Each day we all face the same challenge. Spam. It does not matter if we are a home computer user or the head of IT for a multinational limiting or totally preventing the distribution of junk email to our computer(s) is now a daily chore. The sheer frustration that spam causes combined with the number of lost man hours adds up to junk email being a very real problem for all involved. We have to filter through all the junk to find our own personal or work email. This on its own is annoying enough. When we consider the security risks from spyware, trojans, dialers and attempted identity theft spam becomes much more than just an annoyance - it becomes a minefield for any computer user. However, we usually have no idea to get rid of them, even though they have foreclosed our daily work indeed. Well then how should we do? Fortunately, thank for Michel Krmer, the publisher of Spamihilator, the powerful and full-functions spam filter. With Spamihilator, the reparative spam disappeared and my work efficiency was improved. If you have the same troubles as me, Spamihilator is just for you!

Spamihilator is an full featured anti-spam filtering program that works with any email client. It runs as a local POP server that sits between our email program and our mail server and filters mail based on a built-in filtering mechanism. In addition, we can maintain a block list as well as a list of friends (their mail will never be filtered) and customize the filtering with a variety of settings and plug-ins. The program automatically configures popular email clients (Outlook, Outlook Express, Netscape etc.) to work with the filter. Among many other options, we can change the aggressiveness of the filter, block certain attachment types, block specific senders and also add our own spam words to look for. Spamihilator does not delete the spam right away, but moves it to a recycle bin from where we can review it, restore items or permanently delete them. Spamihilator is a very flexible and capable spam filtering system.

The key functions and features of Spamihilator include: The new Learning Filter (Bayesian Filter) uses the rules of Thomas Bayes (English mathematician, 18th century) and calculates a certain Spam-Probability for every E-Mail. We can train this filter! So it will know our messages even better than us. Hence the recognition rate will continuously increase. Spamihilator uses a Word-Filter, that searches messages for known keywords. Spamihilator supports Plugins. These useful additional filters protect our system against annoying spam mails. Spamihilator works with almost every E-Mail client, such as Outlook 2000/XP/2003/Express, Eudora, Mozilla, Netscape, IncrediMail, Pegasus Mail, Phoenix Mail, Opera, etc. Support of POP3 and IMAP accounts.

Since version 0.9.9 Spamihilator is able to receive e-mails from POP3 and IMAP accounts! Furthermore the new version supports Cross-Protocolling. Hence, it is possible to receive e-mails from IMAP accounts with an e-mail client, that supports only POP3, and vice versa. Secure Connections. Spamihilator is able to establish secure connections over SSL/TLS. The communication between Spamihilator and the mail server will be encrypted, so no one can read our e-mails or spy out our passwords. But we cannot use this feature unless our mail server also supports secure connections over SSL/TLS. Spamihilator includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit. Lists of Senders. We can add our buddies mail addresses to the List of Friends.

Spamihilator will render all messages from these senders to our mail client. Messages from senders, which are listed on the List of Blocked senders, will always be blocked. Spamihilator is even able to delete such messages directly on the mail server without downloading them(optional)! Separate Spam and Non-Spam! All recognized spam mails will be saved to the Spamihilator Recycle Bin. They will not be rendered to our mail client. Ideally we do not even have to check the Recycle Bin, so a best possible separation between Spam and Non-Spam can be achieved! Of course, we can restore messages from the Recycle Bin. Use the Training Area to teach Spamihilator. It will learn which mails are Spam and which are not. It will become better and better! After a few days of training the recognition rate will be at least 98%! Usability. Actually, Spamihilator runs with all mail clients that support POP3. Of course, there is a Setup-Wizard, which automatically configures our mail client. Spamihilator is available with several translations and has got a comprehensive Online Help. Furthermore the program lets us know when there is a new version available. Spamihilator was tested with Microsoft Outlook Express/2000/XP/2003, Opera, Eudora, Pegasus Mail, Phoenix Mail, Netscape/Mozilla und IncrediMail.

Spamihilator 0.9.9.43 is a Anti Spam Software product from spamihilator.com, get 5 Stars SoftSea Rating, Spamihilator is an full-featured anti-spam filtering software that works with any email client. It runs as a local POP server that sits between your email software and your mail server and filters mail based on a built-in filtering mechanism. In addition, you can maintain a blocklist as well as a list of friends (their mail will never be filtered) and customize the filtering with a variety of settings and plug-ins.
The software automatically configures popular email clients (Outlook, Outlook Express, Netscape etc.) to work with the filter. Among many other options, you can change the aggressiveness of the filter, block certain attachment types, block specific senders and also add your own spam words to look for. Spamihilator does not delete the spam right away, but moves it to a recycle bin from where you can review it, restore items or permanently delete them. A very flexible and capable spam filtering system.
Spamihilator works between your E-Mail client and the Internet and examines every incoming E-Mail. Useless spam mails (Junk) will be filtered out. This process runs totally in the background.
The Learning Filter (Bayesian Filter) uses the rules of Thomas Bayes (English mathematician, 18th century) and calculates a certain Spam-Probability for every E-Mail. You can train this filter! So it will know your messages even better than you. Hence the recognition rate will continuously increase.
In addition Spamihilator uses a Word-Filter, that searches messages for known keywords. User-defined words and regular expression can be added.
Of course, Spamihilator supports Plugins. These useful additional filters protect your system against annoying spam mails.
The software works with almost every E-Mail client, such as Outlook 2000/XP/2003/Express, Eudora, Mozilla Thunderbird, IncrediMail, Pegasus Mail, Phoenix Mail, Opera, etc
Spam Recognition
The Learning Filter recognizes more than 98% of all incoming spam mails. Use the Training Area, to increase the recognition rate continuously.
You can also specify certain words, that often appear in spam mails. The Spam-Word-Filter will look for these words. The Spam Word Filter even supports Regular Expressions.
There's yet another highlight: the DCC-Filter can connect with the DCC Network to recognize unsolicited bulk mail.
Install Plugins to increase Spamihilator's recognition rate even more! Plugins add new features and filters to the program.
Support of POP3 and IMAP accounts
Since version 0.9.9 Spamihilator is able to receive e-mails from POP3 and IMAP accounts!
Furthermore the new version supports Cross-Protocolling. Hence, it is possible to receive e-mails from IMAP accounts with an Email client, that supports only POP3, and vice versa.
Secure Connections
Spamihilator is able to establish secure connections over SSL/TLS. The communication between Spamihilator and the mail server will be encrypted, so no one can read your e-mails or spy out your passwords.
Lists of Senders
Add your buddys' mail addresses to the List of Friends. Spamihilator will render all messages from these senders to your mail client.
Separate Spam and Non-Spam!
All recognized spam mails will be saved to the Spamihilator Recycle Bin. They will not be rendered to your mail client. Ideally you don't even have to check the Recycle Bin, so a best possible separation between Spam and Non-Spam can be achieved!
Usability
Actually, Spamihilator runs with all mail clients that support POP3.
Of course, there is a Setup-Wizard, which automatically configures your mail client. The license of this email software is Freeware, you can free download and free use this Email software.