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Postfix anti-spam filtering

abstract 
This article explain simple way to set up RBL anti-spam filter for Postfix MTA.
compatible 
  • Postfix 2.x version

RBL stands for Real-time Blackhole List. RBL is a special DNS-based service which supports database of spam-compromised IP adresses. Some mail servers, including Postfix support RBL checking of sender IP(and blocking mail), which allows to reduce amount of incoming spam.

To enable RBL anti-spam filtering, add following line to main.cf config file:

config file: main.cf
 maps_rbl_domain=cbl.abuseat.org

This example uses cbl.abuseat.org RBL service, which filters considerable quantity of spam, while passing through nearly all non-spam letters.

Some others RBL services may block more spam, however, there is also a chance that they will not pass a legal, non-spam letter(false positive result).

Use search engine to find other RBL lists. Example queries:

  • RBL list
  • DNSBL list

warning 
  • Use RBL services carefully, or you may experience problems with non-spam mail receiving
  • This is most simple and not quite accurate solution. It is possible, that more complicated anti-spam software will work better.
  • There is no automated, 100% accurate spam-filters
tested by AnyExample.com on 2006-08-07
  • FreeBSD 6.1 :: Postfix 2.3.2
 


 
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