Spam and exploit scans are out of control

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There is a significant issue with mail server security, highlighted by over 50 relay attempts from Asian IP ranges, indicating a growing problem with spam and abuse. The lack of responsiveness from ISPs in addressing these issues is noted, particularly regarding outdated blacklists that are still in use. Additionally, there are numerous exploit attempts targeting IIS servers, raising concerns about security vulnerabilities. The discussion emphasizes the effectiveness of filtering out specific Asian net ranges as a protective measure. There is also a recognition of the prevalence of proxy servers in Asia, which are often more anonymous and secure compared to those in other regions. The conversation reflects a strong preference for using Apache over IIS due to perceived security flaws in the latter.
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I woke up this morning, and I noticed I had over 50 attempts for relaying through my mail server (mostly from Asian net ranges). I feel strongly that this has gotten out of control, and I wish I could report the individual IPs to their corresponding ISPs, knowing they would take the appropiate actions. As we all know, ISPs are very, very lazy when it comes to customer abuse. Bellsouth, for instance, still uses a real-time blacklist that, as the author says, should no longer be used, and encourages people to contact their respective ISPs and alert them that the blacklist is no longer maintained.

To add more grunts and groans, I checked my web server logs and noticed a ton of IIS exploit attempts (isn't Code Red over?). This, I believe, is more serious than spam, and actions should definitely be taken against this garbage; however, ISPs are lazy.

The only protective measure I've been able to implement is filtering out the netranges (three Class A's and a few B's and C's - all Asian).

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You mention the IP ranges mostly coming from Asia, isn't Asia the host to more proxy servers than another other place? I know the few times I've used a proxy, they were located all throughout Asia. Also, I noticed most of the Asian proxies are far more anonymous and secure than those in Europe and the United States.
 
IIS? It will take me only a few seconds to tell you why i would never have IIS as my webserver. I'm straight-up apache. Hey, Cod since you live in Georgia could I send you a private message regarding colleges in Georgia?
 
Cod said:
You mention the IP ranges mostly coming from Asia, isn't Asia the host to more proxy servers than another other place? I know the few times I've used a proxy, they were located all throughout Asia. Also, I noticed most of the Asian proxies are far more anonymous and secure than those in Europe and the United States.

Even more of a reason to block the Asian netblocks.

cipher said:
IIS? It will take me only a few seconds to tell you why i would never have IIS as my webserver. I'm straight-up apache. Hey, Cod since you live in Georgia could I send you a private message regarding colleges in Georgia?

I'm aware of IIS's flaws. In my previous post I never said I ran IIS. I merely stated that I'm being constantly probed for IIS security vulenerbilities.
 
ok graphic7, good to know that you don't run IIS.
 
cipher said:
IIS? It will take me only a few seconds to tell you why i would never have IIS as my webserver. I'm straight-up apache. Hey, Cod since you live in Georgia could I send you a private message regarding colleges in Georgia?
Sure buddy. I'd be glad to help you in any way possible.
 
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