[TriLUG] increase in SPAM?

[Reginald Reed]

trilug-bounces at trilug.org wrote:
> On Sat, 3 Jan 2004, Greg Brown wrote:
> 
>> Has anyone else noticed a dramatic increase in Spam since ~ 12/28/03?
>> Just curious.  I've seen a big increase.
> 
> Absolutely.  I need to start graphing this with rrdtool/mrtg or
> something but I'm definitely noticing a spike.

I've seen this as well.  Makes me wonder if this has anything to do with the
"No Call" list.  Firms who used lots of telemarketing may be moving to
professional spammers as an alternative.  I definitely view them in the same
way, just using different distribution methods.

--Reggie