Powering faster takedowns with CleanDNS
Online scams move quickly. New phishing domains appear, run a short campaign, then disappear. To keep up, brands need better visibility and faster takedowns.
That is why we are excited to share that brandsec has joined the CleanDNS Trusted Reporter Program, plugging Unphish into an internet-scale DNS abuse platform.
CleanDNS works with registries, registrars, hosting providers and other infrastructure partners to identify and act on DNS abuse across a huge share of delegated domains worldwide.
Their Trusted Reporter Program brings together vetted organisations that:
Submit high quality, evidence-backed abuse reports
Are benchmarked on accuracy, consistency and speed
Receive feedback on how their reports lead to takedowns and other mitigation
In short, CleanDNS turns trusted abuse reports into real outcomes across the DNS ecosystem.
What this means for Unphish
Unphish already helps our clients detect phishing, investigate suspicious domains, and push for takedowns. Our partnership with CleanDNS takes this further, making enforcement faster, smarter, and more scalable:
Faster, more scalable enforcement
Cases of DNS abuse reported through Unphish - from client submissions or our own monitoring - can now be actioned via CleanDNS in structured formats. This turns rich case data into abuse reports that can be processed at scale, even during spikes in scam activity.
Stronger automation
CleanDNS supports a wide range of technical feeds and APIs. As the integration deepens, more of the journey from “we’ve identified a scam” to “it’s been mitigated” can be automated, reducing manual steps and speeding up outcomes.
Better feedback loops
Through the Trusted Reporter Program, we receive feedback on how cases are handled. This allows us to refine how Unphish presents evidence, making future reports even more effective and improving overall takedown success.
This partnership is part of the ongoing evolution of Unphish.
We are investing in:
Greater automation in detection and takedowns
Smarter workflows that prioritise the highest risk threats
The ability to handle higher case volumes without slowing down
By pairing Unphish with trusted infrastructure partners like CleanDNS, we are working to position Unphish as a leader in scam detection and takedown operations, not just for today’s threats, but for what comes next.
To learn more about how Unphish and CleanDNS can support your scam detection and takedown efforts, contact us and we will walk you through what is possible.
About brandsec
brandsec is a team of highly experienced domain name management and online brand protection experts. We provide corporate domain name management and brand enforcement services, helping brands eliminate phishing platforms across the internet. Supporting some of the largest brands in the region, we offer innovative solutions to combat threats across multiple industries.
