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Understanding Spam Filters and Anti-Spam Tactics

To make the best choice when it comes to preventing and eliminating spam, it's good to know your tools. Here's what you need to know.

Bayesian Spam Filtering (57) Disposable Email Addresses (19) Challenge / Response (18)

DomainKeys Identified Mail (DKIM)
DomainKeys Identified Mail (DKIM) lets senders claim messages as theirs in a verifiable manner (to help ward off phishing scams or make it past spam filters, for example).

Vouch By Reference (VBR)
Vouch By Reference (VBR) allows email senders to list third parties that, they believe, will vouch for them to avoid costly spam filtering.

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