On Oct 9, 5:17pm, Melvin Klassen wrote: Hi Melvin, } Evidently, 'DorkSlayers' tests for "open" SMTP-servers, } such as are found in the current TCP/IP software for VM/CMS, There are fixes for this. They have been discussed recently on either VMESA-L or IBMTCP-L. (I ignored it because it doesn't concern me, we have a firewall that takes care of that.) You may have to upgrade TCP/IP. alias vmesa-l [log in to unmask] alias vmesa [log in to unmask] alias tcpip-l [log in to unmask] alias tcpip [log in to unmask] -- Rich Greenberg Work: PM0RMG atsign WSPVM1.worldspan.com +1 770-563-6656 N6LRT Marietta, GA, USA Play: richgr atsign netcom.com +1 770-321-6507 Eastern time. I speak for myself & my dogs only. VM'er since CP-67 Canines:Val(Chinook,CGC,TT),Red(Husky,(RIP)),Shasta(Husky,TT) Owner:Chinook-L Atlanta Siberian Husky Rescue. Adopt a homeless Husky.