72.172.41.222 reported for spam
Status
| Service | Status | Updated | Next steps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Spam | Blacklisted | Oct 30, 2026 00:55:07 | Get Anti-Spam Plugin or API |
| SpamFireWall | Not in list | Oct 30, 2026 00:55:07 | |
| 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 | 72.172.40.0/21 parent network: 72.172.0.0/18 |
|---|---|
| Network Spam Rate | – |
| DNS name | h222.41.172.72.dynamic.ip.windstream.net |
| AS number | 7029 |
| Org name | Windstream Communications LLC |
| Location | Concord, North Carolina, United States |
| IP Geolocation | lat: 35.4155; lon: -80.6143 |
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| Address | - |
| Phone | - |
| Website | windstream.net |
| AS spam rate | 3.11% |
| Websites hosted on 72.172.41.222 | Data loading |
72.172.40.0/21 spam active IP addresses
| # | Address (DNS name) | Detected | Last seen | Attacked sites |
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| 1 | 72.172.46.97 (h97.46.172.72.dynamic.ip.windstream.net) | Oct 15, 2026 07:21:27 | Oct 31, 2026 03:24:15 | 15 |
| 2 | 72.172.40.66 (h66.40.172.72.dynamic.ip.windstream.net) | Mar 29, 2023 23:05:23 | Oct 31, 2026 01:13:01 | 13 |
| 3 | 72.172.42.0 (h0.42.172.72.dynamic.ip.windstream.net) | Oct 05, 2026 17:59:18 | Oct 30, 2026 21:46:54 | 18 |
| 4 | 72.172.41.222 (h222.41.172.72.dynamic.ip.windstream.net) | Oct 13, 2026 17:26:22 | Oct 30, 2026 05:55:07 | 14 |
| 5 | 72.172.42.185 (h185.42.172.72.dynamic.ip.windstream.net) | Aug 05, 2026 17:12:21 | Oct 30, 2026 00:59:19 | 17 |
| 6 | 72.172.42.193 (h193.42.172.72.dynamic.ip.windstream.net) | Oct 12, 2026 22:41:54 | Oct 28, 2026 21:34:38 | 12 |
| 7 | 72.172.45.80 (h80.45.172.72.dynamic.ip.windstream.net) | Feb 28, 2026 03:03:13 | Oct 19, 2026 10:22:42 | 9 |
72.172.41.222 spam and brute force activity on date
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Why is this 72.172.41.222 contacting my website?
This 72.172.41.222 may appear due to bots, crawlers, spam submissions, or automated attacks.
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Is this 72.172.41.222 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 72.172.41.222?
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Is this a bot or hacker?
It depends on the activity of the 72.172.41.222. 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 72.172.41.222 is currently performing various types of spam and security attacks on websites.
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