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I use something similar already. I've a domain that is used purely for my email. Normal addresses like webmaster@ are rejected. A script on the server takes the
by nwh 14y ago
I use something similar already. I've a domain that is used purely for my email. Normal addresses like webmaster@ are rejected. A script on the server takes the domain I am registering for a service on (eg "google.com"), generates an random-looking but deterministic address, and creates an alias for that address to my real inbox.
End result is that everyone gets a unique email that can't be guessed, I can nuke an address as soon as it starts sending me spam (often) and my true inbox is typically completely clean.
I initially made the mistake of trusting my bank and utility billing systems with my real address. Turns out my power company had their database compromised, and when I called to inform them they refused to believe me (like Dropbox).
- LancerSykera 14y agoA good five years ago I got two phishing emails to two unique addresses that I had used to contact a local bank. They also refused to believe me, and it was basically my fault for not securing my computer. Somehow.
- nwh 14y agoWell that's terrifying.