server being used to send spam?!!

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server being used to send spam?!!

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Hellow everybody!

i think my server is being used to send spam and things like that.

Recently i received this email: (bevibed.be is my site)

The following message sent by this account has violated system policy:

Connection From: 217.132.5.229
From: lndv@bevibed.be
To: frazier@papermagic.com
Date: Sun, 28 Jan 2007 18:37:37 -0500
Subject: Love Birds


The following violations were detected:

--- Scan information follows ---

Virus Name: W32.Mixor.Q@mm
File Attachment: flash postcard.exe
Attachment Status: deleted

......



What can i do against it?? :?
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Why is this in the PHP - Code forum?
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Post by potato »

yeah sorry. I was to quick, its a habbit.
Excuse me... :oops:
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Usually, this is caused by your email server being used as an 'open relay'. Google that & you'll probably find out more.
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