Mailblocks Makes No-Spam Service Simpler

Mailblocks Makes No-Spam Service Simpler

Written By
Mark Hachman
Mark Hachman
Jul 28, 2003
1 minute read
eWeek content and product recommendations are editorially independent. We may make money when you click on links to our partners. Learn More

On Monday, Mailblocks is set to introduce a new version of its spam-free email service that dramatically simplifies the process of fighting spam.

Mailblocks.com currently provides a $9.95/year Web-based email service that receives, sends and archives email, and serves as a front end for other SMTP and POP3 accounts. Mailblocks blocks 100 percent of all spam with no false positives, executives say, by using a “challenge/response” system to eliminate automated spamming.

On Monday, Mailblocks.com will roll out an improved challenge-response system, Challenge/Response 2.0, that aggregates the responses to challenges across the entire system. The update will significantly cut back on the number of challenges issued to individuals who interact with Mailblocks clients, dramatically lessening the “hassle factor”, according to Mailblocks executives.

eWeek Logo

eWeek has the latest technology news and analysis, buying guides, and product reviews for IT professionals and technology buyers. The site's focus is on innovative solutions and covering in-depth technical content. eWeek stays on the cutting edge of technology news and IT trends through interviews and expert analysis. Gain insight from top innovators and thought leaders in the fields of IT, business, enterprise software, startups, and more.

Property of TechnologyAdvice. © 2026 TechnologyAdvice. All Rights Reserved

Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the products that appear on this site are from companies from which TechnologyAdvice receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site including, for example, the order in which they appear. TechnologyAdvice does not include all companies or all types of products available in the marketplace.