How to block SMTP for some countries ?

Novisoft

• December 13, 2014 02:20

Hello, I am looking for a way to block SMTP for some countries. This due to the email accounts passwords being compromised by keylogger virus on their PC. So, I know I'll not fix this issue definitely, but I am sure this will reduce the negative impact on server's IP reputation since it will block bots from countries that usually sends a huge volume of spam and with which we don't have business. I am using CSF. Thank you in advance for your precious help.

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  keat63

  • December 14, 2014 13:34

  I guess you could add country codes in CSF, however this would block the whole of china. Or another way, if you have an indication as the where the hackers are coming from, add the octets in Deny IP list. Maybe something like xxx.xxx.0.0/16 However, i'm still learning, so don't take my word for it.

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  Novisoft

  • December 15, 2014 05:40

  Hi Keat63 and thank you for your answer. I just want to block email sending from those countries, not whole trafic. I am not sure, but I think I'll have to setup a deny per country rule on Exim itself, if this is possible of course.

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  cPanelMichael

  • December 15, 2014 12:59

  Hello :) You may find this thread helpful: Any way to block Romaina from logging into Exim? Thank you.

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