104.28.156.246
104.28.156.246 is an IPv4 address operated by Cloudflare, Inc. (AS13335), geolocated to Zhongli District, United States. It belongs to datacenter or hosting infrastructure. As of October 5, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
# IP Intelligence Briefing: 104.28.156.246/32
Classification: Low Risk CDN Infrastructure
Date: Current intelligence cycle
Analyst: IPDebrief Intelligence Team
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## Executive Summary
IP 104.28.156.246 is identified as a Cloudflare CDN edge node with a risk score of 25 (low). The address belongs to Cloudflare, Inc. (ASN 13335) within the CLOUDFLARENET network block (104.16.0.0/12). No active threat indicators were detected. The IP is classified as infrastructure CDN with firewall protection and no exposed services.
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## Network Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Organization** | Cloudflare, Inc. |
| **ASN** | 13335 (CLOUDFLARENET) |
| **Network Block** | 104.16.0.0/12 |
| **Infrastructure Type** | CDN |
| **Geolocation** | TW (Taiwan) - Zhongli District |
| **Risk Score** | 25/100 (Low) |
| **Status** | Firewalled / No Services |
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## Threat Assessment
Threat Indicators: None detected
- Blacklist count: 0
- Known campaigns: None
- Tor exit node: No
- Known attacker: No
- Spam source: No
DNSBL Status: Listed on 1 of 8 checks (dnsblListedCount: 1). This may reflect standard CDN filtering practices rather than malicious activity.
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## Neighborhood Analysis
Subnet: 104.28.156.0/24
- Total Siblings: 53 IPs
- Abuse Density: 0.019 (low)
- Risk Distribution: 1 high-risk, 13 medium-risk, 26 low-risk neighbors
- Inherited Risk: Minimal
The /24 subnet shows minimal abuse concentration. The target IP's risk score (25) is consistent with CDN edge node characteristics.
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## Observation History
Total Observations: 11 signals recorded
- Ownership Changes: 0 (stable ownership)
- Threat Persistence: 0 days
- Persistently Malicious: No
- Recent Classifications: CDN infrastructure confirmed across multiple probes
- Routing Stability: Mixed (isRouteStable: false)
No escalation in threat profile observed over the observation period.
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## Relationships
- 3 relationships identified: All indicate same network (CLOUDFLARENET)
- No external hostnames, organizations, or certificates linked
- No certificate matches or correlated IPs
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## Recommended Actions
Allow/Permit Traffic: Standard monitoring recommended for CDN traffic from Cloudflare IPs.
Firewall Rules: No blocking required. Standard egress rules apply.
Monitoring: Optional passive monitoring if traffic patterns seem anomalous for organizational context.
WAF/IPS: No special rules required. Standard CDN traffic profiles.
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## Conclusion
IP 104.28.156.246 represents legitimate Cloudflare CDN infrastructure with no malicious indicators. The geolocation discrepancy (TW routing for US-based Cloudflare) is consistent with CDN edge node distribution patterns. No blocking or heightened monitoring is recommended. Standard logging and passive observation sufficient for security operations.
Confidence Level: High
Last Updated: Current intelligence cycle
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Cloudflare, Inc. |
| ASN | AS13335 |
| Network Name | CLOUDFLARENET |
| CIDR Block | 104.16.0.0/12 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR Record | No PTR |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 0% (None) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Hosting — Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
🔌 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 | AS13335 |
| Network Prefix | 104.28.156.0/24 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| routing | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| services | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 19% | 3 | 4 |
| reputation | 8% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 12% | 10 | 13 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-08 19:10:14 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-05 00:42:37 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-10-05 00:44:04 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 19 |
| Total Observations | 19 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 104.28.156.246
Who owns the IP address 104.28.156.246?
104.28.156.246 is registered to Cloudflare, Inc.. The address falls within the 104.16.0.0/12 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 104.28.156.246 located?
Geolocation data places 104.28.156.246 in Zhongli District, Taoyuan, United States. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 104.28.156.246 malicious or safe?
104.28.156.246 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.
Is 104.28.156.246 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
104.28.156.246 is classified as a content delivery network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.