All the M3AAWG Public Policy Comments are available fom the M3AAWG Public Policy page in this section.
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These best practices and papers represent the cooperative efforts of M3AAWG members to provide the industry with recommendations and background information to improve messaging security and protect users. M3AAWG best practices are updated as needed and new documents are added as they become available.
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February 28, 2017
M3AAWG Password Recommendations for Account Providers
Passwords are used virtually everywhere. This document provides password requirement recommendations for ISPs and other providers and briefly describes the risk model of using passwords to provide authorized or secure access to resources. It aims to improve end-user security by encouraging strong passwords.
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February 20, 2017
M3AAWG Multifactor Authentication Recommendations
While passwords are the default solution for securing users' accounts today, they have many shortcomings and most can be easily cracked. M3AAWG believes the time has come for providers to require multifactor authentication, instead of simple passwords, to enhance protection of services with a history or substantial risk of account compromise.
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August 12, 2016
M3AAWG Best Current Practices For Building and Operating a Spamtrap, Ver. 1.2.0
Updated in August 2016 as Version 1.2.0, this document is for spamtrap operators who generally use data generated from spamtraps for purposes such as research, evidence collection, infected machine mitigation or mail list leakage and list quality control.
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July 14, 2016
Using Generic Top Level Domain Registration Information (WHOIS Data) in Anti-Abuse Operations
WHOIS information plays a key role in determining where to report instances of abuse involving domain names. This paper explains some of the important WHOIS elements used to fight spam, phishing, malware distribution and other threats.
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June 15, 2016
M3AAWG Introduction to Traffic Analysis
M3AAWG outlines the key characteristics of traffic analysis attacks, discusses potential ways to avoid them, and considers the advantages and disadvantages of deploying preventative measures.