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How do mail filters cache DNS data for spam analysis?

Why filters cache:

  • Processing millions of messages
  • Same DNS lookups repeated constantly
  • Caching improves performance

Cache duration:

  • May follow TTL
  • May use internal cache policies
  • Some cache longer for efficiency

Implications:

  • SPF/DKIM changes may not take effect immediately at all receivers
  • Reputation data may lag DNS changes
  • Blocklist removal may take time to propagate

Planning:

  • Allow time after authentication changes before expecting full effect
  • Do not assume instant propagation

Port authorities may use their own record copies. Updates take time to reach all offices.

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