I constantly receive messages that connection requests have been blocked from the IP address 88.212.221.13 . I did a whois search, but I do not understand any part of the report. It is very annoying because the message constantly shows up. HELP PLEASE!!

88.212.221.13
Host unreachable

88.212.221.0 - 88.212.221.15

7Web network
Russian Federation

WWH NOC
7Web Ltd.
Sergija Radonezhskogo str., 1, build 5
105120 Moscow
Russian Federation
phone: +7 495 7678966
fax: +7 495 5853977

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WWH NOC
7Web Ltd.
Sergija Radonezhskogo str., 1, build 5
105120 Moscow
Russian Federation
phone: +7 495 7678966
fax: +7 495 5853977

SEMWEB-NET
Source: whois.ripe.net

What this means is that something on your system is requesting a connection with an IP in Russia. If you are located in Russia, this could be your DNS server, although the fact the IP doesn't respond to pings suggests otherwise. The small IP range also suggests that this is not an ISP.

Now, depending on where you are located, that may be either OK, or indicate malware on your system. If you are not located in Russia, or they are not your ISP, then malware is something you should consider as a real possibility.

Assuming you are not located in Russia, I strongly recommend that you follow CastleCops' Malware Removal and Prevention procedure, a system CastleCops devised to enable users to either partially, or fully clean their systems without the direct aid of an expert.

Please read these instructions carefully. You will find the Malware Removal and Prevention Procedure here:

http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Introduction

If that doesn't fix the problem, then go to this Forum, read the instructions at the top of the page carefully:

/f67-Hijackthis_Spyware_Viruses_Worms_Trojans_Oh_My.html

Follow these instructions:

/t102301-Hijackthis_Guidelines_Read_Before_Posting.html

and one of CC's trained 1st Responders or Security Experts will help you.

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