What is CINS Army?
The CINS (Commercial IP Reputation System) Army blocklist is operated by Sentinel IPS and aggregates intelligence from a global network of intrusion detection sensors tracking IPs and domains involved in SSH scanning, brute-force attacks, and automated exploitation attempts. CINS Army data is integrated into commercial firewall products and enterprise security appliances, used to block known attack sources automatically without manual review.
Why CINS Army flags legitimate domains
- Your server IP was detected initiating SSH brute-force attempts against monitored systems
- A compromised application or bot on your hosting performed automated port scanning
- Your shared hosting IP block was flagged due to attack activity from another tenant
- A CDN edge node or proxy associated with your traffic triggered attack sensors
- Vulnerability scanning tools or security researchers used your IP, triggering detection
What a listing means for your business
CINS Army listings are pulled directly into firewall blocklists. Affected organizations block your IP or domain at the perimeter, before traffic even reaches their servers. Users behind CINS-enabled firewalls simply cannot connect to your site.
How BrandsDefender gets you delisted
We verify that your domain is clean, prepare the evidence CINS Army needs, file the false positive dispute through the right channel and follow up until the flag is removed. No cure, no pay.
Frequently asked questions
Is CINS Army focused on IPs or domains?
Primarily IPs, but domain-to-IP mappings mean your domain is blocked by association. If your hosting IP is listed, all domains on that IP, including yours, are effectively blocked by CINS-enabled firewalls.
How quickly can a CINS Army listing be removed?
CINS Army operates a delisting process for IPs that are no longer a threat source. With proper evidence of remediation, removal can happen within 24–48 hours through the right channel.