104.28.157.109 is an IPv4 address operated by Cloudflare, Inc. (AS13335), geolocated to San Jose, United States. It belongs to datacenter or hosting infrastructure. As of September 1, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (25/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
# IP Intelligence Briefing: 104.28.157.109/32
Classification: Legitimate CDN Infrastructure | Risk Level: Low Risk | Status: Operational
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## Executive Summary
IP address 104.28.157.109 is a Cloudflare CDN endpoint operating from the CLOUDFLARENET network. The address demonstrates low-risk characteristics with no active threat indicators, blacklist entries, or malicious activity observed. The IP serves as part of Cloudflare's content delivery and security infrastructure.
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## Network Ownership & Classification
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Organization** | Cloudflare, Inc. |
| **AS Number** | 13335 |
| **Network Block** | 104.16.0.0/12 |
| **Infrastructure Type** | CDN (Content Delivery Network) |
| **Geolocation** | San Jose, California, US |
| **Status** | Firewalled / No Services |
The IP is part of a large-scale CDN network with no open ports or active services. The network role is confirmed as cloud-based infrastructure with no proxy, VPN, or residential characteristics.
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## Threat Assessment
Current Risk Score: 0 (Low Risk)
- Blacklist Count: 0
- Known Campaigns: None detected
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not applicable
- Is Tor Exit: No
- Is Known Attacker: No
- Is Spam Source: No
No threat indicators or malicious activity have been associated with this IP address.
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## Neighborhood Analysis (104.28.157.0/24)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| **Total Siblings** | 43 |
| **Active Siblings** | 18 |
| **Threat Siblings** | 5 |
| **Abuse Density** | 0.024 (2.4%) |
| **Classification** | Mostly Clean |
| **Inherited Risk** | 4 (Low) |
Risk distribution across the subnet:
- High Risk: 1 IP (104.28.157.117 - risk score 80)
- Medium Risk: 10 IPs (various risk scores 40-80)
- Low Risk: 28 IPs (including target IP)
The target IP falls within the low-risk classification of its subnet.
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## Observation History
Total Observations: 15 signals tracked
Recent observations confirm stable network behavior with no changes in:
- Ownership status
- Threat persistence
- Risk classification
- Network classification
The IP has demonstrated consistent operational behavior without escalation of threat indicators.
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## Related Entities
All relationship queries return connections to the CLOUDFLARENET network, confirming the IP's placement within Cloudflare's infrastructure. No external organizational or certificate relationships were identified.
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## Recommended Actions
Based on the low-risk profile and legitimate CDN infrastructure classification:
1. Allow Traffic: No blocking recommended for outbound/inbound traffic to/from this IP
2. Monitor: Standard monitoring applies; no special surveillance required
3. Exception Note: If blocking CDN traffic is part of your security posture, this IP would be included in any general Cloudflare blocking rules
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## Intelligence Conclusion
IP 104.28.157.109 represents legitimate Cloudflare CDN infrastructure. No defensive action or blocking is recommended. This IP should be permitted through network security controls as part of normal web traffic. If the IP appears in blocked traffic logs, investigate the context of the traffic rather than assuming malicious origin.
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 | 20% (Poor) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| 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 | |||
| Closed Ports | 22, 25, 80, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (0 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS13335 |
| Network Prefix | 104.28.157.0/24 |
| 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 | 25% | 1 | 2 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 20% | 5 | 6 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-16 22:51:13 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-06 10:01:18 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-09-01 00:56:55 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 17 |
| Total Observations | 21 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 104.28.157.109
Who owns the IP address 104.28.157.109?
104.28.157.109 is registered to Cloudflare, Inc.. The address falls within the 104.16.0.0/12 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 104.28.157.109 located?
Geolocation data places 104.28.157.109 in San Jose, California, United States. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 104.28.157.109 malicious or safe?
104.28.157.109 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 104.28.157.109 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
104.28.157.109 is classified as a content delivery network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.