Deny host based on detected spam?

[Hugo van der Kooij]

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Michael St. Laurent wrote:
> Is there a way to make an entry in the /etc/hosts.deny table based on
> reaching a specified threshold of spam activity?

If you deny the TCP connection there is a reasonable change the system
will go to your fallback MX.

Only stop them at TCP level if they use 100s of TCP connections at the
same time. In other cases reject them a the SMTP level.

Hugo

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	A: Yes.
	>Q: Are you sure?
	>>A: Because it reverses the logical flow of conversation.
	>>>Q: Why is top posting frowned upon?

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