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Unmasking the .monster TLD: Are Spammers Running Rampant?

In the vast expanse of the internet, the battle against spam is a never-ending struggle. Recently, concerns have been raised about the .monster top-level domain (TLD), with suspicions that it might be serving as a haven for spammers. This blog post delves into the alarming pattern of one-day spam domains

Commitment to Free Speech

In the ever-evolving world of the internet, the commitment to free speech is not just a virtue, but a necessity for companies providing internet services. The dynamic landscape of social behavior and public opinion is such that today's villain can easily become tomorrow's hero, and vice versa. The heroes of

DKIM Signing Change / "Vulnerability" Exposure

Two days ago a customer of ours approached us to report what they called a vulnerability. While it's not an entirely unfair use of the word "vulnerability," it isn't quite deserving of being categorized with exposure of private data, server intrusions, or any of the normal things that often worry

The Flaws of Using Gmail as a Frontend for MXroute

In today's digital age, email plays a crucial role in our personal and professional lives. With the abundance of email service providers available, users often seek ways to streamline their email management by integrating different platforms. One popular combination is using Gmail as a frontend for MXroute, a reliable email

MXroute Outbound Delivery Delays: When MongoDB Became a Hungry Hungry Hippo

In the early morning of June 15th, users of MXroute experienced outbound delivery delays that disrupted their communication flow. The culprit behind this unexpected disruption was identified as MongoDB, a NoSQL database system. In this blog post, we will explore the details of the incident and draw an analogy between

Dispelling Misconceptions: Understanding UCEPROTECT and Realtime Blacklists

Introduction In our mission to revolutionize the industry, we have encountered widespread misinformation surrounding email practices. One such topic that has been plagued by misconceptions is UCEPROTECT, a controversial service accused of various social crimes. While certain allegations hold true, it is crucial to dispel the misunderstandings and shed light

Introducing the New MXroute Webmail Upgrade: All Your Email Needs in One Place

We are thrilled to announce a significant enhancement to MXroute's webmail service. After careful consideration and listening to our users' feedback, we have developed an in-house webmail solution that combines all the features users desire into one convenient platform. With this upgrade, we aim to provide a seamless experience for

Email compromises on the rise

We're seeing a continual increase in the number of compromised email accounts each day, and we've finally identified the source of it. Trend Micro actually wrote more about this source than we could, so you should give their blog post a read: https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/22/

MXRBL Moved to SpamAssassin

A while back we launched our own RBL (*) called MXRBL, in response to customer complaints that we were doing a poor job of filtering spam. Since then we've been using this RBL to reject email from IP addresses that we have blacklisted as a result of customer complaints and log

Discontinuing Afterlogic

After reviewing all of the relevant variables, the decision has been made to discontinue our support for Afterlogic. On May 16, 2023 we will be removing it from all servers. We are aware that this was our most successful method of deploying CalDAV and CardDAV for our users, but this

Google's Recent Increase in PTR Record Errors

If you've recently tried to send an email and received an error message stating "The IP address sending this message does not have a PTR record setup," you're not alone. Based on our observations, we have noticed an increase in the number of interactions with Google returning this error message

Pixel Server Migration

This blog post is only relevant to users of the MXroute service who have been provisioned on the pixel.mxrouting.net server. If you are not on the pixel.mxrouting.net server, this blog post is not intended for you. If your DNS records are otherwise pointing to "lisa.mxrouting.

Sunfire Server Migration

This blog post is only relevant to users of the MXroute service who have been provisioned on the sunfire.mxrouting.net server. If you are not on the sunfire.mxrouting.net server, this blog post is not intended for you. If your DNS records are otherwise pointing to "ghost.mxroute.

Configuring Postfix to Use MXroute as an Outbound Relay

If you're looking for a reliable and cost-effective email relay service, MXroute is an excellent choice. With MXroute, you can easily configure your Postfix server to use their outbound relay service to ensure reliable email delivery. In this blog post, we'll go through the steps to configure Postfix to use

Blizzard Server Migration

This blog post is only relevant to users of the MXroute service who have been provisioned on the blizzard.mxrouting.net server. If you are not on the blizzard.mxrouting.net server, this blog post is not intended for you. This message is to inform you that we are in

Double Opt-In: Why it's Essential for Running a Mailing List

Email marketing is one of the most effective ways to reach out to potential customers and keep existing ones engaged. However, with the rise of spam and the increasing number of laws and regulations governing email marketing, it's become essential to use a double opt-in process to build and manage

Maintaining a Valid SPF Record: Essential for Email Delivery

Email is an indispensable tool for communication in the digital world. Whether for personal or business purposes, it plays a critical role in staying connected and exchanging information. However, with the increasing number of spam emails and phishing scams, it is crucial to ensure the authenticity of emails to protect

Challenges of IP Reputation

Maintaining a clean IP reputation can be a challenging task, particularly in the context of email marketing and online communication. In this blog post, we'll explore some of the reasons why it's so hard to keep IP reputation clean and how to mitigate the risks. First and foremost, the internet

Accusations of Unfair Account Termination

MXroute is a reputable email hosting service provider that has been serving its customers for many years. Over the years, we have established ourselves as one of the most reliable email hosting services available. However, in recent times, there have been reviews and comments claiming that we terminate users without