173.255.214.23
173.255.214.23 is an IPv4 address operated by Linode (AS63949), geolocated to Fremont, United States. It belongs to datacenter or hosting infrastructure with reverse DNS name 173-255-214-23.ip.linodeusercontent.com. As of October 4, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (25/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
# IP Intelligence Briefing: 173.255.214.23
## Executive Summary
IP 173.255.214.23 is a low-risk cloud hosting address (Risk Score: 25) operated by Linode (ASN: 63949). The IP shows no active threat indicators and is classified as a legitimate web server infrastructure endpoint.
## Risk Assessment
- Risk Score: 25 (Low Risk)
- Abuse Confidence: Not applicable
- Known Threats: None detected
- Blacklist Count: 0
- Status: Clean classification
## Infrastructure Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Organization** | Linode |
| **Network** | 173.255.192.0/18 |
| **Location** | Fremont, California, US |
| **Infrastructure Type** | Cloud Compute |
| **Service Purpose** | Web Server |
## Network Services
- Port 80/TCP: HTTP
- Port 443/TCP: HTTPS
- Port 22/TCP: SSH (OpenSSH 10.2p1 Ubuntu-2ubuntu3.5)
## DNS Information
- PTR Hostname: 173-255-214-23.ip.linodeusercontent.com
- Domain: linodeusercontent.com
- Forward Resolution: Confirmed
## Neighborhood Analysis
Subnet 173.255.214.23/24 exhibits clean characteristics with an abuse density of 0.0:
| Neighbor IP | Risk Score | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| 173.255.214.44 | 25 | Low |
| 173.255.214.52 | 20 | Low |
| 173.255.214.136 | 25 | Low |
| 173.255.214.230 | 65 | Medium |
Note: One neighboring IP (173.255.214.230) shows elevated risk (Score: 65) and warrants independent monitoring.
## Historical Observation
- Total Observations: 26
- Threat Observation Count: 0
- Persistence Status: Not persistently malicious
- Recent Activity: Connections observed on 2026-08-12, 2026-08-05
## Threat Indicators
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Campaign Association: None detected
- Control Plane Issues: Route stability flagged as false
## Recommended Actions
No specific blocking actions recommended. The IP presents a legitimate cloud hosting profile with no actionable threat indicators. SOC teams may monitor the neighboring IP 173.255.214.230 separately for potential correlation analysis.
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*Report generated: 2026-08-12*
*Data Source: IPDebrief Intelligence Platform*
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Linode |
| ASN | AS63949 |
| Network Name | LINODE |
| CIDR Block | 173.255.192.0/18 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 173-255-214-23.ip.linodeusercontent.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | 173-255-214-23.ip.linodeusercontent.com |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 20% (Poor) |
| SPF | 0/2 domains |
| DMARC | 0/2 domains |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| CAA | Not configured |
| Domains Checked | 2 domains |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Web Server |
| Network Tier | Hosting — Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | ssh | tcp | Banner detected |
| Closed Ports | 25, 80, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (1 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS63949 |
| Network Prefix | 173.255.208.0/20 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 25% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 20% | 2 | 3 |
| ownership | 20% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 22% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 30% | 2 | 4 |
| Overall | 21% | 10 | 18 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Moderate (55%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-12 21:06:24 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-06 10:02:01 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-10-04 20:01:27 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 24 |
| Total Observations | 32 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 173.255.214.23
Who owns the IP address 173.255.214.23?
173.255.214.23 is registered to Linode. The address falls within the 173.255.192.0/18 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 173.255.214.23 located?
Geolocation data places 173.255.214.23 in Fremont, California, United States. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 173.255.214.23 malicious or safe?
173.255.214.23 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 173.255.214.23?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 173.255.214.23 is 173-255-214-23.ip.linodeusercontent.com. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
What ports are open on 173.255.214.23?
Responsive ports observed on 173.255.214.23 include 22. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.
Is 173.255.214.23 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
173.255.214.23 is classified as cloud infrastructure and hosting infrastructure based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.