173.255.225.176
173.255.225.176 is an IPv4 address operated by Linode (AS63949), geolocated to Cedar Knolls, United States. It belongs to datacenter or hosting infrastructure with reverse DNS name li235-176.members.linode.com. As of November 2, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Moderate Risk (40/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 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 | li235-176.members.linode.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | li235-176.members.linode.com |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 60% (Good) |
| SPF | 2/4 domains |
| DMARC | 2/4 domains |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| CAA | Not configured |
| Domains Checked | 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | http | tcp | — |
| 443 | https | tcp | — |
| Closed Ports | 22, 25, 3389, 8080, 8443 (2 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | Web server detected |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | assimilator.fontbrain.comfonts.fontbrain.comimgs.fontbrain.comimgs1.fontbrain.comimgs2.fontbrain.comimgs3.fontbrain.comimgs4.fontbrain.commatcherator.comtesting.assimilator.fontbrain.comtesting.fonts.fontbrain.com |
| Valid From | 2026-09-22T07:39:51+00:00 |
| Valid Until | 2026-12-21T07:39:50+00:00 |
| TLS Protocol | Tls12 |
| Cipher Suite | TLS_ECDHE_RSA_WITH_AES_128_GCM_SHA256 |
| Signature Algorithm | sha256RSA |
| Validity Period | 89 days |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS63949 |
| Network Prefix | 173.255.224.0/20 |
| Route mapping | Found |
| HSTS | Not detected |
| CSP | Not detected |
| HTTP/2 | Enabled |
🎯 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 | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 16% | 4 | 4 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-10-10 21:22:22 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-02 09:53:58 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-02 09:56:46 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 17 |
| Total Observations | 21 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 173.255.225.176
Who owns the IP address 173.255.225.176?
173.255.225.176 is registered to Linode. The address falls within the 173.255.192.0/18 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 173.255.225.176 located?
Geolocation data places 173.255.225.176 in Cedar Knolls, 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 173.255.225.176 malicious or safe?
173.255.225.176 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.
What is the hostname for 173.255.225.176?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 173.255.225.176 is li235-176.members.linode.com. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
What ports are open on 173.255.225.176?
Responsive ports observed on 173.255.225.176 include 80, 443. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.
Is 173.255.225.176 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
173.255.225.176 is classified as cloud infrastructure and hosting infrastructure based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.