What is Spam?
Spam is indiscriminately sent unsolicited, unwanted, irrelevant, or inappropriate messages, especially commercial advertising in mass quantities. It is also known as electronic "junk mail."
Why is Spam a Threat?
Spam, like any unsolicited email, may contain worms, viruses and other malicious code.
e-Mail Marketing: Requirements for Commercial E-mailers
The CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 (Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act) establishes requirements for those who send commercial email, spells out penalties for spammers and companies whose products are advertised in spam if they violate the law, and gives consumers the right to ask e-mailers to stop spamming them. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is authorized to enforce this Act. The law's main provisions indicate:
