AS7996 VSCO
AS7996 is not on Fraudex's VPN, proxy and datacenter list, so its IPs are treated like ordinary home, mobile or business connections. A single address can still be flagged if it is a Tor exit relay.
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IPv4 ranges announced by AS7996
| First IP | Last IP | CIDR | Addresses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98.158.58.0 | 98.158.58.255 | 98.158.58.0/24 | 256 |
| 198.245.142.0 | 198.245.142.255 | 198.245.142.0/24 | 256 |
| 198.245.144.0 | 198.245.144.255 | 198.245.144.0/24 | 256 |
Questions about AS7996
Is AS7996 a VPN or hosting network?
Fraudex does not list AS7996 (VSCO) as a VPN, proxy or hosting network. Its addresses are treated as regular traffic, apart from any Tor exit relays.
Which country is AS7996 registered in?
AS7996 is registered in United States. Individual addresses can be used elsewhere, so check the IP itself when location matters.
How many IP addresses does AS7996 have?
It announces 3 IPv4 ranges with 768 addresses in total.
How do I block traffic from AS7996?
Blocking a whole network by number goes stale as ranges change hands. It is more reliable to check each visitor's IP when they sign up, log in or pay: the Fraudex API returns the network and a VPN and bot verdict, so you can block, challenge or just log flagged traffic. See why an IP blocking API pays for itself.