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RE: Xtra to close 25/TCP Outbound...

From: Kerry Thompson <adsl_at_security.geek.nz>
Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2006 16:15:08 +1200 (NZST)
Message-ID: <28325.202.37.225.46.1144037708.squirrel@www.crypt.gen.nz>

Mark Foster said:
> I've made an assumption I guess. However given their cited reasons, I
> can't see that blocking it inbound would do anything but cause an uproar.
>
> One can only hope they're not _that_ stupid... !
>

I believe they will be blocking both inbound and outbound, with the option
of opting out if you have sufficient reasons to be using it.

The NBR story last week has a little more information

http://www.nbr.co.nz/home/column_article.asp?id=14776&cid=3&cname=Technology

it also looks like they will be monitoring traffic for port-25 usage, and
contacting those customers which are currently sending traffic over it.

Kerry

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