Blacklist wiki · Retired
abuse.ch Spam
The abuse.ch Spam list identifies IP addresses that are sending spam as part of botnet operations or other automated abuse.
- Zone
- Additional
- Tier
- Author
At a glance
- Zone
- spam.abuse.ch
- Tier
- Additional. Smaller or specialist lists with a narrower reach. Lower impact on its own, but worth clearing; a scan reports a listing here as information.
- What it lists
- IP addresses sending spam through botnet or automated abuse channels.
- Impact
- Medium: links spam sending to organized cyber threats.
- How to check
- Nothing to check: the zone no longer answers queries.
- How to delist
- No need: a list that has shut down holds no listings.
- Auto-expiry
- Does not auto-expire. Remediation and evidence required.
How to get delisted
Kept for reference: this list no longer operates.
- 01Check your IP at abuse.ch
- 02Investigate for malware or unauthorized access to your systems
- 03Clean any infections and secure your mail server
- 04Change all credentials and close unauthorized access points
- 05Contact abuse.ch with evidence of remediation