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Since the first
spam message was sent over 25 years ago (documented at least as far
back as 1978), the problem has continued to escalate. It
wasn't until the past couple of years, though, that enough people
had e-mail, and were able to receive graphic-laden messages, that
this really became a problem.
Sure, we occasionally received one or two junk e-mails, but we
simply ignored them or deleted them. Now, though, these unwanted e-mails have
become as prolific as the products they represent. In 2003 the
consensus was that about 45% of all e-mail messages were considered
spam. By the beginning of 2004, that number had reached more than
60% and by some estimates that number is now nearly 90%.
Back in 2002, Johnson Services began scanning incoming e-mails for
viruses and certain types of spam on a trial basis. And although
anti-virus technologies seem to work well, spam has proven more
difficult to eradicate. What constitutes spam for some may be vital
industry news for others.
Spam has now increased so much that we have had to end our
anti-virus/anti-spam trial. Johnson Services will continue to
provide e-mail anti-virus and anti-spam solutions on an optional
basis to those who wish to subscribe. Otherwise, there are many
other anti-spam solutions available from third parties.
For all the options available, check out our
spam-options page. |
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