72.68.172.183 reported for spam
Status
| Service | Status | Updated | Next steps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Spam | Blacklisted | Nov 02, 2026 19:39:25 | Get Anti-Spam Plugin or API |
| SpamFireWall | Not in list | Nov 02, 2026 19:39:25 | |
| 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 | 72.68.172.0/22 parent network: 72.68.128.0/17 |
|---|---|
| Network Spam Rate | 1% |
| DNS name | pool-72-68-172-183.nycmny.fios.verizon.net |
| AS number | 701 |
| Org name | Verizon Business |
| Location | Brooklyn, New York, United States |
| IP Geolocation | lat: 40.6713; lon: -73.8943 |
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| Address | - |
| Phone | - |
| Website | verizon.com |
| AS spam rate | 5.53% |
| Websites hosted on 72.68.172.183 | Data loading |
72.68.172.0/22 spam active IP addresses
| # | Address (DNS name) | Detected | Last seen | Attacked sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72.68.172.183 (pool-72-68-172-183.nycmny.fios.verizon.net) | Jul 22, 2026 13:19:51 | Nov 03, 2026 00:39:25 | 13 |
| 2 | 72.68.172.66 (pool-72-68-172-66.nycmny.fios.verizon.net) | Aug 06, 2026 08:40:11 | Nov 02, 2026 23:59:06 | 18 |
| 3 | 72.68.173.140 (pool-72-68-173-140.nycmny.fios.verizon.net) | Oct 03, 2026 06:34:53 | Nov 02, 2026 21:55:52 | 10 |
| 4 | 72.68.172.126 (pool-72-68-172-126.nycmny.fios.verizon.net) | Oct 11, 2026 11:24:38 | Nov 01, 2026 20:46:55 | 13 |
| 5 | 72.68.172.8 (pool-72-68-172-8.nycmny.fios.verizon.net) | Sep 16, 2026 22:41:18 | Oct 24, 2026 22:09:10 | 7 |
72.68.172.183 spam and brute force activity on date
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Why is this 72.68.172.183 contacting my website?
This 72.68.172.183 may appear due to bots, crawlers, spam submissions, or automated attacks.
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Is this 72.68.172.183 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 72.68.172.183?
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 72.68.172.183. 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 72.68.172.183 is currently performing various types of spam and security attacks on websites.
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