IP Intelligence Briefing: 172.234.219.52
*Last Updated: 2026-06-16*
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**Summary**
The IP 172.234.219.52 is classified as Low Risk with no active threats, malicious indicators, or known attacker associations. It is registered to Linode, a cloud infrastructure provider, and appears to be a legitimate cloud server. No DNS, TLS, or service anomalies were detected.
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**Key Findings**
1. Ownership & Network Role
- Provider: Linode (cloud hosting)
- Subnet: 172.234.219.0/24 (abuse density: 0%)
- Geolocation: New York, NY, USA (plausible, consistent with Linode's infrastructure)
- Network Type: Cloud Compute (firewalled, no services exposed)
2. Threat Indicators
- No malicious campaigns, spam, or blacklist entries.
- No DNS anomalies, TLS certificates, or open ports detected.
- No BGP route instability or spoofing risks.
3. Observation History
- 14 days of consistent data, primarily confirming Linode's network metadata.
- No changes in risk scores or threat signals.
4. Neighbors & Subnet
- No malicious neighbors in the 172.234.219.0/24 subnet.
- Subnet abuse density: 0% (low risk).
5. Relationships
- No linked hostnames, certificates, or organizations.
- No correlated IPs or campaigns.
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**Recommended Actions**
- Monitor: Track for unexpected configuration changes (e.g., open ports, DNS updates).
- No Block: No firewall rules or mitigation actions required due to low risk.
- Verify: Confirm Linode's IP ranges to ensure no false positives in threat feeds.
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Conclusion: This IP is a benign cloud server with no indicators of compromise. No immediate action is needed, but ongoing monitoring is advised to detect potential reconfiguration or misuse.
*Generated by IPDebrief Threat Intelligence Platform*
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
π’ Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Linode |
| ASN | AS63949 |
| Network Name | LINODE |
| CIDR Block | 172.232.0.0/13 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
π DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 172-234-219-52.ip.linodeusercontent.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes β FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | 172-234-219-52.ip.linodeusercontent.com |
π DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 40% (Fair) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
βοΈ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Tier 3 β Basic operator with some routing infrastructure |
π Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| No open ports detected | |||
| 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 | 24% | 2 | 2 |
| routing | 17% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 17% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 17% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 17% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 21% | 8 | 10 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
π Observation Timeline π Live
| First Seen | 2026-06-10 21:00:10 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-06-21 17:54:45 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-06-21 17:55:10 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 19 |
| Total Observations | 21 |
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