PayPal Asking E-mail Services To Block Messages

PayPal, the Internet-based money transfer system owned by eBay, is trying to persuade e-mail providers to block messages that lack digital signatures, which are aimed at cutting down on phishing scams, a company attorney said Tuesday.

Now, I am not a big fan of PayPal, but I give kudos to them for this motion. I am not sure why any provider would disagree to this unless they there are some repercussions I’m not aware of. It wouldn’t be only beneficial to those who would fall for such scams, but also to others who have to wade through them each day…

Source: Network World