173.239.240.169 is an IPv4 address operated by Private Customer (AS396356), geolocated to Edison, United States. As of November 7, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Moderate Risk (50/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
# IP Intelligence Briefing: 173.239.240.169/32
Classification: LOW RISK
Date: 2026-07-22
Analyst: IPDebrief Intelligence Team
## Executive Summary
IP address 173.239.240.169 is assessed as Low Risk with a risk score of 25. The address is associated with NSQ-VENTURE, a private customer block under ARIN, located in Edison, NY. The IP exhibits no active threat indicators and demonstrates stable ownership characteristics.
## Threat Assessment
- Risk Score: 25 (Low Risk)
- Reputation: Low Risk
- Abuse Confidence: Not applicable
- Blacklist Status: 1 DNSBL listing out of 8 total lists checked
- Known Threats: None detected
- Campaign Correlation: No matches found
## Network Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| ASN | 396356 |
| Organization | Private Customer |
| Netname | NSQ-VENTURE |
| RIR | ARIN |
| CIDR Block | 173.239.240.0/24 |
| Location | Edison, NY, US |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
## Network Neighborhood Analysis
The /24 subnet (173.239.240.0/24) contains 80 total sibling IPs:
- High Risk: 0
- Medium Risk: 3
- Low Risk: 73
- Abuse Density: 1.25%
- Classification: Clean
- Active Threat Siblings: 1
The neighborhood shows minimal abuse activity, with the subject IP being classified as clean.
## Observation History
Ten observations recorded as of 2026-07-22:
- Ownership: Stable (0 changes)
- Threat Persistence: Not detected
- Malicious Activity: Not persistently malicious
- Control Plane: Route stable, DNSSEC valid
## Operational Status
- Open Ports: None detected
- DNS Resolution: Not confirmed
- Reverse DNS: No PTR records
- HTTP/HTTPS: No services detected
- TLS Certificates: None
## Recommended Actions
Based on the low-risk assessment and absence of active threat indicators, no immediate blocking or mitigation actions are required. Standard monitoring protocols apply.
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🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Private Customer |
| ASN | AS396356 |
| Network Name | NSQ-VENTURE |
| CIDR Block | 173.239.240.0/24 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR Record | No PTR |
| 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 | 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 | 173.239.240.0/24 |
| 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 | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 20% | 5 | 5 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-02 04:21:11 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-07 06:47:43 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-07 06:49:42 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 15 |
| Total Observations | 18 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 173.239.240.169
Who owns the IP address 173.239.240.169?
173.239.240.169 is registered to Private Customer. The address falls within the 173.239.240.0/24 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 173.239.240.169 located?
Geolocation data places 173.239.240.169 in Edison, NJ, 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 173.239.240.169 malicious or safe?
173.239.240.169 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.