Phishing Alert: Fake RIPE NCC “Licence Information Verification” Email

We have received several reports from RIPE NCC members of a phishing email claiming to be from the RIPE NCC. The message asks members to verify information about a licence and the subject is ‘2025 Ripe NCC Information Verification’.

This email was not sent by the RIPE NCC. Please do not click any links or share any details in response to it.

How to identify official communications from the RIPE NCC:

• Legitimate RIPE NCC emails are always sent from our official domain: @ripe.net.
• Important member communications are shared via the RIPE NCC Announce and/or Members Discuss mailing lists.
• Official announcements also appear as news items on www.ripe.net.

If you are unsure about the legitimacy of an email, or have any security-related concerns, please contact security@ripe.net. For general questions about your resources, contact ncc@ripe.net.