Symantec Spam Rankings: Illinois Down to No 5 on List of Most-Spammed States

The good news is that Illinois is no longer the most heavily spammed state in the country. According to a report released this week by a unit of anti-virus software maker Symantec, the Land of Lincoln dropped to No 5 from last year’s top ranking. The bad news is that Illinois residents are still receiving a huge amount of unwanted e-mails pitching prescription drugs, prospective suitors and international finance schemes. And most states are getting more spam than ever