LPI
202-400 · 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
(60 responses)- A5% (3)
- B80% (48)
- C3% (2)
- D12% (7)
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