topDNS Best Practice Series: Best Practices for Handling Abuse Reports and Takedowns

Spamhaus, Team Internet, and eco’s topDNS Initiative hosted the eighth in a series of topDNS Best Practice webinars, which highlighted the domain name industry’s efforts to combat DNS abuse.

The session featured Spamhaus and Team Internet, who explored critical issues and solutions surrounding abuse management and domain takedowns:

  • Domain takedowns: When were they appropriate?
  • Common challenges: Subdomain takeovers, link-forwarders, URL shorteners, domains, etc.
  • How to manage takedowns without registrar involvement
  • Case studies: Real-world examples of abuse reports and policies
  • Effective communication: Who should inform whom, and when?

During the webinar, Sven Krohlas, Data Analyst at Spamhaus, and Volker Greimann, Head of Policy and Compliance, General Counsel – Online Division at Team Internet, shared their expertise and insights.

Check out the report summary here.

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