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MaxMind

Provides IP geolocation intelligence and fraud detection services

Threat Management
Specialized Security
Network Security
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51 Pleasant Street; #1020; Malden, Massachusetts 02148, US
2002
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MaxMind Description

MaxMind was founded in 2002 and provides IP intelligence and online fraud prevention services. The company offers two main product lines: GeoIP and minFraud. The GeoIP product line provides IP geolocation databases and API services that enable businesses to identify the geographic location and other attributes of internet visitors based on their IP addresses. The service covers 99.9999% of IP addresses in use and provides data on location, connection speeds, ISPs, and proxy detection. Companies use this data for content localization, analytics, digital rights enforcement, and traffic routing. The minFraud service is an online fraud detection tool that screens billions of transactions annually. It uses machine learning to identify high-risk transactions and helps businesses prevent fraudulent online activity while reducing manual review requirements. The service continuously learns and evolves to detect emerging fraud patterns. MaxMind serves over 100,000 businesses worldwide. The company maintains SOC 2 Type II compliance and operates an information security management system based on ISO 27001 standards. Services are hosted on Google Cloud Platform with redundant data centers globally. The company is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and adheres to GDPR requirements. MaxMind donates over 60% of its profits to charitable organizations focused on global health and development.