72.28.138.253 reported for spam
Status
| Service | Status | Updated | Next steps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Spam | Not in list | May 07, 2026 20:42:17 | Get Anti-Spam Plugin or API |
| SpamFireWall | Not in list | May 07, 2026 20:42:17 | |
| 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 | 72.28.136.0/22parent network: 72.28.128.0/20 |
|---|---|
| Network Spam Rate | – |
| DNS name | d-72-28-138-253.md.cpe.atlanticbb.net |
| AS number | 11776 |
| Org name | Breezeline |
| Location | California, Maryland, United States |
| IP Geolocation | lat: 38.3004; lon: -76.5075 |
| Address | - |
| Phone | - |
| Website | atlanticbb.com |
| AS spam rate | 1.64% |
| Websites hosted on 72.28.138.253 | Data loading |
72.28.136.0/22 spam active IP addresses
| # | Address (DNS name) | Detected | Last seen | Attacked sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72.28.137.169(d-72-28-137-169.md.cpe.atlanticbb.net) | Sep 18, 2026 11:01:07 | Sep 20, 2026 15:24:29 | 3 |
| 2 | 72.28.137.127(d-72-28-137-127.md.cpe.atlanticbb.net) | Jun 09, 2026 08:54:11 | Sep 06, 2026 06:40:38 | 9 |
| 3 | 72.28.136.94(d-72-28-136-94.md.cpe.atlanticbb.net) | Apr 30, 2026 10:16:37 | May 05, 2026 02:46:32 | 3 |
| 4 | 72.28.138.253(d-72-28-138-253.md.cpe.atlanticbb.net) | Jan 18, 2026 11:48:32 | May 08, 2026 01:42:17 | 3 |
| 5 | 72.28.137.191(d-72-28-137-191.md.cpe.atlanticbb.net) | Sep 29, 2025 09:28:33 | Nov 27, 2025 09:16:18 | 3 |
72.28.138.253 spam and brute force activity on date
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Why is this 72.28.138.253 contacting my website?
This 72.28.138.253 may appear due to bots, crawlers, spam submissions, or automated attacks.
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Is this 72.28.138.253 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 72.28.138.253?
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Is this a bot or hacker?
It depends on the activity of the 72.28.138.253. 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 72.28.138.253 is currently performing various types of spam and security attacks on websites.
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