82.163.143.174

Short bio

The IP 82.163.143.174 was blocked by Malwarebytes as part of a range of IPs (82.163.143.0 – 82.163.143.255) because it is used by adware programs.

Malicious behavior

The IP is used as a DNS server for systems that are infected with adware like VidsquarE.

DNS servers 82.163.143.174 and 82.163.143.176

Protection

Malwarebytes protects users from the IP 82.163.143.174 because it is part of an adware infection.

Malwarebytes blocks the IP 82.163.143.174

Exclusion

Should users wish to visit a blocked IP address and exclude it from being blocked, they can add it to the exclusions list. Here’s how to do it.

The Exclusions tab includes a list of items to be excluded from scans. The items may include files, folders, websites, or applications that connect to the Internet, as well as previously detected exploits. To access the exclusions in Malwarebytes:

• Click on the Settings tab in the left pane.
• Click on the Exclusions tab.
• Click the Add Exclusion button.

Select the exclusion type “Exclude a Website” and use the Next button to enter the IP address that you wish to visit.