Spam Arrest

Hardware/Software Setup Required

Problem Description

Spam Arrest is a tool used to protect e-mail accounts against spam. It uses challenge/response technology. Go to the Spam Arrest Web site and read more about it. Then, write a brief report explaining how it works, its main characteristics, and at least five advantages and five disadvantages of Spam Arrest.

Estimated completion time: 60 minutes.

Outcome

A brief report explaining how Spam Arrest works, including its main advantages and disadvantages

Validation/Evaluation

  • How does Spam Arrest work?
  • What are its main characteristics?
  • What are its main advantages?
  • What are its main disadvantages?