If you have a Movable Type blog (even one you don’t use), it needs to be patched. It seems that there’s a file in there, mt-send-entry.cgi, that can be used by spammers as an open relay. Whoopsie! Best thing is to just delete the file. It’s supposed to be used to let readers “E-mail this page to a friend”, and how many people use that functionality on their blog? Shred it.
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Scott Schrantz is a computer and Web professional living on the sagebrush-y outskirts of Carson City, Nevada. This weblog is my place to talk about technology, travel, history, family, life, or whatever I find compelling. Hopefully you'll agree.
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Around Carson
Sammy's Having Fun
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Carsonpedia
Western Nevada Historic Photo Collection
WNHPC Blog
Computer Vet Computer Service and Web Design
And yes, “Computer Vet” is supposed to evoke the word veterinarian, as a subtle play on the term “Computer Doctor”.