The Ascams Super Block Scoring List is a reputation-based IP blacklist (or blocklist) that lists resources based on a calculated abuse score, requiring senders to resolve underlying issues and lower their score to be removed.
The Ascams Super Block Scoring List is an IP-based blocklist that operates on a unique scoring system. It functions under the philosophy that "Everyone Leaks", meaning any server can be a source of abuse at some point. An IP address is added to this blacklist (or blocklist) when its internal reputation score crosses a specific threshold, indicating it has been involved in sending spam, phishing emails, scams, or other forms of cybercrime.
The score for an IP resource is dynamic and influenced by several factors, including the type and frequency of abuse, the reputation of the IP's neighborhood, and how the resource manager handles abuse complaints. According to Ascams, their lists contain no false positives, as each listing is tied to data showing abuse originating from the resource. The score dictates which of the 12 data lists published by Ascams an IP might land on.
The Ascams blocklist is managed by an individual named Del. The organization maintains a detailed reputation score for a vast number of IPv4 addresses on the internet. Ascams prides itself on being transparent and ethical about its operations, stating that it does not use "paid" sender score services or whitelists. It evaluates all IP resources based on their long-term reputation, regardless of the size or nature of the organization operating them.
The impact of being listed on the Ascams Super Block Scoring List is generally considered low. It is not one of the major blacklists used by large mailbox providers like Gmail or Microsoft. However, a listing here is a clear indicator of a potential email sending issue or security compromise. Some system administrators and networks do use this blacklist, so being listed can still result in email delivery failures to certain recipients and serves as a strong signal to investigate the source of the problem.
The delisting process from the Ascams blacklist varies depending on your IP's score. In many cases, if the score is not too high, removal is simple and automatic. The first and most critical step is to identify and fix the underlying issue that caused the listing, ensuring no more abuse is being sent from your IP.
Once the problem is resolved, you can request removal through their portal. This is a multi-step process that involves creating an account, looking up your IP score, and then using the 'Remove' button. If successful, your IP should be delisted within three hours. You can start the process on the Ascams login page.
If the IP score is too high, removal becomes a more complicated, manual process that requires investigation by the Ascams team. Before requesting removal from this blocklist, Ascams suggests following a few guidelines:
In difficult cases, the resource owner or service provider may need to get involved. Remember that if your IP is removed and then relisted for the same issue, its score will increase, making future delisting attempts much harder.
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