Blue Security folds under spammer’s wrath

Blue Security, the antispam service that automatically sent opt-out messages for its subscribers shutdown it’s service as it’s battle with the internet’s criminal underground escalated. What this highlights is the raw power held by internet criminals and the botnets they control. I think this is an example of why security professionals should avoid a direct response to internet attacks and rather use logging and filtering techniques. Instead of making yourself a target, you’ll block most of the harmful effects while at the same time gathering information on the attack that can be useful in prosecuting the offenders.