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Re: Compromised email account?


From: Adam Pal <pal_adam () gmx net>
Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2011 11:59:16 +0100

Hello Jacob,

You could ask some logs or evidence from your provider (i doubt they will do).
However SMTP is not very secure, i.e. if send without authentication is accepted
the FROM is falsified the server will reply to the FROM.


-- 
Best regards,
 Adam Pal   

Tuesday, February 8, 2011, 4:14:10 AM, you wrote:

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JB> Hi,
JB> After awaking this morning, I found my inbox riddled with failed  
JB> delivery notices from my service provider. Wierd thing is I haven't  
JB> sent emails from the address in weeks.
JB> Does this mean my inbox has been compromised? If so, is there anything
JB> I can do to reclaim it and maintain it without this issue occuring  
JB> again?

JB> Jacob.

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Securing Apache Web Server with thawte Digital Certificate
In this guide we examine the importance of Apache-SSL and who needs an SSL certificate.  We look at how SSL works, how 
it benefits your company and how your customers can tell if a site is secure. You will find out how to test, purchase, 
install and use a thawte Digital Certificate on your Apache web server. Throughout, best practices for set-up are 
highlighted to help you ensure efficient ongoing management of your encryption keys and digital certificates.

http://www.dinclinx.com/Redirect.aspx?36;4175;25;1371;0;5;946;e13b6be442f727d1
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