196.15.161.243 reported for spam
Status
| Service | Status | Updated | Next steps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Spam | Blacklisted | Sep 29, 2026 11:37:28 | Get Anti-Spam Plugin or API |
| SpamFireWall | Not in list | Sep 29, 2026 11:37:28 | |
| 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 | 196.15.160.0/22parent network: 196.15.128.0/17 |
|---|---|
| Network Spam Rate | – |
| DNS name | - |
| AS number | 5713 |
| Org name | Telkom SA Ltd. |
| Location | Albertina, Western Cape, South Africa |
| IP Geolocation | lat: -34.2017; lon: 21.5802 |
| Address | - |
| Phone | - |
| Website | afrinic.net |
| AS spam rate | 3.22% |
| Websites hosted on 196.15.161.243 | Data loading |
196.15.160.0/22 spam active IP addresses
| # | Address (DNS name) | Detected | Last seen | Attacked sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 196.15.161.186(mail.arb.co.za) | Jan 24, 2026 20:53:36 | Sep 30, 2026 04:25:04 | 28 |
| 2 | 196.15.161.243 | Jan 21, 2026 08:09:42 | Sep 29, 2026 16:37:28 | 18 |
196.15.161.243 spam and brute force activity on date
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Why is this 196.15.161.243 contacting my website?
This 196.15.161.243 may appear due to bots, crawlers, spam submissions, or automated attacks.
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Is this 196.15.161.243 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 196.15.161.243?
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 196.15.161.243. 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 196.15.161.243 is currently performing various types of spam and security attacks on websites.
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