104.168.15.234
104.168.15.234 is an IPv4 address operated by HostPapa (AS36352), geolocated to Los Angeles, United States. Its reverse DNS name is 104-168-15-234-host.colocrossing.com. As of October 27, 2026, IPDebrief rates it High Risk (70/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
IP 104.168.15.234 resolves to the domain colocrossing.com and is assigned a critical severity risk score of 70 requiring immediate blocking. Threat intelligence classifies this address as campaign infrastructure correlated with 36 other IPs and listed on eight DNS blocklists. The endpoint runs nginx/1.20.1 on port 80 returning a 403 status code under the HostPapa organization (AS36352). The analysis recommends blocking the IP based on a high risk score with strong threat evidence, despite noted geolocation contradictions.
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🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | HostPapa |
| ASN | AS36352 |
| Network Name | CC-18 |
| CIDR Block | 104.168.0.0/17 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 104-168-15-234-host.colocrossing.com |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | 104-168-15-234-host.colocrossing.com |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 40% (Fair) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Single-Service Host |
| Network Tier | Unknown — Insufficient routing data to classify |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | http | tcp | — |
| Closed Ports | 22, 25, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (1 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | Web server detected |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS36352 |
| Network Prefix | 104.168.15.0/24 |
| Route mapping | Found |
| Certificates in transparency logs | 0 certificates |
| HSTS | Not detected |
| CSP | Not detected |
| HTTP/2 | Not detected |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 46% | 2 | 6 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 33% | 2 | 4 |
| ownership | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 28% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 33% | 2 | 4 |
| Overall | 30% | 10 | 21 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-09-28 14:02:33 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-24 12:33:55 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-10-27 12:43:47 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 25 |
| Total Observations | 35 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 104.168.15.234
Who owns the IP address 104.168.15.234?
104.168.15.234 is registered to HostPapa. The address falls within the 104.168.0.0/17 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 104.168.15.234 located?
Geolocation data places 104.168.15.234 in Los Angeles, California, United States. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 104.168.15.234 malicious or safe?
104.168.15.234 currently carries a high risk assessment, meaning indicators associated with malicious or abusive activity have been observed. This assessment is generated from continuously collected signals and can change over time.
What is the hostname for 104.168.15.234?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 104.168.15.234 is 104-168-15-234-host.colocrossing.com. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.
What ports are open on 104.168.15.234?
Responsive ports observed on 104.168.15.234 include 80. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.