IP Blocker

Prevents access to all domains hosted on compromised public IP addresses to stop threats at their source.

Why blocking by IP matters for modern online security?

The problem

Malicious actors frequently host harmful content on servers that get reused across multiple domains. Blocking threats based solely on domain names can leave gaps: when a risky site is taken down, attackers may simply launch another domain on the same compromised server. IP Blocker addresses this problem by preventing access to all domains on a known bad IP, reducing the risk of unseen or repeated attacks. With FlashStart’s DNS servers, users can rely on browsing only through IP addresses with strong reputations, avoiding connection attempts toward compromised hosts.

  • 20M

    users protected worldwide, relying every day.

  • Global

    Apply consistent IP blocking policies across every office, remote user and distributed location.

  • 200M

    domains analyzed every day, including newly registered domains.

  • 14 ms

    an average DNS response time, ensuring IP-level blocking.

  • Why is DNS important?

    Protection and prevention

    FlashStart IP Blocker prevents access to dangerous resources directly at the network level by blocking traffic to compromised public IP addresses. Rather than blocking domains one by one, IP Blocker lets administrators enforce protection based on the IP itself, ensuring that all associated domains—even those not yet identified as malicious—are blocked. This leads to stronger defenses against reuse of compromised infrastructure and unknown malicious domains, providing greater security and peace of mind.

    Blocking by IP allows you to tackle threats more effectively by targeting the host infrastructure itself, instead of relying only on domain-based lists.

    IP Blocker integrates seamlessly with FlashStart’s DNS resolution, delivering protection without manual configuration of every individual domain, and offering an extra layer of prevention on top of traditional DNS filtering.

    Why choose Flashstart protection

    Thanks to our global Anycast network and the use of artificial intelligence, we guarantee you immediate, reliable, and constantly updated Internet protection that is tailored to your business model.

    Designed for your organization

    Organizations

    If you’re looking for a versatile and effective security solution, the FlashStart filter is ideal for remote working environments, complex corporate networks or simple connections.

    FAQs

    What does the IP Blocker do?

    It blocks access to all domains hosted on public IP addresses with a bad reputation, stopping threats that reside on compromised servers.

    How does this feature work with the FlashStart DNS server?

    When enabled, it ensures users only access resources on reputable IP addresses via FlashStart’s DNS, blocking all others.

    Can IP Blocker prevent threats reused across domains?

    Yes—because the same IP can host many domains, IP Blocker stops browsing to all of them once that IP is identified as compromise

    How does IP Blocker improve threat prevention?

    By blocking the host infrastructure itself, it prevents access to unknown or reused domains that might otherwise slip through domain-based defenses.

    Why block by IP instead of just by domain?

    Attackers often reuse servers and IPs for multiple malicious sites. Blocking the IP stops all associated domains at once, even if they are new or unknown.

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