An anti-spam message system named Spamalert will be put into operation in August 2010, announced the Vietnam Computer Emergency Response Team (VNCERT) on May 18.

VietNamNet Bridge – An anti-spam message system named Spamalert will be put into operation in August 2010, announced the Vietnam Computer Emergency Response Team (VNCERT) on May 18.

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VNCERT Manager Do Ngoc Duy Trac explained that this system will provide anti-spam services to mobile users. The system also allows users who receive spam messages to send free report messages to VNCERT.

VNCERT will collect reports of spam messages via this system to find out the source and then take measures to prevent spam on telecom networks in Vietnam.

Trac added that the system will provide free software, which is appropriate for five popular operating systems on cell phones, to mobile users so they can send free messages to VNCERT.

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