list email address security

[Ken Apthorpe]

A word of caution to all you Rev-heads ...

I've read posts about the list/archive security of email addresses.  After 8
months of spam-free bliss my current email address has suddenly been found
by the Nigerian <tell us your bank account number and we will transfer a
million bucks> spammers. At last my financial future is assured, gravy train
here I come ....

I realise it may be pure coincidence that they found me about a week after I
joined the list (which is the only one I have subscribed to with my current
address).  They may well have got me from some other source. But I can't
help but note the coincidence.

As they have got me, it is a sure thing that a torrent of spam from all
directions is about to follow.  So, I expect I will shortly have to change
my email address.  I think I may have to unsubscribe first.

Take care
Ken