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diff --git a/synapse/visibility.py b/synapse/visibility.py
index 100dc47a8a..d0abd8f04f 100644
--- a/synapse/visibility.py
+++ b/synapse/visibility.py
@@ -122,6 +122,13 @@ def filter_events_for_client(
         if not event.is_state() and event.sender in ignore_list:
             return None
 
+        # Until MSC2261 has landed we can't redact malicious alias events, so for
+        # now we temporarily filter out m.room.aliases entirely to mitigate
+        # abuse, while we spec a better solution to advertising aliases
+        # on rooms.
+        if event.type == EventTypes.Aliases:
+            return None
+
         # Don't try to apply the room's retention policy if the event is a state event, as
         # MSC1763 states that retention is only considered for non-state events.
         if apply_retention_policies and not event.is_state():