172.105.23.24 is an IPv4 address operated by Linode (AS63949), geolocated to Toronto, United States. It belongs to datacenter or hosting infrastructure with reverse DNS name 172-105-23-24.ip.linodeusercontent.com. As of September 2, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Moderate Risk (40/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Linode |
| ASN | AS63949 |
| Network Name | LINODE |
| CIDR Block | 172.104.0.0/16 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 172-105-23-24.ip.linodeusercontent.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | 172-105-23-24.ip.linodeusercontent.com |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 40% (Fair) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Single-Service Host |
| Network Tier | Tier 3 — Basic operator with some routing infrastructure |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | ssh | tcp | Banner detected |
| Closed Ports | 25, 80, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (1 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS63949 |
| Network Prefix | 172.105.0.0/19 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 32% | 2 | 5 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 20% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 22% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 24% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 20% | 10 | 17 |
| Data Coherence | Mixed Signals (60%) — 2 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Low (40%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
⚠ Geo sources disagree on country: CA, US
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-13 15:24:25 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-06 10:47:46 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-09-02 19:41:18 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 24 |
| Total Observations | 30 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 172.105.23.24
Who owns the IP address 172.105.23.24?
172.105.23.24 is registered to Linode. The address falls within the 172.104.0.0/16 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 172.105.23.24 located?
Geolocation data places 172.105.23.24 in Toronto, ON, United States. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 172.105.23.24 malicious or safe?
172.105.23.24 currently carries a moderate risk assessment, meaning some indicators warrant caution, but the evidence is mixed. This assessment is generated from continuously collected signals and can change over time.
What is the hostname for 172.105.23.24?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 172.105.23.24 is 172-105-23-24.ip.linodeusercontent.com. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
What ports are open on 172.105.23.24?
Responsive ports observed on 172.105.23.24 include 22. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.
Is 172.105.23.24 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
172.105.23.24 is classified as hosting infrastructure based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.