Report Abuse
Please refer to the information on this page if you wish to report any violations relating to Hats Network Inc. (AS203314). This includes spam, DDoS attacks, unauthorised access, and violations of the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP).
How to Report Abuse
Report abusive activity involving Hats Network infrastructure to the Security Team:
The Security Team investigates reports. Privacy restrictions may prevent us from sharing case-specific updates.
Required Information
An abuse report must include:
The IP address(es) originating the abusive activity.
The IP address(es) being targeted or receiving the abuse.
Specific port(s) involved in the abusive activity.
Precise timing of the activity (e.g., 2026-03-24 15:30:45 UTC).
Important Notice
Incomplete reports may not be processed. If your abuse report does not contain enough information to identify the source of the abuse, we may not follow up with you regarding your report(s).
Important Notice
Blacklisted Report Sources
Reports from the following sources are automatically ignored because of their history of false reports:
| Source | Status |
|---|---|
| bitninja.info | Blacklisted |
| myipr.com.cn | Blacklisted |
| aldimna.com | Blacklisted |
Ignored Email Domains
Note
Use a work email address where possible so the report can be properly investigated.
Reports sent from the following email domains will not be processed:
| Domain | Status |
|---|---|
| @tsinghua.edu.org | Ignored |
| @163.com / @126.com | Gray-listed |
| @qq.com | Gray-listed |
| @sina.com | Gray-listed |
| @mail.ru | Gray-listed |
What Constitutes Abuse?
Reportable activity includes:
- DDoS Attacks - Distributed Denial of Service attacks
- Malware Distribution - Hosting or spreading malicious software
- Phishing - Unauthorized attempts to collect sensitive information
- Network Scanning - Unauthorized port scans or vulnerability assessments
- Spam - Unsolicited bulk communications
- Copyright Infringement - Unauthorized use of intellectual property
- Illegal Content - Hosting of illegal material
- Intrusion Attempts - Unauthorized access to systems
Security Best Practices
When preparing a report:
- Include Evidence - Packet captures, logs, or screenshots when possible
- Be Specific - Provide exact timestamps and port information
- One Report Per Issue - Submit separate reports for different incidents
- Follow Up - Reference your original email if sending additional information
Investigation Timeline
| Report Type | Processing Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Email | 24-48 hours | Reviewed during business hours (UTC) |
| Urgent Cases | 4 hours | Critical infrastructure threats only |
Reports are treated confidentially. Do not disclose publicly that you have filed a report with Hats Network, as doing so may compromise the investigation.
Retain the original evidence in case the Security Team needs further details.