116.179.32.22
116.179.32.22 is an IPv4 address operated by IRT-UNICOM-CN (AS4837), geolocated to Beijing 100140, China. It belongs to a mobile network with reverse DNS name baiduspider-116-179-32-22.crawl.baidu.com. As of August 29, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (25/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
# IP INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING
Target: 116.179.32.22/32
Classification: Mobile Network Infrastructure / Baidu Crawler
Risk Assessment: LOW RISK
## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IP 116.179.32.22 is a China Unicom mobile infrastructure IP address (ASN 4837) associated with Baidu crawler operations. The address presents a low-risk profile (risk score: 25) with no active malicious indicators. Legitimate DNS resolution to Baidu crawler hostname detected.
## OWNERSHIP & NETWORK CONTEXT
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| ASN | 4837 (IRT-UNICOM-CN) |
| Organization | UNICOM / China Unicom |
| Network Block | 116.128.0.0/10 |
| RIR | APNIC |
| Mobile Carrier | China Unicom (MCC: 460, MNC: 01) |
| Connection Type | LTE/5G Mobile Network |
## GEOLOCATION
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Country | CN (China) |
| Region | P.R.China |
| City | Beijing 100140 |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
## THREAT PROFILE
- Risk Score: 25/100
- Reputation: Low Risk
- Abuse Confidence: Not assessed
- Blacklist Status: 0 direct blacklists, 1 DNSBL listing (of 8 total)
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Campaign Association: None detected
- Persistent Threat: No
## DNS & IDENTIFICATION
- PTR Hostname: baiduspider-116-179-32-22.crawl.baidu.com
- Forward Resolution: Confirmed to baidu.com
- Service Purpose: Firewalled / No Services
- Open Ports: None detected
- HTTP Services: None detected
- TLS Certificates: None
## NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS (116.179.32.0/24)
- Subnet: 116.179.32.0/24
- Total Siblings: 186
- Active Siblings: 43
- Threat Siblings: 23
- Abuse Density: 0.1237 (12.37%)
- Risk Distribution: 0 High / 40 Medium / 49 Low
- Notable Neighbors: 116.179.32.12-16 (risk score: 50, authority score: 60)
## OBSERVATION HISTORY
- Total Observations: 16
- Recent Status (2026-07-23): Subnet classified as "mostly_clean"
- Inherited Risk: 4/100
- Threat Persistence: 0 days
- Ownership Changes: 0
## CONTROL PLANE
- Route Stability: False (unstable BGP routing)
- DNSSEC Valid: Yes
- IRR Consistency: Not assessed
- BGP Prefix: 116.179.0.0/16
- Route Changes (30d): 0
## RELATIONSHIP MAPPING
| Type | Target Value |
|---|---|
| DNS Association | baiduspider-116-179-32-22.crawl.baidu.com |
| Same Network | UNICOM |
## SECURITY RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Allow List: Consider allowing this IP for Baidu crawler operations if legitimate web crawling is permitted.
2. No Blocking Required: No active threat indicators present.
3. Monitoring: Monitor subnet 116.179.32.0/24 for any risk score increases (currently 23 threat siblings).
4. DNSBL Awareness: IP is listed on 1 of 8 DNSBLs; investigate listing source if blocking occurs.
## ANALYST NOTES
This IP represents standard Baidu web crawler infrastructure operating on China Unicom mobile network. The association with baiduspider crawler hostname is consistent with legitimate search engine operations. No evidence of abuse or malicious activity detected. The subnet shows moderate risk activity with 23 identified threat siblings, suggesting some abuse in the broader network block.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | IRT-UNICOM-CN |
| ASN | AS4837 |
| Network Name | UNICOM |
| CIDR Block | 116.128.0.0/10 |
| RIR | APNIC |
| Country | CN |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | baiduspider-116-179-32-22.crawl.baidu.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | baiduspider-116-179-32-22.crawl.baidu.com |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 80% (Excellent) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Mobile |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Tier 3 — Basic operator with some routing infrastructure |
🔌 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 | AS4837 |
| Network Prefix | 116.179.0.0/16 |
| 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 | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 16% | 4 | 4 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-05 23:57:42 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-07 09:24:23 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 06:41:53 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 20 |
| Total Observations | 22 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 116.179.32.22
Who owns the IP address 116.179.32.22?
116.179.32.22 is registered to IRT-UNICOM-CN. The address falls within the 116.128.0.0/10 network block. Registration is held at APNIC.
Where is 116.179.32.22 located?
Geolocation data places 116.179.32.22 in Beijing 100140, P.R.China, China. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 116.179.32.22 malicious or safe?
116.179.32.22 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.
What is the hostname for 116.179.32.22?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 116.179.32.22 is baiduspider-116-179-32-22.crawl.baidu.com. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
Is 116.179.32.22 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
116.179.32.22 is classified as a mobile network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.