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Re: Blocking MX query


From: Tony Finch <dot () dotat at>
Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2012 12:37:44 +0100

Ibrahim <ibrahim1 () gmail com> wrote:

We are thinking to block MX queries on our DNS server, so only spammer that
use their own SMTP server will got affected. [...] Any best practice to
block MX query?

Don't do this. It won't hinder spammers and it'll cause problems for legit
users.

Tony.
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