Phishing Websites, Spam Domains & IP Abuse: Research Analysis & Threat Intelligence Report 2025–2026

Abstract

Comprehensive research analysis covering phishing website trends, spam domain registration patterns, and IP address abuse across 2025–2026. This report examines the evolving threat landscape, infrastructure abuse patterns, and provides actionable threat intelligence for mail operators and security teams.

Key Findings

1. 1Phishing websites increasingly leverage cloud hosting platforms and legitimate SaaS infrastructure
2. 2Spam domain registration patterns show coordinated bulk registration across low-cost registrars
3. 3IP abuse analysis reveals concentration of malicious activity in specific autonomous systems
4. 4Community-driven reporting provides unique coverage not found in automated-only detection systems
5. 5Cross-referencing multiple threat intelligence sources significantly improves detection accuracy

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