173.255.214.52
173.255.214.52 is an IPv4 address operated by Linode (AS63949), geolocated to Fremont, United States. It belongs to datacenter or hosting infrastructure with reverse DNS name prod-barium-us-west-66.li.binaryedge.ninja. As of November 6, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (25/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
# IP Intelligence Briefing: 173.255.214.52
Classification: LOW RISK / Cloud Infrastructure Host
Date: 2026-08-12
Analyst: IPDebrief Intelligence Unit
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## Executive Summary
IP 173.255.214.52 is a Linode cloud hosting address located in Fremont, California (US). The IP maintains a low-risk reputation score (20/100) with no active threat indicators. The subnet demonstrates clean classification with minimal abuse density. One neighbor IP (173.255.214.230) shows elevated risk scoring (65), warranting monitoring but not immediate action.
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## Technical Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Risk Score** | 20 (Low) |
| **ASN** | 63949 |
| **Organization** | Linode (LINODE) |
| **Network** | 173.255.192.0/18 |
| **Geolocation** | Fremont, California, US |
| **Infrastructure Type** | CloudCompute |
| **DNS PTR** | prod-barium-us-west-66.li.binaryedge.ninja |
| **Open Ports** | SSH (22/tcp) |
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## Threat Assessment
Current Threat Indicators:
- No blacklist listings (0/0)
- Not identified as Tor exit node
- Not flagged as known attacker or spam source
- No active threat campaigns correlated
- Threat persistence: 0 days (no persistent malicious activity)
Historical Observations (24 signals):
- Recent listing activity observed on 2026-08-12 with high-severity indicators
- Earlier observations (2026-08-05) confirmed cloud hosting classification
- Operator score: 0.2609 (Basic)
- Control plane stability: Route changes detected in last 30 days
Network Neighborhood (173.255.214.0/24):
- Total sibling IPs: 4
- Abuse density: 0 (Clean)
- Risk distribution: 3 low, 1 medium
- Elevated-risk neighbor: 173.255.214.230 (Risk: 65)
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## Key Relationships
DNS Associations:
- Primary hostname: prod-barium-us-west-66.li.binaryedge.ninja
- Forward resolution confirmed
Network Affiliation:
- Multiple relationships with LINODE network
- No certificate-based relationships detected
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## Recommended Actions
Immediate:
- No immediate blocking required; IP classified as low-risk
- Monitor elevated-risk neighbor (173.255.214.230) for correlated activity
Firewall Rules:
- Allow SSH (22/tcp) if legitimate cloud workload expected
- Standard cloud infrastructure treatment applies
Monitoring Indicators:
- Watch for changes in DNS PTR records
- Monitor for escalation of abuse density in /24 subnet
- Track operator score trends over time
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## Intelligence Notes
This IP operates within standard cloud infrastructure parameters. The presence of "binaryedge" in the hostname suggests potential association with threat intelligence data feeds (BinaryEdge), which may indicate the host is used for scanning or reconnaissance activities. However, current threat indicators remain absent. The elevated-risk neighbor IP should be investigated separately for potential campaign correlation.
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 | prod-barium-us-west-66.li.binaryedge.ninja |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | us-west-30.mendelevium.li.prod.binaryedge.ninja |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 40% (Fair) |
| SPF | 2/2 domains |
| DMARC | 0/2 domains |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| CAA | Not configured |
| Domains Checked | 2 domains |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Single-Service Host |
| Network Tier | Tier 3 — Basic operator with some routing infrastructure |
🔌 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 | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 19% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 13% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 21% | 10 | 14 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Moderate (55%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-13 15:24:26 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-06 01:30:25 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-06 01:31:42 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 28 |
| Total Observations | 31 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 173.255.214.52
Who owns the IP address 173.255.214.52?
173.255.214.52 is registered to Linode. The address falls within the 173.255.192.0/18 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 173.255.214.52 located?
Geolocation data places 173.255.214.52 in Fremont, CA, United States. The local time zone is America/Los_Angeles. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 173.255.214.52 malicious or safe?
173.255.214.52 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 173.255.214.52?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 173.255.214.52 is prod-barium-us-west-66.li.binaryedge.ninja. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
What ports are open on 173.255.214.52?
Responsive ports observed on 173.255.214.52 include 22. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.
Is 173.255.214.52 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
173.255.214.52 is classified as cloud infrastructure and hosting infrastructure based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.