The BLOCKEDSERVERS Netscan Blocklist is a real-time, IP-based blacklist (or blocklist) with a low impact on deliverability that lists servers based on netscan data.
The BLOCKEDSERVERS Netscan Blocklist is a Real-time Blackhole List (RBL), or DNS-based Blackhole List (DNSBL), that lists IP addresses based on network scans. It is one of several blocklists operated by the organization. The primary purpose of this specific blacklist is to identify and list IPs that are flagged during their network scanning processes, likely looking for hosts that are misconfigured, compromised, or exhibiting behavior consistent with sending spam.
Based on the policy weighting information they publish, BLOCKEDSERVERS appears to be used within a larger filtering system that aggregates scores from multiple well-known blacklists (such as those from Spamhaus and SpamCop). In this system, each blocklist is assigned a score. A server's total score determines whether an email is blocked. The BLOCKEDSERVERS Netscan Blocklist itself has a relatively low score compared to others, suggesting it might be used to flag potential issues rather than as a sole reason to reject mail. This blocklist is used by system administrators to filter incoming email and reduce the amount of spam reaching their users.
The blacklist is operated by an organization known as BLOCKEDSERVERS. There is limited public information available about the company itself. However, they provide transparency into their filtering logic by publishing their 'policyd-weight' configuration. This shows how they weigh different blacklists (including their own) in a scoring system, giving some insight into their operational policies and how their RBLs fit into a broader anti-spam strategy.
The delisting process for this blacklist is straightforward. You must first use their lookup tool to check your IP address. If it is listed, the website will provide a delisting form to request removal. There is no automated removal, so you must manually request to be delisted.
Before you request removal from this or any other blocklist, it is crucial to identify and resolve the underlying issue that caused the listing. If you do not fix the problem, your IP will likely be listed again. Here are some steps to take:
Once you have resolved the root cause, you can proceed to the BLOCKEDSERVERS website to look up your IP and request delisting.
The impact of being listed on the BLOCKEDSERVERS Netscan Blocklist is generally considered low. In the organization's own published weighting system, this specific blacklist is given a score of 1.25, which is significantly lower than major blocklists like Spamhaus SBL-XBL (4.35) or SpamCop (1.75).
This low weighting means that being on this blacklist (or blocklist) alone is unlikely to cause widespread email delivery failures. However, it can contribute to a higher cumulative spam score if your IP is listed on multiple RBLs used by a receiving mail server. Therefore, while not a critical emergency, any blacklist presence should be investigated and resolved to maintain a good sender reputation and ensure optimal email deliverability.
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