IP and domain reputation

Domain Reputation Update Oct 2023 - Mar 2024

A website to effect change

We're thrilled to share our brand-new Spamhaus Project website with you! It was high time for an overhaul, but now we have a website that reflects who and what Spamhaus is today. The new site offers a wealth of education, support, and free data to the community covering topics such as IP and domain reputation, malware, DNS Blocklists, threat intelligence, service providers, and more.

Domain Reputation Update Q3 2023

Domain Reputation Update Q2 2023

Domain Reputation Update Q1 2023

Understanding top-level domain (TLD) abuse helps illuminate and predict domain threat trends

The Domain Name System (DNS) is the backbone of the internet, enabling agile communication between internet entities. This blog post will focus on top-level domains (TLD), and how they can impact the security landscape.

Best practice for owners of a newly registered domain: PART 3

Nurture your new domain and successfully build its reputation to ensure it’s an asset for the long term, not just the next 10 minutes. Learn how in this best practice.

Best practice for newly registered domains: PART 2 - Key considerations for purchasing

if you're confident you must buy a new domain, here are some key considerations to make before and immediately after the domain purchase.

Best practice for newly registered domains: PART 1 - Ask yourself a question

The first in the series for new domain owner - starting at the beginning of the decision making process. Do you really need a new domain?

A beginner’s guide to domain reputation – what is it?

You may not know it, but domain reputation influences a significant proportion of the online ecosphere. That means, without good reputation, your business operations could be impacted. So here we explain what domain reputation is, how it impacts you, and actions you should take to maintain a good reputation.

Annual Domain Reputation Report 2022

Domain Reputation Update Q4 2022

There's no such thing as a "free" app!

Downloading a free application and installing it on an internet-connected device can lead to you not being able to send email. This is because some apps allow third parties to access your device without your knowledge. These third parties then use your network connection for malicious purposes, causing your IP address to be listed as unsafe.

Domain Reputation Update Q3 2022

Poor sending practices trigger a tidal wave of informational listings

The recent spate of informational listings from our researchers has created waves in the sending community. But perhaps more pertinently, it’s highlighted some pretty poor sending practices. Here’s further explanation, helpful hints and tools, and background to help calm the waters.