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104.28.157.109

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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.

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# 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

AttributeValue
**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)

No threat indicators or malicious activity have been associated with this IP address.

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## Neighborhood Analysis (104.28.157.0/24)

MetricValue
**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:

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:

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.

🌍 Geolocation

Country🇺🇸 United States
RegionCalifornia
CitySan Jose
Timezone—
Latitude37.34
Longitude-121.89

🏢 Ownership & Registration

OrganizationCloudflare, Inc.
ASNAS13335
Network NameCLOUDFLARENET
CIDR Block104.16.0.0/12
RIRARIN
CountryUnited States
Abuse ContactAvailable via RDAP

🌐 DNS Intelligence

PTR RecordNo PTR
Forward ConfirmedNo — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal)

🔐 DNS Hygiene

Hygiene Score20% (Poor)
SPFNot configured
DMARCNot configured
FCrDNSNot verified
DNSSECValid
CAANot configured

☁️ Network Classification

InfrastructureInfrastructure / Datacenter
Service PurposeFirewalled / No Services
Network TierHosting — Infrastructure provider without advanced routing
CDN

🔌 Services & Open Ports

PortServiceProtocolBanner
No open ports detected
Closed Ports22, 25, 80, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (0 open / 7 scanned)
Server—
HTTP Title—

🔐 TLS Certificate

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No certificate
Issued by —
N/A
SANsNone
Valid From—
Valid Until—

🛡️ Public Network Snapshot

Origin ASNAS13335
Network Prefix104.28.157.0/24
Route mappingFound

🎯 Confidence Breakdown

Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness

DimensionScoreSourcesObservations
threat
25%
11
routing
25%
11
services
25%
11
ownership
25%
12
reputation
0%
00
geolocation
25%
11
Overall20%56
Coverage: 5/6 dimensions · Data sufficiency: partial
Data CoherenceConsistent (100%)
AttributionModerate (50%)
OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid

📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live

First Seen2026-07-16 22:51:13 UTC
Last Seen2026-10-06 10:01:18 UTC
Profile Built2026-09-01 00:56:55 UTC
Data FreshnessLive
Signal Types17
Total Observations21
🔍 17 signal types · 21 observations collected
This report is generated from 17+ independent intelligence signals including ownership records, DNS analysis, BGP routing, TLS certificates, port scanning, threat feeds, behavioral fingerprinting, and more.
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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.

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ℹ️ About This Report

All data shown is publicly available network metadata — IP addresses do not reliably identify individuals. Assessments are probabilistic and should not be used as sole basis for access control decisions. To report an issue or request data review, contact admin@ipdebrief.com.