SERVICE UPDATE | Spamhaus DNSBL users who query via Cloudflare DNS need to make changes to email set-up

Query the legacy DNSBLs via Microsoft? Move to Spamhaus Technology’s free Data Query Service

If you're using the free legacy DNS Blocklists (DNSBLs) through the Public Mirrors while running on Microsoft’s infrastructure, you'll need to make a few small adjustments to your email setup. These changes are simple to apply, but if you don’t take action, you risk having some - or even all - of your email blocked after April 9, 2025!

If you query the legacy DNSBLs via Hetzner move to Spamhaus Technology’s free Data Query Service

Currently accessing the free legacy DNS Blocklists (DNSBLs) via the Public Mirrors, and using Hetzner's network? You'll need to make some minor changes to your email infrastructure. The changes are simple to implement, but if you fail to do so, you could find that at some point post-February 19th 2025, all or none of your email is blocked!

PEC “invoice scam” - Stealing time, money, and trust from businesses

PEC stands for “Posta Elettronica Certificata” - a type of legally binding “certified email” used in Italy. It's also a hub of abuse targeting business owners. In this article, we share a real-life case of criminals stealing PEC credentials to send malicious emails, causing significant loss of time and money, and explore the risks of a proposed European PEC system.