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.