[Exim] connection refused

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i keep getting error messages.. "connection refused: too many connections"
meanwhile the server is totally bogged down.. by exim using all system resources..

I've added blacklist support.. and it rejects alot of stuff.. but i still get bombarded with connection request..

any ideas?

any tips are appreciated

slaz
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