98.17.70.72 reported for spam
Status
| Service | Status | Updated | Next steps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Spam | Not in list | Jul 01, 2026 15:58:24 | Get Anti-Spam Plugin or API |
| SpamFireWall | Not in list | Jul 01, 2026 15:58:24 | |
| Security FireWall | Not in list | - | Get Security Plugin |
| Block Lists | Data loading Level + | - | 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 | 98.17.68.0/22parent network: 98.17.64.0/20 |
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| Network Spam Rate | – |
| DNS name | h72.70.17.98.dynamic.ip.windstream.net |
| AS number | 7029 |
| Org name | Windstream Communications LLC |
| Location | Mooresville, North Carolina, United States |
| IP Geolocation | lat: 35.5838; lon: -80.864 |
| Address | - |
| Phone | - |
| Website | windstream.net |
| AS spam rate | 2.25% |
| Websites hosted on 98.17.70.72 | Data loading |
98.17.68.0/22 spam active IP addresses
| # | Address (DNS name) | Detected | Last seen | Attacked sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 98.17.70.72 | Jun 28, 2026 07:39:21 | Jul 01, 2026 15:58:24 | 0 |
| 2 | 98.17.69.116 | Nov 29, 2025 01:39:41 | Apr 12, 2026 01:52:22 | 0 |
| 3 | 98.17.71.124 | Sep 29, 2025 09:31:49 | Oct 13, 2025 17:15:41 | 0 |
98.17.70.72 spam and brute force activity on date
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Data loading
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Why is this 98.17.70.72 contacting my website?
This 98.17.70.72 may appear due to bots, crawlers, spam submissions, or automated attacks.
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Is this 98.17.70.72 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 98.17.70.72?
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 98.17.70.72. 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 98.17.70.72 is currently performing various types of spam and security attacks on websites.
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