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abuse.ch API: what’s new and what’s coming?

If you looked at the API from Spamhaus when it first launched, it's worth another look at how it differs from the community API, what's available now and what's planned on the roadmap. Spoiler alert: we now have file exports and a new integration!

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Domain Update, April - September 2026

Over the last six months, 57.1 million new domains were registered (+21.8%), with China’s .cn (+77%) and .com.cn (+515%) primarily responsible. Malicious and suspicious domain listings increased +56.6% to 3.37 million, reaching 1.15 million in September - the highest month on record! Find out why in the latest Spamhaus Project Domain Reputation Update.

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Passive DNS vs. active DNS: what's the difference?

Every day, billions of DNS lookups translate domain names into the infrastructure behind them. Most of those answers are used once and forgotten… unless recorded. For anyone investigating suspicious infrastructure, these records can be the difference between a dead end and a lead.  In this blog post, we take a closer look at both active and passive DNS, how they work, and how investigators use them to build a clearer picture of suspicious infrastructure.

Case Study

cyber_Folks protect customers and network with Spamhaus’ enhanced email protection

By integrating [Spamhaus’s real-time blocklists](https://www.spamhaus.com/data-access/real-time-dns-blocklists/) and enabling the sharing of basic email connection data, Polish-based hosting provider, cyber_Folks, has achieved an enhanced, targeted email protection for its customers. Read on to learn more.

News Article

Introducing Deteqtive: Passive DNS, evolved into Passive DNS Intelligence

Introducing Deteqtive: a new passive DNS intelligence platform powered by Spamhaus data, designed to make investigations faster and more intuitive. Deteqtive is rolling out now for early access - find out what's new, why we built it, and how to get started.

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Ways to use passive DNS intelligence: Security Professional

Find out how passive DNS intelligence is helping security professionals easily identify patterns of malicious behaviour on the internet and highlight additional areas of concern.

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What is passive DNS? A beginner’s guide

Find out what passive DNS is, how data is collected and how it can benefit your organization.

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Ways to use passive DNS intelligence: Brand Protection Specialist

Read how passive DNS intelligence can help organizations uncover spoofed domains that can potentially damage their brand reputation.