8.242.189.53 reported for spam
Status
| Service | Status | Updated | Next steps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Spam | Blacklisted | Sep 27, 2026 10:17:10 | Get Anti-Spam Plugin or API |
| SpamFireWall | Not in list | Sep 27, 2026 10:17:10 | |
| 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 | 8.242.188.0/22 |
|---|---|
| Network Spam Rate | 1% |
| DNS name | - |
| AS number | 3549 |
| Org name | Level 3 Parent, LLC |
| Location | Popayán, Cauca Department, Colombia |
| IP Geolocation | lat: 2.4402; lon: -76.6123 |
| Address | - |
| Phone | - |
| Website | level3.com |
| AS spam rate | 2.19% |
| Websites hosted on 8.242.189.53 | Data loading |
8.242.188.0/22 spam active IP addresses
| # | Address (DNS name) | Detected | Last seen | Attacked sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.242.189.162 | Oct 11, 2025 09:16:20 | Sep 29, 2026 08:27:28 | 7 |
| 2 | 8.242.189.53 | May 30, 2026 07:12:24 | Sep 27, 2026 15:17:10 | 8 |
8.242.189.53 spam and brute force activity on date
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Why is this 8.242.189.53 contacting my website?
This 8.242.189.53 may appear due to bots, crawlers, spam submissions, or automated attacks.
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Is this 8.242.189.53 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 8.242.189.53?
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 8.242.189.53. 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 8.242.189.53 is currently performing various types of spam and security attacks on websites.
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