General
Spam
Unsolicited bulk email, typically commercial in nature, sent without recipient consent.
Definition
Spam is unsolicited bulk email, typically commercial in nature, sent to recipients who haven't consented to receive it. Spam represents over 45% of all email traffic globally. Sending spam violates laws like CAN-SPAM and GDPR, damages sender reputation, and can result in blacklisting, fines, and legal action.