104.128.161.244
# IP INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 104.128.161.244
Classification: Low Risk | Provider: EPB Fiber Optics (AS26827) | Country: US (TN)
## Executive Summary
IP 104.128.161.244 is associated with EPB Fiber Optics (AS26827), a legitimate ISP provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The IP exhibits no active threat indicators, maintains a clean reputation, and shows no evidence of malicious activity.
## Technical Profile
- Risk Score: 0 (Low Risk)
- ASN: 26827
- Organization: EPB Fiber Optics
- Network Block: 104.128.161.0/24
- Geolocation: United States, Tennessee, Chattanooga (35.52, -86.58)
- Network State: Firewalled / No Services detected
- Open Ports: None
- DNS: No PTR records, no forward resolution
- Blacklist Status: Clean (0 blacklist listings)
## Threat Assessment
No active threat indicators identified. The IP is not associated with:
- Tor exit nodes
- Known attacker campaigns
- Spam sources
- Any threat feeds or reputation sources
Control plane analysis indicates the IP is part of BGP prefix 104.128.160.0/20 with route stability concerns (isRouteStable: false).
## Neighborhood Analysis
Subnet 104.128.161.0/24 shows:
- Abuse Density: 0%
- Total Siblings: 3 (1 active)
- Threat Siblings: 0
Neighbor IPs assessed:
| IP Address | Risk Score | Authority Score |
|---|---|---|
| 104.128.161.8 | 0 | 50 |
| 104.128.161.196 | 25 | 50 |
## Observation History (Last 11 Signals)
Recent observations (July 2026) indicate:
- Subnet classification: Clean
- Abuse density: 0
- Inherited risk: 0
- One historical signal flagged "has_threats: true" in AlienVault OTX with 1 pulse
No temporal escalation of risk observed. Threat persistence: 0 days.
## Recommended Actions
No blocking required. The IP is associated with a legitimate ISP and shows no malicious indicators. Standard monitoring protocols apply.
Optional: Monitor neighbor IP 104.128.161.196 (riskScore: 25) for any activity escalation, though it remains within low-risk thresholds.
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*Intel generated from IPDebrief threat intelligence platform. Data current as of analysis timestamp.*
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | EPB Fiber Optics |
| ASN | AS26827 |
| Network Name | VALOLT4-EPBFI-COM |
| CIDR Block | 104.128.161.0/24 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR Record | No PTR |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 20% (Poor) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Unknown — Insufficient routing data to classify |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| No open ports detected | |||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS26827 |
| Network Prefix | 104.128.160.0/20 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| routing | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| Overall | 12% | 3 | 3 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-06-11 02:59:50 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-30 16:08:13 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 05:15:00 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 15 |
| Total Observations | 17 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 104.128.161.244
Who owns the IP address 104.128.161.244?
104.128.161.244 is registered to EPB Fiber Optics. The address falls within the 104.128.161.0/24 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 104.128.161.244 located?
Geolocation data places 104.128.161.244 in Ooltewah, TN, United States. The local time zone is America/New_York. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 104.128.161.244 malicious or safe?
104.128.161.244 currently carries a low risk assessment, meaning no significant threat indicators have been observed. This assessment is generated from continuously collected signals and can change over time.