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TechTheftSpamhaus0SpamCiscoNoSolicitadoURIBLabuse.roALPHANETAnonmailsAscamsBLOCKEDSERVERSCalivent NetworksEFnetJustSpamKempt.netNordSpamRV-SOFT TechnologyScientific SpamSpamikazeSpamRATSSPFBLSuomispamSystem 5 HostingTeam CymruValiditywww.blocklist.de Fail2Ban-Reporting ServiceZapBL2stepback.dkFayntic ServicesORB UKtechnoirc.orgTechTheftSpamhaus0SpamCiscoNoSolicitadoURIBLabuse.roALPHANETAnonmailsAscamsBLOCKEDSERVERSCalivent NetworksEFnetJustSpamKempt.netNordSpamRV-SOFT TechnologyScientific SpamSpamikazeSpamRATSSPFBLSuomispamSystem 5 HostingTeam CymruValiditywww.blocklist.de Fail2Ban-Reporting ServiceZapBL2stepback.dkFayntic ServicesORB UKtechnoirc.orgTechTheftSpamhaus0SpamCiscoNoSolicitadoURIBLabuse.roALPHANETAnonmailsAscamsBLOCKEDSERVERSCalivent NetworksEFnetJustSpamKempt.netNordSpamRV-SOFT TechnologyScientific SpamSpamikazeSpamRATSSPFBLSuomispamSystem 5 HostingTeam CymruValiditywww.blocklist.de Fail2Ban-Reporting ServiceZapBL2stepback.dkFayntic ServicesORB UKtechnoirc.orgTechTheftSpamhaus0SpamCiscoNoSolicitadoURIBLabuse.roALPHANETAnonmailsAscamsBLOCKEDSERVERSCalivent NetworksEFnetJustSpamKempt.netNordSpamRV-SOFT TechnologyScientific SpamSpamikazeSpamRATSSPFBLSuomispamSystem 5 HostingTeam CymruValiditywww.blocklist.de Fail2Ban-Reporting ServiceZapBL2stepback.dkFayntic ServicesORB UKtechnoirc.orgTechTheftWhat is Suomispam Gray List (GL)?
The Suomispam Gray List (GL) is a secondary reputation blacklist that contains IP addresses of spam sources that also have significant non-spam use. Unlike more aggressive blocklists, it is not intended for direct blocking of email. Instead, this blacklist is designed to be used in a scoring system to help identify probable spam. It is a smaller, more specialized list that receives less frequent updates than their primary list.
The listing policy defines spam as unsolicited bulk email (UBE). The legality of the email is not the primary factor for a listing on this blocklist. Listings are a private reputation assessment, similar to a review. The Suomispam Gray List (GL) considers the type of sending host before adding it. A shared mail server with legitimate use is treated with more patience to avoid collateral damage, but persistent spamming will eventually lead to a listing. In addition to direct spam sources, the blocklist (or blacklist) also lists spam support services and spam targets, which are sites that spam messages redirect users to.
Who runs Suomispam Gray List (GL)?
The Suomispam Gray List (GL) is operated by Suomispam, a reputation service that focuses on spam sent in the Finnish language or otherwise related to Finland. The organization was created to address a gap left by global blacklists, which do not have detailed coverage of smaller countries and specific linguistic regions. Suomispam provides reputation data, but it does not block any email itself. The decision to filter or block emails based on this data is made by the individual mail server operators who use the service.
How do I get removed and delisted from Suomispam Gray List (GL)?
Removal from the Suomispam Gray List (GL) is a manual process that occurs once the operators are convinced the underlying spam issue has been resolved. A credible and detailed notification from the server operator about fixing the problem is sufficient, but more serious cases require proof that the spam has stopped. It is important to note that delisting is delayed if the operator continues to provide services, such as webhosting, to the spammer.
Before requesting removal, ensure you have taken the following steps to avoid wasting time and improve your chances of being delisted:
- Identify the listing. Your request must specify the exact IP address or domain that is on the blacklist. Requests without this information cannot be processed.
- Be specific about the fix. Simply stating that "the problem is fixed" is not enough. Provide clear details on what caused the spam issue and what specific actions you have taken to resolve it.
- Talk to your hosting provider. If the listing is for a whole network range (often identified with a wildcard character like '*'), you must involve your hosting provider. A delisting cannot happen without them taking action to resolve the wider spam epidemic on their network.
- Check if your domain is actually listed. Some third-party tools incorrectly report a domain listing when it is actually an IP address on the same shared host that is listed. Use the checker on the Suomispam site to verify if your domain itself is on the blocklist.
- Do not mention SPF or DMARC. These email authentication records are not related to Suomispam listings. You were not listed because of them, and fixing them will not get you delisted.
Suomispam does not offer a public delisting form. To request removal, you must contact them directly through the contact page on their website.
What's the impact of being listed on Suomispam Gray List (GL)?
The impact of being listed on the Suomispam Gray List (GL) is generally low. The list is explicitly not meant for outright blocking of mail. Instead, it is intended to add a negative score to an email's spam evaluation. A listing means your emails are more likely to be filtered into the junk or spam folder rather than being rejected completely. This blacklist is meant to signal a risky network to administrators, particularly for mail traffic related to Finland. While not severe, it negatively affects your email deliverability to this specific region.
