17.166.24.97
The IP address 17.166.24.97 was attributed to Apple Inc. (ASN 714) within the APPLE-WWNET network block (17.0.0.0/8). Reverse DNS resolution identified the host as 17-166-24-97.applebot.apple.com, and geolocation data localized the endpoint to Cupertino, US. No open ports or active services were detected during the scan.
Despite a Low Risk reputation score (25), the threat actor classification labeled the address as a Suspicious Host. Evidence showed one DNSBL listing against eight total lists, with an operator score of 0.2174. Behavioral analysis recorded zero honeypot hits, enumeration strikes, or WAF violations. No known campaigns or specific threat indicators were correlated.
The recommendation was to Monitor the address due to low-grade risk indicators, despite the absence of confirmed malicious activity. DNS hygiene was rated Excellent, with valid SPF and DMARC records. Overall confidence in the assessment was labeled Very Low.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 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 |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 17-166-24-97.applebot.apple.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | 17-166-24-97.applebot.apple.com |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 80% (Excellent) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| CAA | Present |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Unknown — Insufficient routing data to classify |
🔌 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 | — |
🎯 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 | 2026-09-24 08:32:42 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-09-24 08:32:42 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-09-24 08:43:12 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 23 |
| Total Observations | 23 |
Full dossier details are available via our API.