AS5587 Itility Limited

Overview of AS5587

Ownership and Operational Activity

AS5587, also known as Autonomous System 5587, is owned by BT. This company, formerly British Telecom, is a major telecommunications services company that operates in more than 180 countries. The main operational activity of BT includes providing fixed-line services, broadband, mobile and TV products and services as well as networked IT services.

Establishment and History

The establishment date of AS5587 specifically is not publicly listed; however, BT, the owner of AS5587, has a long history dating back to its founding in 1846 when it was established as the Electric Telegraph Company, making it one of the world's oldest communications companies.

Security Concerns and Malicious Activities

Like many large networks, AS5587 could potentially be misused by hackers or spammers. According to the data provided by CleanTalk on their blacklist check for AS5587, there have been instances where this autonomous system was reported to have activity related to spam or malicious behavior. However, such incidents are common across many networks, and service providers like BT implement various security measures to combat misuse of their services.

Please note that real-time information regarding the misuse of AS5587 by hackers or spammers can only be accurately obtained through up-to-date security reports or direct contact with the service provider for the latest details on their efforts to mitigate such issues.