98.161.138.128 reported for spam
Status
| Service | Status | Updated | Next steps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Spam | Not in list | Feb 20, 2026 23:50:47 | Get Anti-Spam Plugin or API |
| SpamFireWall | Not in list | Feb 20, 2026 23:50:47 | |
| 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 | 98.161.136.0/22 parent network: 98.160.0.0/11 |
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| Network Spam Rate | – |
| DNS name | ip98-161-138-128.ph.ph.cox.net |
| AS number | 22773 |
| Org name | Cox Communications Inc. |
| Location | Phoenix, Arizona, United States |
| IP Geolocation | lat: 33.3322; lon: -111.9942 |
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| Address | - |
| Phone | - |
| Website | cox.com |
| AS spam rate | 19.34% |
| Websites hosted on 98.161.138.128 | Data loading |
98.161.136.0/22 spam active IP addresses
| # | Address (DNS name) | Detected | Last seen | Attacked sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 98.161.137.13 (ip98-161-137-13.ph.ph.cox.net) | Nov 01, 2026 21:54:59 | Nov 02, 2026 18:42:40 | 4 |
98.161.138.128 spam and brute force activity on date
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Why is this 98.161.138.128 contacting my website?
This 98.161.138.128 may appear due to bots, crawlers, spam submissions, or automated attacks.
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Is this 98.161.138.128 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 98.161.138.128?
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 98.161.138.128. 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 98.161.138.128 is currently performing various types of spam and security attacks on websites.
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