197.211.8.242 reported for spam
Status
| Service | Status | Updated | Next steps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Spam | Blacklisted | Sep 27, 2026 15:29:51 | Get Anti-Spam Plugin or API |
| SpamFireWall | Not in list | Sep 27, 2026 15:29:51 | |
| 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 | 197.211.0.0/19 |
|---|---|
| Network Spam Rate | – |
| DNS name | - |
| AS number | 37027 |
| Org name | Simbanet (T) Limited |
| Location | Kenya |
| IP Geolocation | lat: 1; lon: 38 |
| Address | - |
| Phone | - |
| Website | afrinic.net |
| AS spam rate | 1.24% |
| Websites hosted on 197.211.8.242 | Data loading |
197.211.0.0/19 spam active IP addresses
| # | Address (DNS name) | Detected | Last seen | Attacked sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 197.211.8.242 | Jul 30, 2025 22:42:45 | Sep 27, 2026 20:29:51 | 24 |
| 2 | 197.211.8.206 | Feb 26, 2024 15:03:06 | Sep 22, 2026 03:12:47 | 8 |
| 3 | 197.211.8.150 | Apr 14, 2026 15:54:51 | Sep 15, 2026 21:01:08 | 14 |
197.211.8.242 spam and brute force activity on date
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Why is this 197.211.8.242 contacting my website?
This 197.211.8.242 may appear due to bots, crawlers, spam submissions, or automated attacks.
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Is this 197.211.8.242 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 197.211.8.242?
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 197.211.8.242. 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 197.211.8.242 is currently performing various types of spam and security attacks on websites.
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