143.159.238.248 is an IPv4 address announced by AS6871, with approximate network location Cardiff, United Kingdom. Its reverse DNS name is 248.238.159.143.dyn.plus.net. As of October 30, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Registered holder | INFONET Services Corporation |
| ASN | AS6871 |
| Network Name | PLUSNET4 |
| CIDR Block | 143.159.0.0/16 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Network registration country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 248.238.159.143.dyn.plus.net |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | 248.238.159.143.dyn.plus.net |
DNS Posture
Results describe the queried names. SPF, DMARC and CAA are domain policies, not requirements for every IP.
DNSSEC here describes reverse DNS; inconclusive validation does not mean unsigned.
Not assessed: 0 conclusive IP DNS checks.
| spf | Not checked |
| dmarc | Not checked |
| fcrDns | Not checked |
| dnssec | Not checked |
| caa | Not checked |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Unknown — Insufficient routing data to classify |
No specific classification
🔍 14 signal types · 14 observations collected
This report is generated from 14+ independent intelligence signals including
ownership records, DNS analysis, BGP routing, TLS certificates, port scanning, threat feeds,
behavioral fingerprinting, and more.
Full dossier details are available via our API.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 143.159.238.248
Who owns the IP address 143.159.238.248?
143.159.238.248 is registered to INFONET Services Corporation. The address falls within the 143.159.0.0/16 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 143.159.238.248 located?
Geolocation data places 143.159.238.248 in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. IP geolocation is approximate, not a precise physical address. Registration country and certificate organization addresses do not establish service location.
Is 143.159.238.248 malicious or safe?
143.159.238.248 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 143.159.238.248?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 143.159.238.248 is 248.238.159.143.dyn.plus.net. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
