Author: Jeremy Harris Date: To: exim-users @ exim. org Subject: Re: [exim] Strange exim logs
Abhilash S - consultorpc wrote: > 2008-12-19 14:10:20 no IP address found for host localhost.slay.com (during SMTP connection from [127.0.0.1])
> 2008-12-19 14:10:21 no IP address found for host localhost.list.futurehouse.com (during SMTP connection from [127.0.0.1])
> 2008-12-19 14:10:21 no IP address found for host localhost.abssecurity.com (during SMTP connection from [127.0.0.1])
> 2008-12-19 14:10:21 no IP address found for host localhost.infodatany.com (during SMTP connection from [127.0.0.1])
> 2008-12-19 14:10:21 no IP address found for host localhost.worldview.com (during SMTP connection from [127.0.0.1])
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> Is these logs shows connection attempt from external servers? Then why it shows - (during SMTP connection from [127.0.0.1])?
> We don't know where these connections are coming from, also are they harmful for our server ?
Traditionally, 127.0.0.1 is yourself. Your DNS isn't quite right.
