Spam Buster

 Spam. Nobody likes it. Nobody likes it. Nobody wants it. Nobody wants it. No, we do not speak about canned meat, but of the communications that reach our email in vast quantities uninvited, unwanted, irrelevant, or even improper. While most mailboxes have some sort of spam filtering software incorporated into their system, they don't seem to do much to capture what you want to catch them and let them do what you want them to. Therefore, turning to any form of supplementary spam filtering software is becoming vital. One such screening system for Outlook and Outlook Express users receives raved ratings for its great detection and low falsifying rate (i.e,. what you want to get through does).

Cloudmark Desktop is a unique community-based filtering method, formerly known as SpamNet and SafetyBar. This community-based filter system users are reliant on reporting any new spam. They are placed on a blacklist within minutes of a spammer being reported. No other member will receive this spam at that point. Cloudmark also applies the same fundamental method to e-mail scams.

Interestingly, Cloudmark provides a digital spam reporting approach. Every user begins with a neutral reputation. The reputation of a user increases if it is among the first to notice unwanted information. On the reverse side of the coin, the reputation of a user diminishes when they report spam incorrectly. The outcome is an automated, highly scalable and tamper-resistant system.

An additional plus is that because the software does not rely on the user to configure its settings, it installs and is easy to use in minutes. Cloudmark prevents spam in excess of 98% and boasts over a million users globally.

The fee for a one-year subscription is $39.95. The subscription is annually renewed. For anyone wishing to test drive the product, the Outlook or Outlook Express can be tested free of charge for 15 days.