Spamhaus
The world leader in threat intelligence.
Overview
The Spamhaus Project is an international non-profit organization that tracks spam and related cyber threats such as phishing, malware, and botnets. It provides real-time blocklists and data feeds that are used by a majority of the internet's mail servers, corporations, and security vendors to protect against malicious email and IP addresses.
✨ Key Features
- IP Blocklists (SBL, XBL, PBL)
- Domain Blocklists (DBL)
- Real-time Data Feeds
- Passive DNS Data
- Botnet C&C Intelligence
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Highly respected, non-profit organization with a long history
- Extremely low false-positive rates
- Widely used as a foundational data source for email and network security
Unique Value: Provides highly accurate and reliable reputation data that forms the first line of defense against a huge volume of internet threats.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Blocking spam and phishing emails at the mail gateway
- Preventing connections to known malicious IP addresses
- Enriching security alerts with IP and domain reputation data
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations looking for strategic intelligence on threat actors
🏆 Alternatives
Considered the gold standard for reputation blocklists, with a strong focus on accuracy and minimal false positives.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Datafeed Query Service tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
Free tier: Free for non-commercial, low-volume use via public DNSBLs
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