[SURBL-Discuss] browser plugin?

Michele Neylon:: Blacknight.ie michele at blacknight.ie
Mon Feb 13 22:45:13 CET 2006


Matthew.van.Eerde at hbinc.com wrote:
> 
> To warn the browser's user (me, ATM) that the site they are visiting is spamvertised and/or a reported phishing site.  Useful for those who do not have control over their mail server, especially if they're using webmail.
> 
> Also a proof-of-concept of the "right way" to implement a phishing blacklist -- without sacrificing user privacy.
> 

Wanring an end user that the site is spamvertised may appeal to some
people, but I can't really see much benefit to users in general.

As for phishing sites... That might be worth exploring, but is SURBL
data the best way of handling this?



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