast with insourcing. See netsourcing, ASP, SSP and facilities management. , anti-virus and 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. solutions today announced the release of version 2.0 of its Spam DNA DNA: see nucleic acid. DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid One of two types of nucleic acid (the other is RNA); a complex organic compound found in all living cells and many viruses. It is the chemical substance of genes. Filtering(R) technology. Enhancements in version 2.0 include additional filtering tests, improved false-positive prevention, per user white list and safe list controls, and Directory Harvest attack A method spammers use to obtain valid e-mail addresses. Random names are generated and sent out to valid domains. If an undeliverable message does not return, the name is assumed to be genuine. prevention. "As the Spam epidemic continues to grow, Excedent's Spam filtering technology grows with it," explained Bill Boebel, Chief Technology Officer for Excedent. "Version 2.0 adds several powerful features, including a new security layer to block Directory Harvest attacks. This greatly reduces the chances of customer email addresses See Internet address. ending up on bulk mailing lists An automated e-mail system on the Internet, which is maintained by subject matter. There are thousands of such lists that reach millions of individuals and businesses. New users generally subscribe by sending an e-mail with the word "subscribe" in it and subsequently receive all new in the first place." Excedent has strategically evolved its Spam defenses by gathering real-time Spam intelligence from a number of sources. This data is used to track tens of thousands of live email characteristics ("Spam DNA"), which are used to identify Spam. In addition, approximately 25 third-party Spam databases, several DNS (Domain Name System) A system for converting host names and domain names into IP addresses on the Internet or on local networks that use the TCP/IP protocol. For example, when a Web site address is given to the DNS either by typing a URL in a browser or behind the checks, and a number of message-formatting tests are used when analyzing each email. Excedent incorporates this data into over 45 constantly evolving tests, which are performed on every e-mail that enters the company's system. Version 2.0 incorporates several new filtering tests designed with the reverse approach of identifying characteristics found in legitimate email instead of identifying Spam. These tests work in conjunction with a weighting system to help eliminate false-positives. The new release also features per-user Spam controls, an enhancement that has proven to be beneficial to both users and email administrators. "Users can adjust their filtering sensitivity level, determine what action to take when junk junk Classic Chinese sailing vessel of ancient unknown origin, still in wide use. High-sterned, with a projecting bow, the junk carries up to five masts on which are set square sails consisting of panels of linen or matting flattened by bamboo strips. email is identified, and even block email from all people whom they do not know," said Boebel. "And with the addition of 'Safe Lists', users can specify problematic email addresses that should never be identified as Spam. This lifts a huge burden from the email administrator." Excedent currently provides world-class email and webmail hosting with integrated anti-virus and junk email protection to over 1,000 customers worldwide. Every customer is provided with a secure control panel for administering Spam filtering safe lists, sensitivity, delivery and clean-up settings, along with a multitude of other administration options. About Excedent Technologies Excedent Technologies is a global leader in outsourced business email hosting services, providing small businesses and service providers around the world with secure, reliable, Spam-free, Virus-free email. The company is privately held and serves more than 1,000 customers worldwide. For more information, please visit www.excedent.com. |
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