IP blacklist test
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What is an IP blacklist?
There are many public IP blacklist databases on the internet, including spamhaus.org, spamcop.net, barracudacentral.org, and abuse.ch. These databases list IP addresses associated with spam or other suspicious activity. Automated systems can add and remove entries. If your computer is compromised or infected with malware, its public IP address may end up on a blacklist.
Why should I check whether my IP is blacklisted?
IP blacklists help services assess incoming connections. If your IP address is listed, investigate the reason and follow the database operator's removal procedure. Each database has its own listing criteria, and a listing does not always indicate malicious activity: some databases list dynamic IP addresses by policy. Check which databases list your IP address and take the appropriate action.
How does the blacklist test work?
Many blacklist databases provide DNS-based lookups that firewalls and other software can use. When you click the Start test button, bash.ws sends DNS queries to the blacklist databases included in the test. You will receive a warning if your IP address is listed.
What blacklists are included in the test?
The test consists of several blacklists.
- spamhaus.org - The spamhaus project founded in 1998 to track spammers and spam related activity.
- b.barracudacentral.org - the Barracuda Reputation Block List is operating since 2008.
- bl.spamcop.net - the SpamCop Block List was founded in 1998.
- blackholes.mail-abuse.org - Mail Abuse Prevention System.
- access.redhawk.org - spamhawk blacklist database.