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diff --git a/mail/rabl_client/pkg-descr b/mail/rabl_client/pkg-descr new file mode 100644 index 000000000000..73091ee1c966 --- /dev/null +++ b/mail/rabl_client/pkg-descr @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ +The RABL (pronounced "rabble") server is a statistical, machine-automated and +up-to-the-second blackhole list server designed to monitor global network +activity and make decisions based on network spread and infection rate - +that is, abuse from an address which has been reported by a number of +participating networks. This is in far contrast to how most other +blacklists function, where fallable humans (many with political agendas) must +process thousands of reports and make decisions - many times after the fact. +The RABL is fully reactive to new threats and can block addresses within +seconds of widespread infection - good to know in this world of drone PCs +and stolen accounts. The RABL server blacklists addresses until they have +cleared a minimum duration (an hour by default) without any additional +reporting, making the appeals process as simple as "fix your junk". The RABL +is designed to function via automated machine-learning spam filters, such as +Bayesian filters. Each participating network is granted write authentication +in the blackhole list, to prevent abuse. A client tool is also provided. + +The RABL client is the lookup and reporting component of the RABL. It is +necessary for performing streaming connection lookups and writing to the RABL +(assuming you have an account). + +WWW: http://www.nuclearelephant.com/projects/rabl/ |