Security Review

Is 157.22.18.122 legit or a scam?

Our verdict:Dangerous· 25/100

Malicious IP address flagged for widespread automated spam, brute-force attacks, and directory scanning across the web.

157.22.18.122Scanned 2h ago
0
Trust score
DANGEROUS
Heuristics 95·MT 12
Category tags
spam and automated attacks90% MT confidence

These checks passed — but they don't clear the site. A clean antivirus result, valid SSL, and a calm server only mean it isn't hosting malware; they say nothing about whether the business is real. This verdict is based on the site's conduct and content, not a malware detection.

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Analysis Summary

Threat Intelligence
0/92
All engines report clean
Domain Age
Registration date unknown
MT Intelligence
Dangerous
High likelihood · 90% confidence
DANGEROUS

Critical risk detected

Malicious IP address flagged for widespread automated spam, brute-force attacks, and directory scanning across the web. Multiple independent checks — antivirus engines, browser safety blocklists, and threat databases — flagged this site. Don't enter personal information, deposit money, or download files.

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MT Intelligence

Advanced threat intelligence
MT Security Analyst
High scam likelihoodengineMT · Guardiantrust12/100
MT AgentLive web researchVisual inspectionNetwork correlation
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Confidence
Our analysis identifies this IP address as a source of aggressive automated threats rather than a legitimate website. Multiple security databases have logged it for attacking over 600 websites with spam and brute-force attempts. Technical logs show the address has been used for directory scanning and path enumeration, which are common precursors to a hack. The hosting environment is associated with residential proxy abuse, a tactic often used to hide the identity of attackers. Because there is no evidence of a legitimate business or service at this address, it is considered a high-risk infrastructure point.
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Infrastructure

The address 157.22.18.122 is hosted by Global Transit Systems LLC in France. It lacks an SSL certificate and a domain name, which is typical for raw IP addresses used in automated attack campaigns.

Domain History

There is no WHOIS or registration history available as this is a direct IP connection. The subnet it belongs to shows a pattern of repeated abuse, suggesting the entire network range is frequently used for non-legitimate purposes.

Web Reputation

The reputation is poor across global security feeds. It is actively blacklisted for forum spam and malicious automated requests, with activity recorded as recently as June 2026.
Risk Factors
5
  • Blacklisted for attacking over 660 websites with automated spam.
  • Flagged for brute-force attack attempts against web servers.
  • High threat score for malicious automated activity and directory scanning.
  • Associated with residential proxy-like abuse patterns.
  • No SSL certificate or legitimate business identity present.
AI Recommendation
Do not enter any data or attempt to log in if prompted by this IP. Block this address in your firewall or security software to prevent automated probes.
Scam network detected
Related infrastructure identified

This IP is part of a subnet (157.22.18.0/24) frequently associated with automated abuse and proxy-based attacks.

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Web Research Findings

Our live research agent queries scam-report databases, consumer-review sites, news coverage, and general web search for 157.22.18.122, then cross-checks business-registration records and look-alike domain patterns. Everything below is pulled from what it actually found.

Business registration
Active · France
Site traces back to an actively registered business.
Clone check
Not a clone
No well-known site's layout or branding detected here.
Typosquat check
No look-alike match
The domain doesn't resemble any well-known brand's spelling.
Web mentions
3 scam reports
Key findings
7 headline facts from open-web research
  • IP 157.22.18.122 is hosted in France by Global Transit Systems LLC (AS213954) and appears in multiple abuse databases.
  • abuse.mom rates it 85/100 threat score with verdict BLOCK for malicious automated activity (path enumeration, directory scan); last activity April 2026.
  • CleanTalk blacklists it for spam (664 websites attacked since Feb 2026, last activity June 23, 2026) and 1 brute force attack.
  • Listed 4 times in StopForumSpam database in June 2026 with forum spam attempts using Gmail addresses (e.g., friegedex@gmail.com, amize@gmail.com) and usernames like novogireevo-klinika.ru.
  • The /24 subnet shows repeated abuse across neighboring IPs; frequently tied to automated spam, fake registrations, and probing.
  • No VirusTotal detection page found specifically for this IP; no positive reviews or legitimate business associations identified.
  • No evidence of phishing pages, malware distribution, or brand impersonation tied directly to this IP.
Scam reports (3)
Direct quotes from public scam databases, forums, and news.
  • abuse.momopen

    "This IP address has been classified as a source of malicious automated activity. Threat score: 85/100. Total malicious requests observed: 1."

