173.231.16.75
173.231.16.75 is an IPv4 address operated by WebNX, Inc. (AS18450), geolocated to New York, United States. Its reverse DNS name is api64.ipify.org. As of November 7, 2026, IPDebrief rates it High Risk (70/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
Intelligence analysis identified IP 173.231.16.75 as a web server endpoint assigned to WebNX, Inc. (ASN 18450) within the 173.231.0.0/18 block in New York, US. The asset maintained a low-risk reputation profile with a risk score of 25. Network scans confirmed open TCP ports 80 and 443, resolving to the domain ipify.org.
Threat indicators remained sparse, with no specific campaigns or active attacker classifications recorded. However, the address appeared on one of eight DNSBLs. Geolocation data presented a significant inconsistency; while registered in New York, round-trip time measurements indicated a distance of approximately 7,625 kilometers, contradicting physics-based latency expectations.
Behavioral analysis labeled the host as suspicious despite zero recorded incidents or honeypot strikes. Due to signal contradictions and low data confidence, analysts recommended ongoing monitoring.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | WebNX, Inc. |
| ASN | AS18450 |
| Network Name | WEBNX-BLK-3 |
| CIDR Block | 173.231.0.0/18 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | api64.ipify.org |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 0% (None) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Web Server |
| Network Tier | Unknown — Insufficient routing data to classify |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | http | tcp | — |
| 443 | https | tcp | — |
| Closed Ports | 22, 25, 3389, 8080, 8443 (2 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS18450 |
| Network Prefix | 173.231.16.0/23 |
| 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 | 50% | 2 | 3 |
| ownership | 25% | 1 | 2 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 35% | 2 | 2 |
| Overall | 26% | 7 | 9 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-11-07 03:27:58 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-07 03:27:58 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-07 03:48:51 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 21 |
| Total Observations | 21 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 173.231.16.75
Who owns the IP address 173.231.16.75?
173.231.16.75 is registered to WebNX, Inc.. The address falls within the 173.231.0.0/18 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 173.231.16.75 located?
Geolocation data places 173.231.16.75 in New York, US-NY, United States. The local time zone is America/New_York. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 173.231.16.75 malicious or safe?
173.231.16.75 currently carries a high risk assessment, meaning indicators associated with malicious or abusive activity have been observed. This assessment is generated from continuously collected signals and can change over time.
What is the hostname for 173.231.16.75?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 173.231.16.75 is api64.ipify.org. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.
What ports are open on 173.231.16.75?
Responsive ports observed on 173.231.16.75 include 80, 443. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.