72.68.12.156 reported for spam
Status
| Service | Status | Updated | Next steps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Spam | Blacklisted | Nov 04, 2026 10:21:45 | Get Anti-Spam Plugin or API |
| SpamFireWall | Not in list | Nov 04, 2026 10:21:45 | |
| 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 | 72.68.12.0/22 parent network: 72.68.0.0/17 |
|---|---|
| Network Spam Rate | 1% |
| DNS name | pool-72-68-12-156.nwrknj.fios.verizon.net |
| AS number | 701 |
| Org name | Verizon Business |
| Location | East Orange, New Jersey, United States |
| IP Geolocation | lat: 40.7523; lon: -74.2172 |
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| Address | - |
| Phone | - |
| Website | verizon.com |
| AS spam rate | 5.53% |
| Websites hosted on 72.68.12.156 | Data loading |
72.68.12.0/22 spam active IP addresses
| # | Address (DNS name) | Detected | Last seen | Attacked sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72.68.14.251 (pool-72-68-14-251.nwrknj.fios.verizon.net) | Aug 28, 2026 17:52:56 | Nov 04, 2026 17:51:28 | 7 |
| 2 | 72.68.12.156 (pool-72-68-12-156.nwrknj.fios.verizon.net) | Nov 01, 2026 01:27:21 | Nov 04, 2026 15:21:45 | 10 |
| 3 | 72.68.12.215 (pool-72-68-12-215.nwrknj.fios.verizon.net) | Oct 03, 2026 23:05:04 | Nov 04, 2026 14:59:30 | 11 |
| 4 | 72.68.12.113 (pool-72-68-12-113.nwrknj.fios.verizon.net) | Feb 09, 2026 14:54:25 | Nov 04, 2026 06:31:31 | 21 |
| 5 | 72.68.12.182 (pool-72-68-12-182.nwrknj.fios.verizon.net) | Apr 24, 2026 07:23:49 | Nov 02, 2026 03:45:23 | 16 |
| 6 | 72.68.14.241 (pool-72-68-14-241.nwrknj.fios.verizon.net) | May 21, 2026 06:31:11 | Oct 27, 2026 11:54:59 | 22 |
72.68.12.156 spam and brute force activity on date
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Why is this 72.68.12.156 contacting my website?
This 72.68.12.156 may appear due to bots, crawlers, spam submissions, or automated attacks.
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Is this 72.68.12.156 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 72.68.12.156?
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 72.68.12.156. 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 72.68.12.156 is currently performing various types of spam and security attacks on websites.
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