GreyNoise Labs has introduced a free online tool, GreyNoise IP Check, designed to help users determine if their IP address is involved in malicious scanning operations, such as those associated with botnets or residential proxy networks. This service, highlighted by Bleeping Computer, offers a straightforward way to assess your network’s status.
Automated Checks with a Free JSON API
GreyNoise provides a simple method to check for botnet traffic originating from your IP address. While it does not pinpoint the exact device on your network responsible or detail the specific botnet, its ease of use makes it a valuable first step.
Users can visit this link from any home computer connected to their network. The tool delivers a clear pass/fail result, indicating whether your IP is propagating botnet traffic.
If the result indicates botnet involvement, further investigation is recommended. The malicious traffic could originate from any device on your network, from a computer to an internet-connected appliance. To assist in identifying the source, GreyNoise offers a 90-day historical timeline, showing when the suspicious activity first appeared.
For those seeking regular monitoring, GreyNoise also supports automated checks. The scanner accepts traffic from scripts, allowing users to integrate curl queries for routine network assessments.
