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.