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An '''IP blacklist''' is a database or list of [[IP addresses]] that should be blocked from connecting to a protected system. These blacklists (aka blocklists, blackhole lists, or DNSBL's) are most commonly used by email receivers to screen out spam and other abusive emails flooding the Internet. | An '''IP blacklist''' is a database or list of [[IP address|IP addresses]] that should be blocked from connecting to a protected system. These blacklists (aka blocklists, blackhole lists, or DNSBL's) are most commonly used by email receivers to screen out spam and other abusive emails flooding the Internet. | ||
1. DNSBL is an acronym meaning a BlackList that is published in DNS, the [[Domain Name System]]. | 1. DNSBL is an acronym meaning a BlackList that is published in DNS, the [[Domain Name System]]. | ||
{{r|http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DNSBL DNS Blacklist}} | {{r|http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DNSBL DNS Blacklist}} | ||
Revision as of 09:06, 31 August 2009
An IP blacklist is a database or list of IP addresses that should be blocked from connecting to a protected system. These blacklists (aka blocklists, blackhole lists, or DNSBL's) are most commonly used by email receivers to screen out spam and other abusive emails flooding the Internet.
1. DNSBL is an acronym meaning a BlackList that is published in DNS, the Domain Name System.