Modern approach to URL Intelligence - Expose threats, Empower trust

Who we are & What We Do

URLAbuse is a cybersecurity company based in Grenoble, France, focused on identifying and reporting malicious domain names (DNS abuse) and URLs involved in phishing, malware distribution, as well as content-related abuse such as fake online shops and illegal gambling. We collect, analyze, and forward abuse cases to the appropriate entities—registries, registrars, hosting providers, and other stakeholders in the domain name system—to support swift takedown actions and enhance online safety. Our mission is to reduce the impact of online threats through collaboration, transparency, and real-time reporting.

Frequently Asked Questions

We collect phishing and malware URLs through honeypots, community submissions, and our automated scanners.

Our reports are shared with domain registries, registrars, CERTs, and other trusted partners responsible for domain takedowns or response actions. We also collaborate with law enforcement agencies, banks, and payment service providers whenever possible to help mitigate abuse.

Yes! We welcome community contributions. You can reach out to us anytime by filling out the contact form or by emailing us directly at contact email. We typically respond within one business day and will provide you with an API key along with the documentation needed to submit data to URLAbuse.

For each URL submitted to URLAbuse, we first analyze it to determine whether it is malicious. If confirmed, we collect evidence of the malicious activity—such as a screenshot—along with additional information like the IP address, ASN, and registrar details. All verified data is then published publicly on our website. Everything submitted by contributors is made freely available for anyone to access and use, at no cost.

We typically incur two main types of costs: infrastructure (such as servers and other technical resources) and personnel. The infrastructure is generously supported by KOR Labs, to whom we are deeply grateful. The cost of personnel is covered through the commercial side of our operations, where we run our own scanners, conduct in-depth investigations, and track ongoing malicious campaigns and cybercriminal activity. The data generated from these efforts is made available on a paid basis, which helps us sustain and grow the URLAbuse initiative. If your organization is in a position to support us by subscribing to the commercial feed, we would sincerely appreciate it. Your support plays a key role in ensuring the long-term financial stability and continued impact of URLAbuse.

We’d be happy to help! Please feel free to send your questions to contact email, and our team will get back to you as soon as possible.

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