172.98.33.80
172.98.33.80 is an IPv4 address operated by Prefixx, Inc. (AS396356), geolocated to Dallas, United States. As of September 5, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (25/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
# IP Intelligence Briefing: 172.98.33.80/32
## Executive Summary
IP address 172.98.33.80 operates within the Prefixx, Inc. (ASN 396356) EXPRESSVPN network block (172.98.32.0/23) in Dallas, Texas. The IP carries a low-risk profile with a risk score of 25/100. No active threat indicators, blacklist entries, or known campaign associations were identified.
## Ownership and Classification
- Organization: Prefixx, Inc.
- ASN: 396356
- Network Block: 172.98.32.0/23 (PFX-EXPRESSVPN)
- Classification: Firewalled / No Services
- Geolocation: United States, Texas, Dallas
- Provider Score: 0 / Authority Score: 0
## Network Behavior and Services
No open ports were detected on the target IP. DNS resolution returned no PTR hostnames and no forward resolution. TLS certificates and HTTP services were not present. The IP exhibits no proxy, VPN, Tor, CDN, cloud hosting, or mobile carrier characteristics.
## Threat Intelligence Indicators
- Risk Score: 25 (Low Risk)
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not applicable (no active threats)
- Blacklist Status: Not blacklisted
- Known Attacker: False
- Tor Exit Node: False
- Spam Source: False
- Threat Persistence Days: 0
- Campaign Associations: None detected
## Neighborhood Analysis
The /24 subnet (172.98.33.0/24) contains 107 sibling IPs with a "mostly_clean" classification:
- Total Siblings: 107
- Active Siblings: 31
- Threat Siblings: 14
- Abuse Density: 0.1308 (13.08%)
- Inherited Risk: 5
Risk distribution across the subnet: 99 low-risk IPs, 1 medium-risk IP, 0 high-risk IPs. Neighbor IPs (e.g., 172.98.33.5, .6, .8, .9, .11) show consistent low-risk profiles with authority scores of 50.
## Historical Observations
Seventeen observations were recorded, with the most recent activity dated 2026-07-26. Historical signals included port scans, network classification verification, geolocation data, and ownership stability checks. No persistent malicious behavior was detected across the observation window. Ownership changes remained at zero.
## Control Plane and Routing
- Route Stability: Not stable (route changes observed in 30-day window)
- BGP Prefix: 172.98.33.0/24
- Operator Score: 0.1304 (Minimal)
- RPKI State: Not evaluated
- IRR Consistency: Not evaluated
## Geographic Validation
Geolocation validation flagged a discrepancy: the reported 7,998 km distance from the probe location contradicted the Dallas, Texas assignment. RTT measurements of 63 ms were below the minimum possible 160 ms for that distance, indicating potential geolocation data inaccuracy.
## Recommended Actions
Based on the low-risk profile and absence of active threat indicators, no immediate blocking or mitigation actions are required. The IP may be monitored for changes in service exposure or threat indicators, but routine defensive posture is appropriate.
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*Report generated: 2026-07-26*
*Data Source: IPDebrief Intelligence Platform*
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 | 35% | 2 | 6 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 25% | 1 | 4 |
| geolocation | 23% | 2 | 4 |
| Overall | 20% | 10 | 20 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-11 02:17:58 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-06 10:50:00 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-09-05 15:08:06 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 20 |
| Total Observations | 28 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 172.98.33.80
Who owns the IP address 172.98.33.80?
172.98.33.80 is registered to Prefixx, Inc.. The address falls within the 172.98.32.0/23 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 172.98.33.80 located?
Geolocation data places 172.98.33.80 in Dallas, Texas, United States. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 172.98.33.80 malicious or safe?
172.98.33.80 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.