Hello!
The Risk Threshold values for both the Abuse IPDB and Proxy Check APIs generally operate on a scale from 1-100. Here’s a bit more detail on what these values mean and some recommendations on where to start:Abuse IPDB Risk Threshold
- 1-100 Scale: The threshold is usually measured on a scale from 1 to 100, where 1 indicates the least risk and 100 indicates the highest risk.
- Recommended Starting Value: A good starting point is around 80. This means any IP with a risk score of 80 or higher will be considered potentially malicious. You can adjust this value based on the volume of spam you encounter. Lowering the threshold will increase sensitivity and catch more potential spam, but it may also result in more false positives.
Proxy Check API Risk Threshold
- 1-100 Scale: Similar to Abuse IPDB, the Proxy Check API also uses a 1 to 100 scale.
- Recommended Starting Value: Starting with a value around 80 is generally a safe practice. This threshold should catch most of the spam offenders without being overly aggressive. As you monitor the results, you can fine-tune the threshold to better match your needs.
Adjusting the Threshold
- Monitor and Adjust: After setting your initial thresholds, monitor the results. If you find that legitimate users are being flagged, you may want to increase the threshold. Conversely, if too much spam is getting through, consider lowering the threshold.
- Consider Your Audience: The optimal threshold may vary based on your user base. For example, websites with a high volume of traffic from regions with known high abuse rates may need a more stringent threshold.
Example Configuration
- Abuse IPDB: Set the threshold to 80.
- Proxy Check API: Set the threshold to 80.
These values should provide a good balance between catching spam offenders and minimizing false positives. Adjust as necessary based on your specific experience and needs.
If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, feel free to ask!
Best regards,
Yoni
