For what purpose, then, if not spamming?

Are they asking the ISPs for ransom?

I think it's just a brilliant approach to spamming! Spoofing seems like it has got to make the spam more difficult to block, and the ISPs' demonstrated inability to deal with the onslaught seems to support that speculation.


The new Great Equalizer is the SEND button.

In Memory of Harv: Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities. ~Voltaire