TechTheft Virus Blacklist

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Spamhaus0Spam

Abusix

Barracuda NetworksCisco

MailspikeNoSolicitado

SURBL

UCEPROTECTURIBL

8086 Consultancyabuse.roALPHANETAnonmailsAscamsBLOCKEDSERVERS

Brukalai.ltCalivent Networks

dan.me.uk

DrMx

DroneBLEFnet

Fabel

GBUdb

ImproWare

JIPPG Technologies

Junk Email FilterJustSpamKempt.net

Mail BabyNordSpam

nsZones

Polspam

RedHawkRV-SOFT Technology

SchulteScientific Spam

Spam Eating MonkeySpamikazeSpamRATSSPFBLSuomispamSystem 5 Hosting

Taughannock NetworksTeam Cymru

Tornevall NetworksValiditywww.blocklist.de Fail2Ban-Reporting ServiceZapBL2stepback.dkFayntic ServicesORB UKtechnoirc.orgTechTheftSpamhaus0Spam

Abusix

Barracuda NetworksCisco

MailspikeNoSolicitado

SURBL

UCEPROTECTURIBL

8086 Consultancyabuse.roALPHANETAnonmailsAscamsBLOCKEDSERVERS

Brukalai.ltCalivent Networks

dan.me.uk

DrMx

DroneBLEFnet

Fabel

GBUdb

ImproWare

JIPPG Technologies

Junk Email FilterJustSpamKempt.net

Mail BabyNordSpam

nsZones

Polspam

RedHawkRV-SOFT Technology

SchulteScientific Spam

Spam Eating MonkeySpamikazeSpamRATSSPFBLSuomispamSystem 5 Hosting

Taughannock NetworksTeam Cymru

Tornevall NetworksValiditywww.blocklist.de Fail2Ban-Reporting ServiceZapBL2stepback.dkFayntic ServicesORB UKtechnoirc.orgTechTheftSpamhaus0Spam

Abusix

Barracuda NetworksCisco

MailspikeNoSolicitado

SURBL

UCEPROTECTURIBL

8086 Consultancyabuse.roALPHANETAnonmailsAscamsBLOCKEDSERVERS

Brukalai.ltCalivent Networks

dan.me.uk

DrMx

DroneBLEFnet

Fabel

GBUdb

ImproWare

JIPPG Technologies

Junk Email FilterJustSpamKempt.net

Mail BabyNordSpam

nsZones

Polspam

RedHawkRV-SOFT Technology

SchulteScientific Spam

Spam Eating MonkeySpamikazeSpamRATSSPFBLSuomispamSystem 5 Hosting

Taughannock NetworksTeam Cymru

Tornevall NetworksValiditywww.blocklist.de Fail2Ban-Reporting ServiceZapBL2stepback.dkFayntic ServicesORB UKtechnoirc.orgTechTheftSpamhaus0Spam

Abusix

Barracuda NetworksCisco

MailspikeNoSolicitado

SURBL

UCEPROTECTURIBL

8086 Consultancyabuse.roALPHANETAnonmailsAscamsBLOCKEDSERVERS

Brukalai.ltCalivent Networks

dan.me.uk

DrMx

DroneBLEFnet

Fabel

GBUdb

ImproWare

JIPPG Technologies

Junk Email FilterJustSpamKempt.net

Mail BabyNordSpam

nsZones

Polspam

RedHawkRV-SOFT Technology

SchulteScientific Spam

Spam Eating MonkeySpamikazeSpamRATSSPFBLSuomispamSystem 5 Hosting

Taughannock NetworksTeam Cymru

Tornevall NetworksValiditywww.blocklist.de Fail2Ban-Reporting ServiceZapBL2stepback.dkFayntic ServicesORB UKtechnoirc.orgTechTheftSpamhaus0Spam

Abusix

Barracuda NetworksCisco

MailspikeNoSolicitado

SURBL

UCEPROTECTURIBL

8086 Consultancyabuse.roALPHANETAnonmailsAscamsBLOCKEDSERVERS

Brukalai.ltCalivent Networks

dan.me.uk

DrMx

DroneBLEFnet

Fabel

GBUdb

ImproWare

JIPPG Technologies

Junk Email FilterJustSpamKempt.net

Mail BabyNordSpam

nsZones

Polspam

RedHawkRV-SOFT Technology

SchulteScientific Spam

Spam Eating MonkeySpamikazeSpamRATSSPFBLSuomispamSystem 5 Hosting

Taughannock NetworksTeam Cymru

Tornevall NetworksValiditywww.blocklist.de Fail2Ban-Reporting ServiceZapBL2stepback.dkFayntic ServicesORB UKtechnoirc.orgTechTheft

The TechTheft Virus Blacklist (virus.bl.techtheft.info) is a private, internal IP address based blacklist. It's not a public list that anyone can query; access is by invitation only to trusted subscribers. The list's policy is to "block on sight".

This blocklist automatically adds IP addresses that it detects are involved in malicious viral activity. According to its documentation, this includes:

• IPs of machines infected with viruses or similar malware.
• IPs of machines scanning networks with known viral signatures.
• Any IP address spreading viral material or sending active viral content.
• IPs for domains that act as download points for viral content.

Nominations are not accepted for this blacklist, as additions are made automatically based on data from their own spam and attack traps.

The blacklist is operated by an organization called TechTheft. Their mission is to combat what they call "Hi-Technology Theft", which includes viral attacks, spam, DDoS attacks, and IP or PC hijacking. They operate as a collaboration point for administrators and security enthusiasts who want to fight technology abuse.

The group's philosophy is aggressive. They advocate for an "Internet Death Penalty" against sources and supporters of abuse, believing that simply filtering malicious content is insufficient. Their goal is to stop attacks at the source by blocking offending machines and networks entirely, preventing them from communicating on the internet.

