Subject Checks

There is an overview of the SPAM Blocking process here.

   Checks

Run of spaces in the Subject

This rule identifies email containing runs of spaces in the subject, typical of SPAM

Example interface:

Options:
(More Info)Off, Weight, Mark, Block, Delete

Default:Block

where a run is

SPAM email often have runs of more than 7 spaces in the subject, legitimate email do not

Example interface:

Range4 - 64 Spaces

Default:8 Spaces

Nonalpha chars

This rule identifies email containing non alphanumerical characters in the subject, typical of SPAM

Example interface:

Options:
(More Info)Off, Weight, Mark, Block, Delete

Default:Block

where there are more than

SPAM email often have more than 4 non alphanumericals in the subject, legitimate email do not

Example interface:

Range5 - 32 Characters

Default:7 Characters

Punctuation chars

This rule identifies email containing many punctuation characters in the subject, typical of SPAM

Example interface:

Options:
(More Info)Off, Weight, Mark, Block, Delete

Default:Block

Missing Subject

This rule identifies email with no subject header or a blank subject

Example interface:

Options:
(More Info)Off, Weight, Mark, Block, Delete

Default:Weight

Internet Updated Phrases

The action to take if an Internet updated disallowed subject phrase is found.

Example interface:

Options:
(More Info)Off, Weight, Mark, Block, Delete

Default:Block

Gappy Text

G-a-p-p-y text found in the subject, this form of text is often used by spammers to foil spam blockers. As this practice is used to circumvent blocking: it is a highly reliable mechanism for detecting spam

Example interface:

Options:
(More Info)Off, Weight, Mark, Block, Delete

Default:Weight