198.46.161.42 reported for spam
Status
| Service | Status | Updated | Next steps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Spam | Blacklisted | Oct 06, 2026 20:50:03 | Get Anti-Spam Plugin or API |
| SpamFireWall | Not in list | Oct 06, 2026 20:50:03 | |
| 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 | 198.46.161.0/24 |
|---|---|
| Network Spam Rate | 2% |
| DNS name | 198-46-161-42-host.colocrossing.com |
| AS number | 36352 |
| Org name | HostPapa |
| Location | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| IP Geolocation | lat: 34.0544; lon: -118.244 |
| Address | - |
| Phone | - |
| Website | colocrossing.com |
| AS spam rate | 2.67% |
| Websites hosted on 198.46.161.42 | Data loading |
198.46.161.0/24 spam active IP addresses
| # | Address (DNS name) | Detected | Last seen | Attacked sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 198.46.161.42(198-46-161-42-host.colocrossing.com) | Nov 15, 2022 18:05:50 | Oct 07, 2026 01:50:03 | 48 |
| 2 | 198.46.161.69(198-46-161-69-host.colocrossing.com) | Jun 17, 2021 08:24:03 | Oct 06, 2026 03:36:26 | 58 |
198.46.161.42 spam and brute force activity on date
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Why is this 198.46.161.42 contacting my website?
This 198.46.161.42 may appear due to bots, crawlers, spam submissions, or automated attacks.
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Is this 198.46.161.42 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 198.46.161.42?
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Is this a bot or hacker?
It depends on the activity of the 198.46.161.42. 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 198.46.161.42 is currently performing various types of spam and security attacks on websites.
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