Removal from the TechTheft Virus Blacklist can happen in two ways. The primary method is automatic delisting, which occurs five days after the last time the malicious activity was detected from your IP address. It is also possible to make a manual request, which can reduce the quarantine period to 24 hours.

Before requesting delisting from any blocklist, it's crucial to resolve the underlying issue that caused the listing. You should:

• Identify and stop the source of the problem. This could be a compromised computer, a misconfigured server, or an infected device on your network.
• Secure your systems. Ensure all software is updated, firewalls are active, and security best practices are followed.
• Resolve open complaints. Ensure an abuse contact (like abuse@yourdomain.com) is active and that any complaints sent to it are handled quickly.

Since this is a private list, there is no public delisting form. Removal is tied directly to resolving the reported complaints and stopping the malicious activity.

The impact of being on the TechTheft Virus Blacklist is considered low for most senders. Because this is a private blacklist (or blocklist), its use is limited to subscribers who have been granted access. Your email deliverability will only be affected if you are sending to a recipient whose organization subscribes to and uses this specific list.

Unlike major public blocklists that are used by thousands of mail providers, a listing here will not cause widespread delivery issues. However, if your key recipients use this blacklist, the impact could be significant for that specific communication channel.

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The difference between a blacklist and a blocklist

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A guide to RBLs (real-time blackhole lists)

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A brief history of email blacklists and blocklists

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How email blacklists actually work: a simple guide

Learn how email blacklists (or blocklists) actually work, from what they are and why they exist to the common reasons you might end up on one. We'll cover the difference between IP and domain blacklisting, the signals that anti-spam services look for, and how you can check if your domain has been flagged. Ultimately, understanding this system is the key to improving your sending practices and ensuring your emails reach the inbox.

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Spam traps: what they are and how they work

Spam traps, or honeypots, are a tool used by internet service providers and anti-spam organizations to identify senders with poor email practices. Hitting one can severely damage your sender reputation, leading to your emails being blocked or sent to the spam folder. This guide explains the different types of spam traps, how you might hit one, and most importantly, the proactive steps you can take- like practicing good list hygiene and using double opt-in- to keep your email lists clean and your deliverability high.

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What are the different types of spam traps and how do they work?

Learn about the different kinds of email spam traps, from pristine honeypots designed to catch spammers to recycled addresses from inactive users. This guide explains what they are, how they can damage your sender reputation and land you on a blacklist, and provides actionable steps for maintaining a clean email list to avoid them.

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A guide to the different types of email blocklists

Learn about the different types of email blocklists (also known as blacklists) and how they impact your email deliverability. This guide breaks down IP-based, domain-based, public, and private blocklists, explaining how you can get listed and, more importantly, how to stay off them. Understand the crucial role of sender reputation and proactive monitoring to ensure your emails reach the inbox.

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Public vs private blacklists: what's the difference?

Learn the critical difference between public and private email blocklists. This post breaks down how each type of blacklist works, why you might get listed, and the specific steps you need to take to get removed. Understand that public lists like Spamhaus are transparent, while private lists from providers like Gmail and Microsoft are internal and require a different approach to fix your deliverability.

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What happens when your domain is on an email blacklist?

Discover the far-reaching impact of being on an email blocklist or blacklist. This article explores how being listed affects your email deliverability, damages your sender reputation, and disrupts business operations. Learn about the immediate consequences, the long-term reputational harm, and the steps required for recovery and prevention to keep your crucial email channels open.

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A guide to the blacklists yahoo mail uses

Wondering why your emails aren't reaching Yahoo users? Yahoo Mail uses a sophisticated system to filter spam, relying on a combination of well-known public blacklists, like Spamhaus, and its own private, internal blocklist. This guide explains how this hybrid system works, how you can determine if you've been listed, and the steps you need to take to repair your sender reputation and get your emails back into the inbox.

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What does it mean when your email is blacklisted?

Learn what it means to be on an email blacklist, also known as a blocklist. This guide explains why domains and IPs get blacklisted, how these lists work, and the impact they have on your email deliverability. Discover the steps to check if you're on a blacklist and the process for getting removed to restore your sender reputation.

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What is an email blacklist and how does it work?

An email blacklist, or blocklist, is a real-time database of IP addresses and domains that are blocked by mail servers due to a history of sending spam. Being listed can severely impact your email deliverability. This guide explains what email blacklists are, how they work, the common reasons for being listed such as high spam complaints or poor list hygiene, and the steps you can take to check your status, request removal, and prevent it from happening again.

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How your email address ends up on a blacklist

Getting your email address or domain on a blacklist is a common but serious deliverability issue that prevents your messages from reaching the inbox. This typically happens due to specific sending practices, such as high spam complaint rates, poor list hygiene that leads to hitting spam traps, and suspicious sending behavior. This post explains the primary reasons you might get blacklisted and outlines the steps necessary to diagnose the problem, get removed from blocklists, and prevent it from happening again through proactive reputation management.

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What is email backscatter and how to stop it

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A practical guide to understanding your email domain reputation

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Understanding email greylisting and how it works

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What happens when your domain is put on a blocklist?

Discover what happens when your domain is blocklisted, from immediate email deliverability failures to long-term reputation damage. Learn the common causes, such as high spam complaints and poor list hygiene, and understand the steps to check your status and begin the recovery process.

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What happens when your IP gets blocklisted?

Discover what happens when your IP address gets blocklisted and how it impacts your email deliverability and web access. This guide explains the common reasons for being blacklisted, from high spam complaints to compromised systems, and outlines the immediate consequences. Learn how to check if your IP is on a blacklist and the essential steps to get it removed and, most importantly, how to prevent it from happening again.

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