Subject: Important service announcement from SBC Internet Services

From: "SBC Internet Services" <[email-masked]>
Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2005 09:44:00 -0400

Dear SBC Internet Services Member:

SBC Internet Services (SBCIS) is constantly working to 
combat spam, viruses and other online threats.  Below is an 
update regarding some of SBCIS’ efforts to date:   
Free Online Protection Software:  The SBC Yahoo! Online 
Protection software suite is available for SBC Yahoo! 
Members.  This free software brings Members several online 
protection tools in one easy-to-use Dashboard.  For more 
information about the Online Protection software, see: 
http://help.yahoo.com/help/us/sbc/dsl/yop/yop-01.html

Internet Security:  SBC Internet Services is constantly 
working to make the Internet a safer place for its Members, 
and we encourage Members to learn more about the security 
tools available to them.  For more information about 
Internet Security, please see:  
http://help.sbcglobal.net/results.php?all=0&category=7

Port 25 filtering:  Port 25 filters are widely used by many 
ISPs to combat junk email and spam from mis-configured and 
virus-infected computers.  On May 24, 2005, the Federal 
Trade Commission specifically recommended that ISPs employ 
Port 25 filters to combat the spread of spam and viruses.  
SBCIS has been pro-active in its spam prevention efforts 
and, as announced in the September 2004 Member newsletters, 
has already began filtering direct outgoing email 
connections using Port 25 (SMTP) to non-SBCIS/Yahoo mail 
servers from Members using dynamic DSL and Dialup 
connections.   

Because of the Port 25 filters, Members using a private 
company, university or hosting provider mail server (i.e. 
non-SBC Yahoo! mail server) will not be able to send 
outgoing email from dynamic DSL and Dialup connections 
without taking the steps outlined by SBCIS at:
http://help.sbcglobal.net/article.php?item=4640

PLEASE NOTE:  In addition to the changes and new features 
explained above, SBC Internet Services makes other periodic 
changes and adjustments to your service.  In 
some cases, SBCIS may provide notice of such changes, and 
may do so in one of the following ways:  1) email to your 
SBCIS email account; 2) posting a notice in the monthly 
Member Newsletter; or 3) posting a notice or alert on the 
front page of our Member help-site (for SBC Yahoo! Members
click "Help" from your SBC Yahoo! home-page).  
In order to stay apprised of such 
changes, you must periodically check your SBCIS email, the 
Member Newsletter and the SBC Yahoo! Help website.  

Please do not reply to this e-mail, as it will go to an 
unmonitored mailbox.

SAFETY TIP:  
SBC Internet Services cares about your Internet safety. 
Since even familiar links can be used to misdirect and 
defraud, consumers should guard against clicking directly 
on hyperlinks. To be sure you're being directed 
appropriately, always copy and paste the URL into your 
browser. Learn more about ensuring a safe Internet 
experience at: http://www.sbc.com/safety.

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