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About AS7046

Owner of AS7046

AS7046 is owned by MCI Communications Services, Inc. d/b/a Verizon Business. This organization is a subsidiary of Verizon Communications which provides various communication and technology solutions.

Main Operational Activity of AS7046's Owner

The main operational activity of Verizon Business involves providing a wide array of services including internet service provision, cloud computing, cybersecurity solutions, and other business-to-business communications services.

Establishment of AS7046

Information regarding the exact establishment date of AS7046 is not readily available in public domain resources. Autonomous Systems such as AS7046 are typically established when an organization requires a dedicated Internet routing domain to manage their online presence and network infrastructure.

Malicious Use of AS7046

Like many large networks, AS7046 could potentially be used by hackers or spammers with malicious intent. However, the presence of any malicious activity would depend on the specific incidents reported and the security measures in place by the network owner.

As per the details from CleanTalk, it appears that there have been instances of abuse detected coming from AS7046, but this information should always be interpreted within the context that any large network is likely to encounter some degree of abuse. It's important to note that network owners like Verizon Business have policies and mitigation strategies to handle such incidents and to minimize any negative impact.

Please note that real-time data and more specific details about incidents involving AS7046 would require access to updated security reports or direct contact with Verizon Business's security team.