|
Home
SEM News
Yahoo boosts anti-spam efforts
2003-10-21
Yahoo has launched a number of new measures to prevent spam emails from flooding the accounts of its users, including a facility that scans attachments for viruses.
As of today subscribers to Yahoo's email service will be able to sort email into known and unknown senders, allowing them to pre-empt and block unwanted messages.
Users will also be granted up to 500 disposable email aliases, which can be used to exclusively collect spam before being dropped.
An online anti-spam resource centre has also been created, in which users can find information, tips and advice on how best to tackle spam.
Jim Nail, a Forrester Research senior analyst, commented on the uses of Yahoo's new anti-spam enhancements:
'The biggest addition here is the scanning of attachments for viruses. This is something consumers will get a ton of value out of,' he said, according to Digit.
Yahoo has recently extended its search capabilities and closed deals with two different providers to provide downloadable films and games.
Read more
|