Trends: Stalked by spam

Unsolicited junk mail now accounts for nine of every 10 emails sent over the internet, according to the Ironport spam-filtering service. But the latest barrage of online advertising is so affable we're almost tempted to welcome it into our inbox. The messages begin with a "Hi, it's me, Sebastian", then go on to offer a tip-off about a dubious stockmarket opportunity or a special deal on Viagra. Heartsore singles can find solace through suggestive messages purportedly from "a lonely lady looking for love".

» FairfaxDigital - 08-12-2006

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