172.98.33.197
172.98.33.197 is an IPv4 address operated by Prefixx, Inc. (AS396356), geolocated to Dallas, United States. As of September 1, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
## IP Intelligence Briefing: 172.98.33.197/32
Classification: Low Risk | Status: No Active Threat Indicators
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Executive Summary
IP 172.98.33.197 is a residential/proxy endpoint operated by Prefixx, Inc. (ASN 396356) under the PFX-EXPRESSVPN CIDR block (172.98.32.0/23). Current threat assessment indicates no malicious activity detected. The IP is firewalled with no active services, and historical observations show zero threat persistence or ownership changes.
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Technical Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Risk Score** | 0 / 100 |
| **Provider Score** | 0 |
| **Authority Score** | 0 |
| **Reputation** | Low Risk |
| **ASN** | 396356 |
| **Organization** | Prefixx, Inc. |
| **Network** | PFX-EXPRESSVPN |
| **Location** | United States (Texas/Dallas) |
| **DNSBL Listed** | 0 / 8 |
| **Tor Exit Node** | No |
| **Known Attacker** | No |
| **Spam Source** | No |
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Network Context
Subnet Classification: 172.98.33.0/24
- Total Siblings: 107
- Active Siblings: 53
- Threat Siblings: 16 (15%)
- Abuse Density: 0.1495
- Inherited Risk: 5 / 100
The /24 subnet shows minimal abuse activity. Of 100 neighboring IPs sampled, only 1 exhibits medium risk, with 99 classified as low risk. The subnet is marked as "mostly_clean."
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Service & Behavioral Analysis
- Open Ports: None detected
- Service Purpose: Firewalled / No Services
- DNS Resolution: No PTR records; no forward resolution
- Email Reputation: Not configured (no SPF/DMARC)
- Traceroute: 18 hops; transit via Comcast
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Historical Observations
Fourteen signals recorded as of 2026-07-28:
- Ownership Stability: No changes detected
- Threat Persistence: 0 days
- Recent Signals: Subnet classification, traceroute path, ASN registration confirmed
- Status: No persistent malicious activity observed
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Relationship Mapping
Three detected relationships all reference the same network entity (PFX-EXPRESSVPN). No external connections to:
- Subnets (beyond immediate /24)
- Hostnames
- Organizations (beyond registered owner)
- Certificates
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Recommended Actions
Current Risk Level: Minimal
- Firewall: No blocking required; monitor for behavioral anomalies
- IDS/IPS: Standard signatures apply; no custom rules needed
- WAF: No specific rules required
- Threat Intel: No correlation with active campaigns
Monitoring Priority: Low. IP shows standard residential/proxy characteristics without malicious indicators.
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Report Generated: IPDebrief Intelligence Platform
Analysis Confidence: High (comprehensive profile available)
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Prefixx, Inc. |
| ASN | AS396356 |
| Network Name | PFX-EXPRESSVPN |
| CIDR Block | 172.98.32.0/23 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR Record | No PTR |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 20% (Poor) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ 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 | AS396356 |
| Network Prefix | 172.98.33.0/24 |
| 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 (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-15 22:23:35 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-06 08:58:07 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-09-01 00:08:37 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 17 |
| Total Observations | 18 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 172.98.33.197
Who owns the IP address 172.98.33.197?
172.98.33.197 is registered to Prefixx, Inc.. The address falls within the 172.98.32.0/23 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 172.98.33.197 located?
Geolocation data places 172.98.33.197 in Dallas, TX, United States. The local time zone is America/Chicago. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 172.98.33.197 malicious or safe?
172.98.33.197 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.