Could be a real check, could be a way to snag your IP, could just be blah...who knows...but worth a look: https://www.binaryedge.io/ratemyip.html
I think "nuff said"...just cheggit out and see whether your IP address (which, btw, you should probably spoof along with your MAC addresses) is one that can be easily compromised by a dumb N00b hacko, or a bunch like this fellow here:
Jeez, is there anyone not active on your PC (I think I saw Gordon Lightfoot on that list)?