144.172.98.226
# IP Intelligence Briefing: 144.172.98.226/32
## Executive Summary
IP 144.172.98.226 is classified as Low Risk with a risk score of 25. The address belongs to RouterHosting LLC (ASN 14956) within the ROUTERHOSTING network block 144.172.98.0/24. Infrastructure is identified as colocation hosting with no active services or open ports. The subnet maintains a clean classification with zero abuse density.
## Profile Assessment
Ownership & Classification:
- Organization: RouterHosting LLC (ASN 14956)
- Network Name: ROUTERHOSTING
- CIDR: 144.172.98.0/24
- Infrastructure Type: Colocation Hosting
- Network Role: Hosting
Geolocation:
- Country: United States (US)
- Region: US-NY (New York)
- Coordinates: 39.83°N, -98.58°W (validation discrepancy noted)
- Timezone: America/New_York
Threat Indicators:
- Risk Score: 25 (Low)
- Known Attacker: No
- Spammer Source: No
- Tor Exit Node: No
- CDN/Cloud/Proxy: No
- Blacklist Count: 0
- DNSBL Listings: 1 of 8 total lists
DNS Configuration:
- PTR Hostname: 226.98.172.144.static.cloudzy.com
- Forward Resolution: Confirmed
- Email Authentication: SPF and DMARC records present
- Hosted Domains: 0
Services:
- Open Ports: None
- Service Status: Firewalled / No Services
- HTTP/TLS: No active services detected
## Neighborhood Analysis
Subnet 144.172.98.0/24 assessment:
- Total Siblings: 2
- Active Siblings: 1
- Threat Siblings: 0
- Abuse Density: 0 (Clean)
- Classification: Clean
Neighbor IP: 144.172.98.123
- Risk Score: 25
- Authority Score: 50
## Relationship Graph
- Network Association: ROUTERHOSTING
- DNS Associations: 226.98.172.144.static.cloudzy.com
## Observation History
18 signal observations recorded. Recent activity (July 29, 2026) indicates:
- Network infrastructure classification confirmed as hosting
- Subnet abuse density maintained at 0
- Organization ownership verified as RouterHosting LLC
- Geographic signals show US location with RTT measurements (79-89ms average)
- No threat observation activity
- No persistent malicious indicators
## Traceroute Analysis
- Hop Count: 13
- First Hop RTT: 0.2ms
- Last Hop RTT: 85.2ms
- Timed Out Hops: 1
- Transit Networks: Comcast
## Recommended Actions
No specific security actions required. Risk score of 25 indicates low threat level. Standard network monitoring practices are sufficient. No firewall rules recommended based on current risk profile.
## Intelligence Conclusion
IP 144.172.98.226 represents a low-risk hosting infrastructure asset within the ROUTERHOSTING network block. The address shows no malicious indicators, maintains clean subnet classification, and exhibits no active threat behavior. The single DNSBL listing does not correlate with observed threat activity. Routine monitoring recommended.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | RouterHosting LLC |
| ASN | AS14956 |
| Network Name | ROUTERHOSTING |
| CIDR Block | 144.172.98.0/24 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 226.98.172.144.static.cloudzy.com |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | 226.98.172.144.static.cloudzy.com |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 80% (Excellent) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Present |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Single-Service Host |
| Network Tier | Hosting — Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3389 | rdp | tcp | — |
| Closed Ports | 22, 25, 80, 443, 8080, 8443 (1 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS14956 |
| Network Prefix | 144.172.98.0/24 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| routing | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| services | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 19% | 3 | 4 |
| reputation | 8% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 15% | 12 | 17 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-20 12:27:53 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-09-02 22:43:35 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-09-02 22:50:13 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 26 |
| Total Observations | 33 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 144.172.98.226
Who owns the IP address 144.172.98.226?
144.172.98.226 is registered to RouterHosting LLC. The address falls within the 144.172.98.0/24 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 144.172.98.226 located?
Geolocation data places 144.172.98.226 in Staten Island, New York, United States. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 144.172.98.226 malicious or safe?
144.172.98.226 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 144.172.98.226?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 144.172.98.226 is 226.98.172.144.static.cloudzy.com. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.
What ports are open on 144.172.98.226?
Responsive ports observed on 144.172.98.226 include 3389. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.
Is 144.172.98.226 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
144.172.98.226 is classified as hosting infrastructure based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.