What is M3AAWG (Messaging, Malware, Mobile Anti-Abuse Working Group)?

**M3AAWG** is the leading industry organization addressing messaging abuse. Members include major MBPs (**Gmail**, **Microsoft**, **Yahoo**), ESPs, security companies, and enterprises. They develop best practices, facilitate information sharing, and coordinate anti-abuse efforts across the ecosystem.

Working groups address specific topics: email authentication, **phishing** prevention, mobile abuse, deliverability practices, and emerging threats. Publications include sender best practices documents that shape industry standards.

**M3AAWG** conferences bring together practitioners for closed-session discussions enabling candid threat sharing. Membership requires commitment to anti-abuse practices. The organization's influence means **M3AAWG** recommendations often become de facto industry requirements. Understanding their publications helps align with ecosystem expectations.