Brand & Domain Reputation
100 points total
Checks your domain and associated IPs against major blocklists and reputation feeds — Spamhaus, SURBL, URIBL, Barracuda, SpamCop, URLhaus, and Google Safe Browsing — plus domain registration age and expiry risk.
Checks
| Check | Weight | What it measures |
|---|---|---|
Domain Blocklist Status reputation_domain_blocklist_status | 40 pts | Queries Spamhaus DBL, SURBL, URIBL, Barracuda, SpamCop, and URLhaus for domain-level listings. |
IP Blocklist Status reputation_ip_blocklist_status | 30 pts | Queries Spamhaus ZEN (PBL/SBL/XBL), Barracuda, and SpamCop for IP-level listings across resolved hosts. |
Google Safe Browsing reputation_google_safe_browsing | 15 pts | Checks the domain against Google's Safe Browsing API for malware, phishing, and deceptive content flags. |
Domain Age & Registration Risk reputation_domain_age_registration_risk | 15 pts | Evaluates domain registration age and expiry proximity as risk signals. |
Pass / Warn / Fail Logic
For many checks, earned points follow the verdict: full weight on pass, partial credit on some checks for warn, and none on fail. Where it matters, we spell out the points below.
Domain Blocklist Status
Pass if clean on all lists; warn on low-severity listings; fail on critical listings.
IP Blocklist Status
Pass if all IPs clean; warn on PBL/SpamCop; fail on SBL/XBL.
Google Safe Browsing
Pass if not flagged; fail if flagged. Only runs if GSB API key is configured.
Domain Age & Registration Risk
Pass if mature domain with distant expiry; warn on young or expiring soon; fail on very new registration.
Findings & How to Fix Them
These are the specific findings RedScore may report for this category, along with remediation guidance.
spamhaus_dbl_listedVisit https://check.spamhaus.org/ to review your listing details and follow their removal process. Address the underlying abuse or compromise that caused the listing before requesting removal.
surbl_listedReview SURBL listing at http://www.surbl.org/surbl-analysis and request delisting after addressing the cause.
urlhaus_listedImmediately investigate your web infrastructure for compromise. Check for unauthorized file uploads, injected scripts, or redirects to malicious payloads.
spamhaus_zen_sbl_xblInvestigate the listed IP addresses for compromise or misconfiguration. If you're on shared hosting, contact your provider about the listing. Request removal at https://check.spamhaus.org/ after addressing the issue.
google_safe_browsing_flaggedReview your Google Search Console for Safe Browsing issues. Investigate your site for malware, injected scripts, phishing pages, or deceptive content. After cleanup, request a review through Search Console. Google typically reviews within 72 hours.
uribl_listedCheck your listing at https://uribl.com/ and request removal after investigating how your domain appeared in spam content.
barracuda_domain_listedRequest removal at http://www.barracudacentral.org/lookups after addressing the underlying issue.
barracuda_ip_listedRequest removal at http://www.barracudacentral.org/lookups after addressing the underlying issue.
domain_recently_registeredVery new domains carry higher abuse-risk signal. Maintain transparent ownership, stable DNS, and consistent legitimate content.
domain_expiring_soonDomain registration is close to expiry; renew early to reduce takeover/parking risk and operational disruption.
spamcop_domain_listedSpamCop listings typically expire automatically once spam reports stop. Investigate whether your domain or infrastructure is being used to send unsolicited mail.
spamhaus_zen_pblIf affected IPs host mail services, request PBL removal at https://check.spamhaus.org/ and ensure your hosting provider has appropriate IP allocation for mail delivery.
spamcop_ip_listedInvestigate spam sources; SpamCop listings typically expire when reports stop.
domain_registration_data_unavailableRegistration age could not be determined from RDAP. Ensure registration data is accurate and monitor renewal status.