Earthlink has an extensive Spam blocker and email virus protection.

Earthlink Dial-Up internet access offers an extensive protection program for their members. It includes a virus blocker that will scan email before it is opened to ensure that it is not infected. It has a scam blocker which is a bonus feature compared to other internet providers that do not offer it. The scam blocker protects the member from websites that run credit card, social security number, or identity theft scams. This is an excellent feature to have with an internet service provider. Earthlink offers the typical spam blocker that allows the member to filter junk mail from their email. Also, they have a spyware blocker that not all internet companies offer and it aids in identifying spyware on the member's computer and disabling it. In addition to all of this, Earthlink offers privacy tools that provides safe and secure web surfing by preventing other websites from tracking the member's website usage and trying to store information on their hard drive. Last but not least, the parental controls offer a safe and protected environment for children to surf the web without encountering unsafe material on the web. With all of these features, the internet access pays for itself in security features. Earthlink truly seems to have the satisfaction of their customers at heart.