172.97.231.162 reported for spam
Status
| Service | Status | Updated | Next steps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Spam | Not in list | Jul 24, 2026 03:30:31 | Get Anti-Spam Plugin or API |
| SpamFireWall | Not in list | Jul 24, 2026 03:30:31 | |
| 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 | 172.97.228.0/22 parent network: 172.97.128.0/17 |
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| Network Spam Rate | – |
| DNS name | 172-97-231-162.cpe.distributel.net |
| AS number | 11814 |
| Org name | Distributel Communications Limited |
| Location | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| IP Geolocation | lat: 45.5725; lon: -73.6195 |
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| Address | - |
| Phone | - |
| Website | distributel.ca |
| AS spam rate | 4.05% |
| Websites hosted on 172.97.231.162 | Data loading |
172.97.228.0/22 spam active IP addresses
| # | Address (DNS name) | Detected | Last seen | Attacked sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 172.97.228.80 (172-97-228-80.cpe.distributel.net) | Oct 27, 2026 09:47:37 | Oct 30, 2026 09:44:06 | 4 |
172.97.231.162 spam and brute force activity on date
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Why is this 172.97.231.162 contacting my website?
This 172.97.231.162 may appear due to bots, crawlers, spam submissions, or automated attacks.
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Is this 172.97.231.162 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 172.97.231.162?
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 172.97.231.162. 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 172.97.231.162 is currently performing various types of spam and security attacks on websites.
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