How to Write a Privacy Policy

A Privacy Policy can be defined as the policy under which a company or organization operating a web site handles the personal information collected about visitors to the site. For most of us consumer...

Pst... Pass It On... I Found Out It's a Hoax

When you receive an email telling you about a virus, what do you do with it? Do you send it to everyone in your address book to help them protect themselves too? A virus warning is probably on its w...

I Must Be The Luckiest Person Alive! Spam

I must be the luckiest person alive! My inbox is just crammed with good news, great advice, and millions in accounts just needing the ok from me. Right now, I've two million euros just waiting to be claimed. Some lotteries don't even need participation to return a winner, it seems.

The Business Of Sending Spam

We all get annoyed by spam but have you ever thought why there's so much of it?

Where Did The Word Spam Come From?

We use the word spam in our everyday conversations about computers and the Internet. Where did the word actually come from?

The War on Spam: Google Fights Back

Google is engaged in a war. It is a war on spam. With new strategies and filters ready to put into place, the search engine is adding new firepower to its arsenal almost daily. Webmasters and SEO Consultants alike are terrified; fearing what the future holds for them. But for those of us that believe in the cause, the future isn’t scary; in fact, the future looks very bright.

Is There A Future For Spam?

What does the future hold for spammers? Is their industry about to disappear?

Spammer Stole My Email Address?

Do you get bounced, or rejected emails sent by someone else, with YOUR email address in the From line? Does it mean your computer was hacked, or a spammer has stolen your email address? Relax... this is the work of a spammer, but it does NOT indicate any security breach on your computer.

Is There A National Do Not Spam List?

Does a national list to reduce spam exist or is it one of the latest email scams?

What Exactly is Spam?

Spam is the term used to designate commercially oriented, unsolicited, bulk electronic messaging and communication. To curb the use of spam, the US passed the CAN-SPAM Act of 2003, make sure what you are doing are legal.

Spam, What is It Good For, Absolutely Nothing!

Over time, unless the growth of spam isn't stopped, it will destroy the usefulness and effectiveness of email as a communication tool.

SPAM Issues that You Must Be Aware of

When a SPAM complaint is filed, it is up to the ISP and web-hosting companies to determine what is and is not, SPAM. Often providers terminate website or dial up access based on just one complaint. Providers must strictly enforce their terms or they will face action by their upstream providers.

SPLOGS - Do They Really Suck?

What the heck is a SPLOG and who keeps making up these new Industry Terms for the Internet anyway? Well someone has to make up a name for some of the new things going on as the Internet Evolves.