  • CleanTalkopen

    "This address has registered spam on several websites and is currently blacklisted. 664 websites attacked, discovered Feb 10, 2026, last activity Jun 23, 2026"

  • StopForumSpamopen

    "157.22.18.122 appears in our database 4 times"

Business registration
Status: active · France

Hosted by Global Transit Systems LLC (AS213954); IP in 157.22.18.0/24 range, associated with residential/proxy-like abuse

Research summary
Narrative write-up from our AI analyst, grounded on the facts above
Our research found that this IP address is heavily flagged in security databases for malicious behavior. Reports from abuse trackers indicate it has been used to attack hundreds of websites and has been caught attempting forum spam using various Gmail addresses. There are no positive reviews or legitimate business registrations associated with this specific address.

Antivirus Engines

Clean pass · verified
Clean across 92 engines

We cross-check every URL against our antivirus network of 92 malware and blacklist engines. None of them flagged this URL in the last scan.

0Malicious0Suspicious57Harmless92Engines
Clean
Kaspersky
Clean
Bitdefender
Clean
Microsoft
Not in pass
ESET-NOD32
Not in pass
Avira
Not in pass
Sophos
Clean
Fortinet
Clean
Google Safebrowsing
Clean
Emsisoft
Clean

No engine detections. The URL passed every antivirus and blacklist engine we queried in this scan. Stay vigilant — AV coverage is only one signal among many.

Security Scans

Blacklist Check
Not flagged on major threat lists

Checked against the major public blocklists used by browsers and security tools — no hits.

Avoid this site

Our automated review flagged enough risk that you should treat this site as unverified.

  • Do not interact with 157.22.18.122

    Do not enter credentials, deposit money, download files, or install browser extensions from this site.

  • Verify the business through independent channels

    Check the company's social profiles, registry records, and search for recent news or reviews that are not hosted on the site itself.

  • Never use irreversible payment methods

    Crypto, gift cards, wire transfers, and cash apps offer zero buyer protection. Use a credit card or PayPal if you must pay.

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Reputation Sources

How this domain rates across independent threat-intelligence and blocklist providers.

Google Safe Browsing
Not listedCheck ↗
VirusTotal
Not listedCheck ↗

Safety FAQ

Common questions about this site, answered directly from the scan data above — so the answers always reflect the latest verdict on this page.

  • Our automated security review flags 157.22.18.122 as dangerous. Multiple threat indicators were detected — treat the site as a scam until proven otherwise.
  • No — 157.22.18.122 scored 25/100 on our trust scale. We detected active threat indicators, so we recommend avoiding the site entirely.
  • No. All 92 antivirus engines in our malware network report 157.22.18.122 as clean.
  • No. 157.22.18.122 is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.
  • This is a permanent record of the scan run on June 23, 2026. The verdict and evidence above reflect that scan and do not change on their own. If circumstances around 157.22.18.122 have changed, MalwareTips staff can run a fresh scan, which re-runs every check from scratch and publishes an updated report.

Final Verdict

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Trust / 100
Final Verdict·157.22.18.122
DANGEROUS

This IP address is a known source of automated malicious activity, including spam and brute-force attacks. It has been blacklisted by multiple security databases for attacking hundreds of websites. You should avoid interacting with any services hosted here.

Do not enter any data or attempt to log in if prompted by this IP. Block this address in your firewall or security software to prevent automated probes.

AV engines
92
MT passes
2
Net signals
0
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