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Phantazm: /* What is Spam? */

2009-10-07T22:30:51Z

‎What is Spam?

Phantazm: /* What is Spam? */

2009-10-07T22:29:55Z

‎What is Spam?

Phantazm: /* What is Spam? */

2009-10-07T22:28:58Z

‎What is Spam?

Phantazm at 16:22, 22 September 2009

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 ===How do Botnets enter my computer without my consent?===
-Botnets can be installed by [[Backdoor]]s, drive-by-downloads, [[Browser Exploit | web exploits]], [[Computer Worm | Worms]], [[Computer Virus|Computer Viruses]] and [[Trojan Horse | Trojan Horses]].<br><br>
+[[Botnets]] can be installed by [[Backdoor]]s, drive-by-downloads, [[Browser Exploit | web exploits]], [[Computer Worm | Worms]], [[Computer Virus|Computer Viruses]] and [[Trojan Horse | Trojan Horses]].<br><br>
 ==Reporting Spam==

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 Go to http://www.mywot.com/wiki/Cost_of_spam for an estimate of the true cost of [[Spam]].<br><br>
-==Can any form of spam be distributed from my computer without my consent?==
+==Can any form of Spam be distributed from my computer without my consent?==
-Yes, [[Botnets]] are a type of potentially unwanted programs (sometimes classified as [[Malware]]) that may be installed without your knowledge and may use your computer as a ''zombie computer'' to distribute [[Spam]]. The originator of the [[Botnet]] software can control and use them for other purposes. [[Botnets]] can be removed by running the latest anti-virus or anti-spyware software or blocked by using a firewall software.
+Yes, [[Botnets]] are a type of potentially unwanted programs (sometimes classified as [[Malware]]) that may be installed without your knowledge and may use your computer as a ''zombie computer'' to distribute [[Spam]]. The originator of the [[Botnets|Botnet]] software can control and use them for other purposes. [[Botnets]] can be removed by running the latest anti-virus or anti-spyware software or blocked by using a firewall software.
-===How do botnets enter my computer without my consent?===
+===How do Botnets enter my computer without my consent?===
-Botnets can be installed by [[Backdoor]]s, drive-by-downloads, [[Browser Exploits | web exploits]], [[Computer Worm | Worms]], [[Computer Virus|Computer Viruses and [[Trojan Horse | Trojan Horses]].<br><br>
+Botnets can be installed by [[Backdoor]]s, drive-by-downloads, [[Browser Exploit | web exploits]], [[Computer Worm | Worms]], [[Computer Virus|Computer Viruses]] and [[Trojan Horse | Trojan Horses]].<br><br>
 ==Reporting Spam==

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 Spam is the electronic version of "junk mail", unsolicited e-mail that advertises a service or product.[http://www.mywot.com/en/online-threats/spam]
-Go to http://www.mywot.com/wiki/Cost_of_spam for an estimate of the true cost of spam.<br><br>
+Go to http://www.mywot.com/wiki/Cost_of_spam for an estimate of the true cost of [[Spam]].<br><br>
 ==Can any form of spam be distributed from my computer without my consent?==
-Yes, botnets are a type of potentially unwanted programs (sometimes classified as malware) that may be installed without your knowledge and may use your computer as a ''zombie computer'' to distribute spam. The originator of the botnet software can control and use them for other purposes. Botnets can be removed by running the latest anti-virus or anti-spyware software or blocked by using a firewall software.
+Yes, [[Botnets]] are a type of potentially unwanted programs (sometimes classified as [[Malware]]) that may be installed without your knowledge and may use your computer as a ''zombie computer'' to distribute [[Spam]]. The originator of the [[Botnet]] software can control and use them for other purposes. [[Botnets]] can be removed by running the latest anti-virus or anti-spyware software or blocked by using a firewall software.
 ===How do botnets enter my computer without my consent?===
-Botnets can be installed by [[Backdoor]]s, drive-by-downloads, web exploits, worms, [[Computer Virus]]es and [[Trojan Horse]]s.<br><br>
+Botnets can be installed by [[Backdoor]]s, drive-by-downloads, [[Browser Exploits | web exploits]], [[Computer Worm | Worms]], [[Computer Virus|Computer Viruses and [[Trojan Horse | Trojan Horses]].<br><br>
 ==Reporting Spam==

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 ===How do botnets enter my computer without my consent?===
-Botnets can be installed by backdoors, drive-by-downloads, web exploits, worms, viruses and [[Trojan Horse]](s).<br><br>
+Botnets can be installed by [[Backdoor]]s, drive-by-downloads, web exploits, worms, [[Computer Virus]]es and [[Trojan Horse]]s.<br><br>
 ==Reporting Spam==

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 Spam is the electronic version of "junk mail", unsolicited e-mail that advertises a service or product.[http://www.mywot.com/en/online-threats/spam]
 Go to http://www.mywot.com/wiki/Cost_of_spam for an estimate of the true cost of spam.<br><br>
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 ===How do botnets enter my computer without my consent?===
-Botnets can be installed by backdoors, drive-by-downloads, web exploits, worms, viruses and [[Trojan horses]].<br><br>
+Botnets can be installed by backdoors, drive-by-downloads, web exploits, worms, viruses and [[Trojan Horse]](s).<br><br>
 ==Reporting Spam==

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 ==What is Spam?==
-Go to http://www.mywot.com/en/online-threats/spam for a full description of what is spam.
+Go to http://www.mywot.com/en/online-threats/spam for a full description of what is spam.<br>
-Go to http://www.mywot.com/wiki/Cost_of_spam for an estimate of the true cost of spam.<br>
+Go to http://www.mywot.com/wiki/Cost_of_spam for an estimate of the true cost of spam.<br><br>
 ==Can any form of spam be distributed from my computer without my consent?==

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	Go to http://www.mywot.com/en/online-threats/spam for a full description of what is spam.		Go to http://www.mywot.com/en/online-threats/spam for a full description of what is spam.

		+	Go to http://www.mywot.com/wiki/Cost_of_spam for an estimate of the true cost of spam.

	==Can any form of spam be distributed from my computer without my consent?==		==Can any form of spam be distributed from my computer without my consent?==

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 * Japan <br />[http://www.dekyo.or.jp/ Nippon Information Communication Association] <br />email: ''meiwaku@dekyo.or.jp''<br><br>
 '''Other'''
 If the owner of the domain name that the spam message originated from is protected by the WhoisGuard privacy service, you can [http://www.whoisguard.com/report-spam.asp report the spam directly to WhoisGuard].