SpamAssassin rule
URIBL_BLACK
A link points to a domain on URIBL
+1.7 points
Link blocklist lookup
What URIBL_BLACK means
A linked domain is on the URIBL blacklist.
The rule's description in SpamAssassin: “Contains an URL listed in the URIBL blacklist”
How to fix it
Remove or replace the link. Check your own domains at uribl.com.
Does your email trigger URIBL_BLACK?
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Open the email spam checkerRelated rules
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NUMERIC_HTTP_ADDRLink with a numeric IP address
T_SHORT_SHORTNERShort email with a link shortener
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URIBL_DBL_SPAMA link points to a domain on the Spamhaus DBL
URI_NOVOWELLinked domain looks random
Frequently asked questions
What does URIBL_BLACK mean?
A linked domain is on the URIBL blacklist.
How do I fix URIBL_BLACK?
Remove or replace the link. Check your own domains at uribl.com.
How many points does URIBL_BLACK add?
1.7 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.