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117-202 · Question #278

Why should the Postfix parameter disable_vrfy_command be set to yes on a publicly accessible mail server?

The correct answer is B. It prevents some techniques of gathering existing e-mail addresses. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

Why should the Postfix parameter disable_vrfy_command be set to yes on a publicly accessible mail server?

Options

  • AIt prevents e-mail delivery attempts to a non-existent user.
  • BIt prevents some techniques of gathering existing e-mail addresses.
  • CIt enables verification attempts on the sender e-mail address.
  • DIt speeds up forwarding of relayed e-mail.

How the community answered

(52 responses)
  • A
    4% (2)
  • B
    73% (38)
  • C
    15% (8)
  • D
    8% (4)

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