162.40.169.28 reported for spam
Status
| Service | Status | Updated | Next steps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Spam | Blacklisted | Nov 03, 2026 01:36:16 | Get Anti-Spam Plugin or API |
| SpamFireWall | Not in list | Nov 03, 2026 01:36:16 | |
| Security FireWall | Not in list | - | Get Security Plugin |
| Block Lists | Data loading | - | Use via API, Files & DNSBL |
| Type of attacks | Spam | ||
Abuse reports
| There are currently no abuse reports for this email/IP. Report Abuse activity |
Details
| Network | 162.40.168.0/22 parent network: 162.40.168.0/21 |
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| Network Spam Rate | – |
| DNS name | h28.169.40.162.dynamic.ip.windstream.net |
| AS number | 7029 |
| Org name | Windstream Communications LLC |
| Location | Versailles, Kentucky, United States |
| IP Geolocation | lat: 38.0405; lon: -84.7293 |
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| Address | - |
| Phone | - |
| Website | windstream.net |
| AS spam rate | 3.27% |
| Websites hosted on 162.40.169.28 | Data loading |
162.40.168.0/22 spam active IP addresses
| # | Address (DNS name) | Detected | Last seen | Attacked sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 162.40.169.28 (h28.169.40.162.dynamic.ip.windstream.net) | Sep 15, 2026 05:27:17 | Nov 03, 2026 06:36:16 | 22 |
| 2 | 162.40.171.231 (h231.171.40.162.dynamic.ip.windstream.net) | Oct 29, 2026 17:31:29 | Nov 02, 2026 19:13:57 | 5 |
162.40.169.28 spam and brute force activity on date
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Why is this 162.40.169.28 contacting my website?
This 162.40.169.28 may appear due to bots, crawlers, spam submissions, or automated attacks.
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Is this 162.40.169.28 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 162.40.169.28?
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 162.40.169.28. 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 162.40.169.28 is currently performing various types of spam and security attacks on websites.
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