SpamAssassin rule
URIBL_ABUSE_SURBL
A link points to a domain on SURBL
+1.948 points
Link blocklist lookup
What URIBL_ABUSE_SURBL means
A linked domain is listed by SURBL for abuse.
The rule's description in SpamAssassin: “Contains an URL listed in the ABUSE SURBL blocklist”
How to fix it
Remove links to the listed domain. Shared link shorteners and cheap redirect services are common culprits.
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Frequently asked questions
What does URIBL_ABUSE_SURBL mean?
A linked domain is listed by SURBL for abuse.
How do I fix URIBL_ABUSE_SURBL?
Remove links to the listed domain. Shared link shorteners and cheap redirect services are common culprits.
How many points does URIBL_ABUSE_SURBL add?
1.948 points in the default SpamAssassin ruleset (network tests on, Bayes off). A message is treated as spam from 5.0 points. Mail servers can change scores locally.