Intelligence regarding IP 17.166.20.205 identified the address as corporate infrastructure belonging to Apple Inc. (ASN 714, netname APPLE-WWNET). Geolocation data localized the endpoint to Cupertino, California, within a clean neighborhood (17.166.20.0/24) with zero recorded abuse density. Reverse DNS records resolved the hostname to 17-166-20-205.applebot.apple.com, consistent with Apple bot operations.
Network analysis revealed no open ports, classifying the service purpose as firewalled with no active services. The profile returned a risk score of 25, labeled Low Risk. Threat feeds indicated no association with known campaigns, Tor exit nodes, or malicious activity. While the address registered on one DNS blacklist out of eight total lists, behavioral metrics recorded no honeypot hits, enumeration strikes, or incident activity. Routing stability assessments showed no route changes over the past 30 days. SOC recommendations classified the severity as low and suggested monitoring protocols without immediate action. Data freshness confirmed observations as of September 24, 2026.
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π’ Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Apple Inc. |
| ASN | AS714 |
| Network Name | APPLE-WWNET |
| CIDR Block | 17.0.0.0/8 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
π DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 17-166-20-205.applebot.apple.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes β FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | 17-166-20-205.applebot.apple.com |
π DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 80% (Excellent) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| CAA | Present |
βοΈ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Unknown β Insufficient routing data to classify |
π 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 | β |
| HTTP Title | β |
π TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | β |
| Valid Until | β |
π― 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 | 35% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 25% | 1 | 2 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 22% | 6 | 7 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
π Observation Timeline π Live
| First Seen | 2026-09-24 19:11:25 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-09-24 19:11:25 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-09-24 19:30:38 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 22 |
| Total Observations | 22 |
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