# IP Threat Intelligence Briefing: 173.242.114.129/32
Classification: Low Risk
Date: July 24, 2026
Analyst: IPDebrief Intelligence
## Executive Summary
IP 173.242.114.129 is a low-risk residential or infrastructure address associated with IT7 Networks Inc (ASN 25820) in Los Angeles, Canada. The address exhibits no active threat indicators, maintains a clean security posture, and shows no evidence of malicious activity over the observation period.
## Risk Profile
- Overall Risk Score: 0 (Low Risk)
- Provider Score: 0
- Authority Score: 0
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not applicable
- Blacklist Status: Clean (0 blacklist entries)
## Technical Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Organization** | IT7 Networks Inc |
| **ASN** | 25820 |
| **Network Block** | 173.242.112.0/20 (CL-173-242-112-0-20) |
| **Country** | CA (Canada) |
| **City** | Los Angeles |
| **Geolocation Confidence** | 0.35 |
| **DNSSEC Valid** | Yes |
| **Open Ports** | None (Firewalled/No Services) |
## Network Services & DNS
- PTR Record: 173.242.114.129.16clouds.com
- Forward Resolution: Confirmed (16clouds.com)
- Open Services: None detected
- TLS Certificates: None
- HTTP Banner: None
## Threat Indicators
- Known Attacker: No
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Spam Source: No
- Known Campaigns: None
- Threat Feeds: None
- Honeypot Hits: 0
- Enumeration Strikes: 0
- WAF Violations: None
## Behavioral Analysis
- Threat Observation Count: 0
- Threat Persistence: None observed
- Route Stability: False (route changes detected)
- DNSBL Listings: 0 active lists, 8 total historical lists
- Traceroute: 19 hops, final hop RTT: 127.6ms, transit via Comcast
## Observation History
16 signals observed over the monitoring period. Most recent activity recorded on 2026-07-24. Signals include:
- Network role classification (firewalled, no services)
- Geolocation updates (CA, Los Angeles)
- DNS resolution (16clouds.com)
- DNSSEC validation (valid)
- Blacklist scan results (clean)
## Relationship Graph
Seven relationships identified:
- Same Network: CL-173-242-112-0-20 (multiple associations)
- DNS Associations: 173.242.114.129.16clouds.com (multiple associations)
## Neighborhood Analysis
- Subnet: 173.242.114.129/24
- Total Siblings: 0
- Active Siblings: 0
- Threat Siblings: 0
- Abuse Density: 0
- Classification: None
## Security Recommendations
Action Required: None
- No firewall rules recommended
- No blocking actions necessary
- Standard monitoring applies
SOC Analyst Notes:
- IP shows no malicious indicators; treat as benign infrastructure
- Clean blacklist status with no known threat associations
- No open services detected; address appears to be firewalled
- Route instability detected (route changes in last 30 days) – monitor for BGP anomalies
- Geographic validation inconclusive (geoPlausible: false) – consider manual verification if geolocation critical
- No immediate threat mitigation actions required
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*This briefing was generated using IPDebrief intelligence tools. All data points are sourced from observed network signals and threat intelligence feeds.*
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | IT7 Networks Inc |
| ASN | AS25820 |
| Network Name | CL-173-242-112-0-20 |
| CIDR Block | 173.242.112.0/20 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 173.242.114.129.16clouds.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | 173.242.114.129.16clouds.com |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 40% (Fair) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | 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 | |||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS25820 |
| Network Prefix | 173.242.112.0/22 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| routing | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| services | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| ownership | 35% | 2 | 2 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 10% | 3 | 3 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Moderate (55%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-06 06:01:11 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-28 21:22:17 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-28 22:06:19 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 20 |
| Total Observations | 23 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 173.242.114.129
Who owns the IP address 173.242.114.129?
173.242.114.129 is registered to IT7 Networks Inc. The address falls within the 173.242.112.0/20 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 173.242.114.129 located?
Geolocation data places 173.242.114.129 in Los Angeles, California, United States. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 173.242.114.129 malicious or safe?
173.242.114.129 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.
What is the hostname for 173.242.114.129?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 173.242.114.129 is 173.242.114.129.16clouds.com. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.