| TABLE 1: Typical Spam Source Types | |
| Source Type | Additional Information |
| Confirmed spam source | The RBL provider has identified the source as a constant source of spam. |
| Default | The RBL provider has identified the source as a spammer or other problematic source. |
| Dial-up spam source | The RBL provider has identified the source as a dial-up connection (or another source with a dynamically assigned IP address) that has been used to send spam. |
| Open proxy server | The RBL provider has identified the source as an open proxy that has been used to send spam. |
| Smart host | The RBL provider has identified the source as a secure site that serves as a relay for unsecured sites. |
| Spamware developer or site that uses spam to advertise | The RBL provider has identified the source as a developer of spamware or a vendor who hires spammers. |
| Verified open relay | The RBL provider has identified the source as an open relay. |