Faster and Easier Identification of Spamming Activities Thanks to ZEROSPAM

Implementation of the First Automated System for Submitting spam to the CRTC's Spam Reporting Centre

MONTREAL, Dec. 16, 2014 /CNW Telbec/ - ZEROSPAM Security is pleased to collaborate with the CRTC in the fight against spam and to support its efforts in the enforcement of Canada's anti-spam legislation (CASL). ZEROSPAM has implemented two new mechanisms that facilitate and accelerate the reporting of spam and the forwarding of incriminating messages to enforcement agencies. These automated mechanisms allow clients to submit spam that has either been received or put in quarantine to the Spam Reporting Centre (SRC), which is managed by the CRTC. ZEROSPAM is the very first anti-spam solution to integrate a notification mechanism of this kind to support the new legislation, an endeavor that is entirely aligned with the CRTC's mission. 

As a top player in the Canadian email security market, ZEROSPAM processes millions of email messages daily and leverages on this valuable information to establish a link between their clients and the CRTC. The ZEROSPAM servers scan all messages sent to clients, separating legitimate emails from those that are undesirable or potentially harmful. A stream of clean email is then sent to clients. A portion of the rejected messages is put in quarantine and clients can have access to these messages through a Web interface called Cumulus. 

The new version of Cumulus, launched a few days ago, integrates a new "Report to CRTC" button, which allows ZEROSPAM clients to select one or several spam messages that have been quarantined and submit them to the SRC. This is the first automated mechanism. The second is linked to the ZEROSPAM feedback plug-in for Outlook. This tool allows clients to install a button in Outlook, which, when clicked, reports any spam that managed to infiltrate their inbox to the company. This plug-in now includes a button that allows clients to send received spam to the SRC, where the nature and origin of the mail will be analyzed.  

"For us, the fight against spam and other email borne threats is a very real battle that our teams engage in daily with tenacity and dedication. If we can support the CRTC in its efforts and contribute to stopping certain spammers from doing their dirty work, we will be greatly satisfied," says David Poellhuber, president and CEO of ZEROSPAM Security.

ABOUT ZEROSPAM 
ZEROSPAM Security is the Quebec leader in the email security sector. Launched in 2013, the ZEROSPAM solution was one of the very first cloud anti-spam solutions to be offered in Canada. Thanks to its proven efficiency, its user-friendliness and outstanding technical support, ZEROSPAM quickly gained the confidence of such prestigious clients as the SAQ, the SSQ, the CSN, Cogeco Diffusion, the City of Quebec, Telefilm Canada, Lise Watier and Beyond the Rack. ZEROSPAM also contributes to raising awareness within companies about the dangers of cyber crime. 

About the New Canadian Anti-Spam Legistlation
Canada's New Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) entered into force on July 1, 2014. Its goal is to protect Canadian citizens from unwanted and fraudulent electronic messages sent by spammers and to discourage spammers from pursuing such activities. The maximum penalty for a violation is $1,00,000 in the case of an individual and $10,000,000 in the case of any other person. The main agency responsible for enforcing the legislation is the CRTC. Canadians can now submit received spam to the Spam Reporting Centre, which is managed by the CRTC.

SOURCE ZEROSPAM Security

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