17.166.25.85 is an IPv4 address operated by Apple Inc. (AS714), geolocated to Cupertino, United States. Its reverse DNS name is 17-166-25-85.applebot.apple.com. As of November 1, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (25/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
Intelligence Briefing: IP 17.166.25.85/32
The IP address 17.166.25.85 was attributed to Apple Inc. (AS714, APPLE-WWNET) within the 17.0.0.0/8 block. Reverse DNS resolution identified the host as 17-166-25-85.applebot.apple.com, and geolocation data located the server in Cupertino, California, United States.
The address was classified as Low Risk with a score of 25. Threat indicators were absent, and the host was not flagged as a known attacker or spam source. Behavioral analysis showed zero honeypot hits, enumeration strikes, or WAF violations. The address was listed on one DNS blacklist out of eight total checks, while the surrounding subnet was classified as clean with minimal abuse density.
Network role assessment indicated the host was firewalled with no open ports or active services. DNS hygiene scored Excellent (80), with valid SPF and DMARC records in place. The recommendation for this asset was Monitor with Low Severity, citing its location in a clean neighborhood. Observations confirmed the address was active as of November 1, 2026.
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🏢 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 | 17-166-25-85.applebot.apple.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | 17-166-25-85.applebot.apple.com |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 80% (Excellent) |
| SPF | 2/2 domains |
| DMARC | 2/2 domains |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| CAA | Present |
| Domains Checked | 2 domains |
☁️ 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 | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS714 |
| Network Prefix | 17.160.0.0/12 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 35% | 2 | 2 |
| routing | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| geolocation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 22% | 6 | 6 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-10-24 22:09:08 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-01 11:33:33 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-01 11:45:42 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 22 |
| Total Observations | 24 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 17.166.25.85
Who owns the IP address 17.166.25.85?
17.166.25.85 is registered to Apple Inc.. The address falls within the 17.0.0.0/8 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 17.166.25.85 located?
Geolocation data places 17.166.25.85 in Cupertino, CA, United States. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 17.166.25.85 malicious or safe?
17.166.25.85 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 17.166.25.85?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 17.166.25.85 is 17-166-25-85.applebot.apple.com. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.