Munging

Munging ( Engl. For concealment ) is a term used in information technology . On the one hand, it describes irrevocable changes to a file in which information is lost (data munging) . On the other hand, it means the falsification of email addresses on Usenet in order to protect against spam (address munging) .

Web links

• Mini-FAQ: Wrong Email Addresses - About the disadvantages of using wrong email addresses
• The Munger FAQ - how to protect your email address from spam