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Is Blank "Mail From" safe?

Printed From: LogSat Software
Category: Spam Filter ISP
Forum Name: Spam Filter ISP Support
Forum Description: General support for Spam Filter ISP
URL: https://www.logsat.com/spamfilter/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=647
Printed Date: 05 February 2025 at 1:58am


Topic: Is Blank "Mail From" safe?
Posted By: dcook
Subject: Is Blank "Mail From" safe?
Date Posted: 22 May 2003 at 8:34am
It was recomended in earlier releases than 1.12.122  -- is is now functional and safe to turn on????


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Posted By: LogSat
Date Posted: 22 May 2003 at 12:54pm

The problem is not if it's functional or not... The feature always worked correctly by rejecting email with a null MAIL FROM.

The issue is that some legitimate emails are sent with NULL mail froms. Examples are Postmaster/Sys Admin error messages, and Read/Delivery receipts.

It is up to the admins to decide if they want to enable the feature, thus blocking more spam, but also legitimate email.

Roberto Franceschetti
LogSat Software


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