Protecting users since 1998
For over two decades, Spamhaus has been making a difference. From launching threat intelligence through IP and domain blocklists to working with law enforcement cybercrime units. Industry groups around the world have recognized Spamhaus' contribution to making the Internet safer.“ After working with Spamhaus for nearly two decades on various research and investigations, I admire their commitment to identifying digital crime and abuse, as well as providing threat intelligence for law enforcement, first responders, and cybersecurity practitioners. ”
Dave Piscitello
Partner at Interisle Consulting Group LLC
1998
Spamhaus was born
The Spamhaus Project was founded in London by Steve Linford and incorporated as a British not-for-profit Limited Liability Company.
2001
Spamhaus Blocklist launched
The first zone of our IP datasets, focused on the intelligence derived from manual investigations undertaken by our threat hunters and forensic specialists. Today this team has grown into our Open Source Intelligence (OSInt) team, and they are still producing the Spamhaus Blocklist (SBL), which protects billions of mailboxes.
2003
Internet Hero Award from ISPA
Awarded for "educating people… endeavoring to thwart spammers, and urging the US to reject the opt-out approach to spam legislation”, by the Internet Service Providers Association.
2008
Cyber Crime Fighter Award from NCFTA
Recognized by the National Cyber Forensics and Training Alliance, “in appreciation and acknowledgment of your [Spamhaus’] contribution to fighting cyber crime.”
2010
Domain Blocklist launched
The first zone of our domain datasets, now capturing rich, proactive data points for context and insight on domain-related signals, and to provide automatic, real time protection.
2021
Supported Europol with Emotet takedown
Spamhaus provided threat mitigation assistance in Jan 2021, after Europol announced a coordinated group of international authorities had taken control of the Emotet infrastructure.