AS35540 OVH SAS

About AS35540

Ownership and Main Operational Activity

AS35540 is an autonomous system number (ASN) owned by OVH SAS. The main operational activity of OVH SAS, the owner of AS35540, is providing a wide range of internet services including dedicated hosting, shared hosting, domain name registration, and cloud computing solutions to a diverse client base.

Establishment of AS35540

AS35540 was established to manage the internet connectivity and routing for OVH's infrastructure. The specific date of establishment for AS35540 is not provided in public records, but OVH has been in operation since 1999, and its network infrastructure has evolved over time in line with the company's growth.

Malicious Use of AS35540

Like many large hosting providers, OVH's services may be misused by malicious actors for activities such as hacking or spamming. According to CleanTalk.org, a service that monitors and reports on spamming activities across various ASNs, there might be instances where AS35540 is reported for such malicious activities. However, it is important to note that these incidents could involve only a small fraction of the customers using OVH's services and do not necessarily reflect the company's practices or intentions.

The details from CleanTalk regarding AS35540 indicate that the ASN has appeared in their database, which suggests that there have been reports of spam or other malicious activities originating from this ASN. These reports are based on data collected by CleanTalk's antispam service and should be seen in the context of the overall size and scope of OVH's operations, where the majority of usage is legitimate.