17.22.245.226
# IP INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 17.22.245.226/32
Classification: Low Risk / Legitimate Infrastructure
Date: 2026-07-27
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## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IP 17.22.245.226 is a low-risk infrastructure address belonging to Apple Inc. (AS714), operating as part of their bot/resolver infrastructure. No malicious activity indicators detected. Recommended for allow-listing with standard provider-level monitoring.
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## RISK PROFILE
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Overall Risk Score | 25 (Low Risk) |
| Reputation | Low Risk |
| Provider Score | 0 |
| Authority Score | 0 |
| Abuse Confidence | Not Applicable |
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## TECHNICAL PROFILE
Geolocation: United States (CA), coordinates 37.75°N, -97.82°W
ASN: AS714 (Apple Inc.)
Network Classification: Basic / Provider Infrastructure
DNS: Reverse resolves to 17-22-245-226.applebot.apple.com
Services: Firewalled / No open ports detected
DNSBL Status: Listed on 1 of 8 blacklists (provider-level)
Route Stability: Unstable (route changes observed)
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## THREAT INDICATORS
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Open Ports: None
- TLS Certificate: None
- Threat Campaigns: None identified
- Honeypot Hits: 0
- WAF Violations: 0
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## OBSERVATION HISTORY (14 Total Signals)
Recent observations confirm consistent geolocation to United States with ASN 714 (Apple Inc.) identification. Multiple signal types captured:
- TLS certificate scanning (no TLS observed)
- Port scanning (no services)
- Geolocation validation (US confirmed via multiple sources)
- Operator scoring (Basic classification)
No evidence of escalating threat behavior or persistent malicious activity.
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## NETWORK RELATIONSHIPS
- DNS Associations: 17-22-245-226.applebot.apple.com (Apple Bot service)
- Correlated Entities: None identified beyond hostname resolution
- Organization: Apple Inc.
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## NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS (17.22.245.0/24)
- Total Siblings: 12
- Abuse Density: 0 (no abuse observed)
- Risk Distribution: All 12 siblings classified as Low Risk (Score: 25)
- Threat Siblings: 0
- Conclusion: Subnet exhibits consistent low-risk provider behavior
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## RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1. Allow List: Permit traffic from this IP for expected Apple infrastructure communications
2. Monitoring: Standard provider-level traffic monitoring
3. Firewall Rules: No blocking required; consider provider-specific allow rules
4. Threat Intelligence: No threat intelligence indicators present
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## ANALYST NOTES
This IP represents legitimate Apple infrastructure with a clean threat profile. The DNSBL listing is typical for large provider networks and does not indicate malicious activity. The subnet demonstrates consistent low-risk behavior across all sibling addresses. No defensive blocking recommended.
Confidence Level: High
Action Required: None (allow-list)
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 | 17-22-245-226.applebot.apple.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | 17-22-245-226.applebot.apple.com |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 100% (Excellent) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Present |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Tier 3 — Basic operator with some routing infrastructure |
🔌 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 | 17.0.0.0/9 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 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 | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| Overall | 12% | 3 | 3 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-14 21:58:21 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-09-02 19:00:46 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-09-02 19:13:18 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 23 |
| Total Observations | 27 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 17.22.245.226
Who owns the IP address 17.22.245.226?
17.22.245.226 is registered to Apple Inc.. The address falls within the 17.0.0.0/8 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 17.22.245.226 located?
Geolocation data places 17.22.245.226 in CA. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 17.22.245.226 malicious or safe?
17.22.245.226 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 17.22.245.226?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 17.22.245.226 is 17-22-245-226.applebot.apple.com. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.