The Brukalai.lt Light DNSBL Blacklist is a specialized IP-based blocklist (blacklist) from Lithuania that lists public proxies, botnets, and abused IP addresses to help websites detect bots and prevent comment spam.
The Brukalai.lt Light DNSBL Blacklist is a real-time database of IP addresses. According to its operators, it specifically lists public proxies, botnets, and other IP addresses that have been involved in abusive activities. This blacklist (or blocklist) is a specialized subset of the main Brukalai.lt blacklist.
Its primary purpose is to help website administrators detect and block malicious bots. This can prevent activities like comment spam, dictionary attacks on login forms, and other forms of automated abuse. From a technical standpoint, it is an IP-based DNSBL with the zone name light.dnsbl.brukalai.lt. A listing is confirmed if a DNS query to this zone returns any response other than NXDOMAIN, which indicates the address is not found on the blocklist.
This blacklist is operated by Brukalai.lt, an organization based in Lithuania. They maintain their blocklist by gathering data from a network of over one thousand web hosting servers, identifying IP addresses and domains that are found to be abusive. To enhance the effectiveness of their blacklist, they also incorporate data from other public sources on an hourly basis.
Brukalai.lt advises users of its services to use their blocklist in combination with a whitelist of reputable and verified senders to help minimize the risk of false positives.
To request removal from this blocklist, you must first identify and resolve the underlying issue that caused the listing. This could involve securing a compromised server, stopping a spam outbreak, or preventing your IP from being used as a public proxy. Once you have taken corrective measures, you can request delisting.
The delisting process is manual and requires you to follow specific instructions:
The impact of being on the Brukalai.lt Light DNSBL Blacklist is generally considered low, especially concerning email deliverability. This specific blacklist is designed to be used by websites to block bot traffic, not necessarily to filter incoming emails. Therefore, a listing here is more likely to prevent you from accessing certain websites or using online services that use this blocklist to fight automated abuse.
However, since this is a subset of a larger, more comprehensive blacklist, a listing here could be an indicator of a listing on their main blacklist, which may have a more significant impact on email delivery. It serves as an early warning that your IP address has been associated with malicious activity.
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