157.185.99.42 reported for spam
Status
| Service | Status | Updated | Next steps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Spam | Blacklisted | Sep 20, 2026 17:12:54 | Get Anti-Spam Plugin or API |
| SpamFireWall | Not in list | Sep 20, 2026 17:12:54 | |
| Security FireWall | Not in list | - | Get Security Plugin |
| Block Lists | Data loading | - | Sign Up for API, Files, DNSBL & Online Access |
| Type of attacks | Spam | ||
Abuse reports
| There are currently no abuse reports for this email/IP. Report Abuse activity |
Details
| Network | 157.185.96.0/22parent network: 157.185.64.0/18 |
|---|---|
| Network Spam Rate | – |
| DNS name | 157-185-99-42.clearwave.com |
| AS number | 40702 |
| Org name | Clearwave Communications |
| Location | Mt. Vernon, Illinois, United States |
| IP Geolocation | lat: 38.3171; lon: -88.9137 |
| Address | - |
| Phone | - |
| Website | clearwave.com |
| AS spam rate | 2.38% |
| Websites hosted on 157.185.99.42 | Data loading |
157.185.96.0/22 spam active IP addresses
| # | Address (DNS name) | Detected | Last seen | Attacked sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 157.185.99.42(157-185-99-42.clearwave.com) | Dec 05, 2025 07:26:09 | Sep 20, 2026 22:12:54 | 10 |
157.185.99.42 spam and brute force activity on date
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Why is this 157.185.99.42 contacting my website?
This 157.185.99.42 may appear due to bots, crawlers, spam submissions, or automated attacks.
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Is this 157.185.99.42 safe?
It depends on the IP address status. If it is green and marked as "Not in lists", it is considered safe. If it is "Blacklisted" and shown in red, it means the IP has been involved in abusive activity such as spam, phishing, scam attacks, password brute-force attempts, or hacking attempts.
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How do I block 157.185.99.42?
Use one of our Anti-Spam plugins, the Security plugin, the Anti-Spam API, or the Block Lists API. If you are not sure which option to choose, please contact our support team: https://cleantalk.org/my/support/open
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Is this a bot or hacker?
It depends on the activity of the 157.185.99.42. If the Anti-Spam or Security plugins stop the attacks, it is most likely a bot. If they do not stop them, there is a high probability that it is a human attacker.
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What does "Blacklisted" mean?
It means the 157.185.99.42 is currently performing various types of spam and security attacks on websites.
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