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Spam Slows AT&T Email

Posted by michael on from the clogged-artery dept.

jonerik writes: "MSNBC has this article about AT&T's frustration with the increasing quantity and sophistication of spam traffic. As has been noted here already, much of it these days is originating from Asia and, according to the article, 'now represents 20 percent of all e-mail floating around the Internet.'"

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  1. Spam from Asia? by amorangi · · Score: 3, Funny

    Most of it originates in the USA! And you don't know how annoying it is getting spam for USA paraphenalia, gas masks etc when you are not USian!

    1. Re:Spam from Asia? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny
      I don't know why I get the stuff, as I don't speak any Asian languages.

      Friend, are you having trouble reading your mail? Did you know that Chinese is spoken by over 1.3 billion people?! Take our quick and easy class today! Just call 800-555-1212 and start learning Chinese, Korean or other Asian languages.

      This post is not spam! You received this because you joined the opt-in Slashdot and agreed to receive from other list members. This message is sent in compliance of the proposed bill SECTION 301, paragraph (a)(2)(C) of S. 1618. If you wish to be removed please click on the remove link below - Thank you again for giving permission for us to send you offers we believe will help you succeed. Click here if you no longer want to receive gifts or special offers: http://www.sendmemorespam.com

      498731497

    2. Re:Spam from Asia? by _ph1ux_ · · Score: 4, Funny

      you're just jelous because in the US we have pills that can make your penis grow an inch a month GARAUNTEED!!! ACT NOW!
      .

  2. Re:duh, challenge response! by jazman_777 · · Score: 2, Funny
    Worse bit is I told them about the vulnerability 3 years ago!!


    Just be glad you're not in jail for knowing that and telling them.

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