173.79.85.253 reported for spam
Status
| Service | Status | Updated | Next steps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Spam | Blacklisted | Nov 02, 2026 16:56:11 | Get Anti-Spam Plugin or API |
| SpamFireWall | Not in list | Nov 02, 2026 16:56:11 | |
| 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 | 173.79.84.0/22 parent network: 173.79.0.0/16 |
|---|---|
| Network Spam Rate | 1% |
| DNS name | pool-173-79-85-253.washdc.fios.verizon.net |
| AS number | 701 |
| Org name | Verizon Business |
| Location | Oxon Hill, Maryland, United States |
| IP Geolocation | lat: 38.8116; lon: -76.9877 |
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| Address | - |
| Phone | - |
| Website | verizon.com |
| AS spam rate | 5.53% |
| Websites hosted on 173.79.85.253 | Data loading |
173.79.84.0/22 spam active IP addresses
| # | Address (DNS name) | Detected | Last seen | Attacked sites |
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| 1 | 173.79.85.253 (pool-173-79-85-253.washdc.fios.verizon.net) | Mar 28, 2026 00:34:17 | Nov 02, 2026 21:56:11 | 19 |
| 2 | 173.79.86.202 (pool-173-79-86-202.washdc.fios.verizon.net) | May 05, 2026 08:43:09 | Nov 02, 2026 21:29:40 | 15 |
| 3 | 173.79.87.193 (pool-173-79-87-193.washdc.fios.verizon.net) | Jul 31, 2026 02:20:14 | Nov 02, 2026 21:10:26 | 4 |
| 4 | 173.79.85.210 (pool-173-79-85-210.washdc.fios.verizon.net) | Oct 18, 2025 21:09:33 | Nov 02, 2026 16:26:44 | 15 |
| 5 | 173.79.85.22 (pool-173-79-85-22.washdc.fios.verizon.net) | Aug 10, 2026 09:20:11 | Nov 02, 2026 15:45:43 | 11 |
| 6 | 173.79.87.201 (pool-173-79-87-201.washdc.fios.verizon.net) | Nov 11, 2025 13:08:32 | Nov 02, 2026 10:15:18 | 19 |
| 7 | 173.79.86.65 (pool-173-79-86-65.washdc.fios.verizon.net) | Aug 23, 2026 06:34:12 | Nov 01, 2026 00:24:56 | 5 |
| 8 | 173.79.85.188 (pool-173-79-85-188.washdc.fios.verizon.net) | Oct 13, 2026 06:18:50 | Oct 15, 2026 12:53:01 | 5 |
173.79.85.253 spam and brute force activity on date
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Why is this 173.79.85.253 contacting my website?
This 173.79.85.253 may appear due to bots, crawlers, spam submissions, or automated attacks.
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Is this 173.79.85.253 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 173.79.85.253?
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 173.79.85.253. 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 173.79.85.253 is currently performing various types of spam and security attacks on websites.
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