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
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.