To our clients who use our advanced spam filtering service,
Per your request we have added a feature which allows you to see which email messages are being blocked by the spam filter – and you can choose to delete or whitelist the addresses. You will receive an email from the spam filter, only when there is email which might be questionable.
It is OK to click on the link in this email.
Swiftec Support
Your Attention Needed: Re-configure Your Email Settings to Send Email Most common email viruses are sent using port 25 to infect computers. Often times the user never knows their computer has been infected. In order to protect our customers, Verizon has turned off the ability to send email using port 25 for all users other than those using a @verizon.net email address.
If you want immediate step-by-step instructions, visit change my port settings to 587 now.
What is outbound port 25 blocking?
Outbound port 25 blocking is a network configuration change that will prevent computers on the Verizon network from connecting to servers outside of our network. Servers outside the Verizon network use a method commonly employed to send unauthenticated, unsolicited e-mail or “spam”.
Why is Verizon blocking outbound port 25?
The majority of spam (unsolicited email) on the Internet is caused by malicious software viruses that take control of infected computers. These viruses direct the infected machines to send email through port 25. Verizon takes spam very seriously. Verizon blocks outgoing connections on port 25 to prevent infected computers from being used by spammers to send unsolicited email. Outbound port 25 blocking is a standard industry method to control spam.
When will outbound port 25 blocking be implemented?
We will begin implementing outbound port 25 blocking in the first quarter of 2009.
Will outbound port 25 blocking apply to all Verizon broadband customers?
Outbound port 25 blocking will be applied to FIOS and High Speed Internet services that use dynamic IP addresses. If you subscribe to a static IP address service, you will not be affected.
Do I have a dynamic IP address?
If you have standard residential or business FIOS / High Speed Internet service, you have a dynamic IP address. Static IP packages are sold as an upgraded service.
Will I be impacted by port 25 blocking?
If you have a dynamic IP address and you use a third party email account to send email from a desktop client such as Outlook®, Outlook Express® or similar programs, you may be affected and should continue to read this notice. If you are using email provided as part of your VErizon service or a web-based email account from another provider, you will not be affected.
How do I determine if I am using a third party email account?
If your email address is not part of your Verizon FiOS or High Speed Internet Service, and it does NOT end with @verizon.net, you are using a third party account.
Do I have to change my Verizon.net email account settings?
No. Subscribers using Verizon email services will not be impacted.
I am using a third party email account that I access using my web browser. Will I be affected?
No. Web-based email services will not be impacted.
I am using a third party email account. I also use a desktop client to manage my email. What must I do to continue using my third party service?
You have three options:
What is Message Submission?Message submission is an alternate way to send email which is not affected by outbound port 25 filtering.
Is there a whitelist or exemption process?No.
If you have Verizon email or just use Verizon as your Internet Service Provider this will affect you!
On September 22, 2009 Verizon is going to block port 25 for outgoing email. In English – they are preventing users from sending POP email using the default settings. It is critical that you make the following changes NOW to your email so that it will work after September 22nd. This change will affect those who use Verizon as an ISP and POP email. To make these changes you must go into Outlook (on each computer) and change your port settings.(If you use an Exchange server please contact us!)
The instructions are below:
Click OK to save the changes and test your email account by clicking SEND/RECEIVE on the main Outlook window.
From Brian Casey – two utilities which will remind you if you meant to send an attachment, but forgot.
http://www.rsoutlook.com/us/prods/prod06.html
http://www.sperrysoftware.com/outlook/Attachment-Forget-Me-Not.asp
Thanks Brian!
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