18.165.98.5
Intelligence Briefing: IP 18.165.98.5/32
Ownership and Infrastructure
The address is owned by Amazon.com, Inc. (AS16509) within the AMAZON-CF network block. Geolocation attributes the endpoint to the United States. Reverse DNS resolution maps the IP to `server-18-165-98-5.iad55.r.cloudfront.net` under the `cloudfront.net` domain.
Services and DNS Hygiene
Active network services include TCP port 80 (HTTP) and TCP port 443 (HTTPS), with server banners identifying the endpoint as CloudFront. DNS hygiene scores are rated Excellent; SPF and DMARC records are present and valid.
Threat Assessment
Threat intelligence feeds classify the address as a Suspicious Host with a Low Risk reputation score (25). While the infrastructure is confirmed as legitimate cloud provider assets, control plane data indicates one DNSBL listing. No known threat campaigns, active attacker associations, or spam source indicators were identified. Behavioral analysis recorded zero honeypot hits, enumeration strikes, or WAF violations.
Recommendations
The recommended action is Monitor with low severity. SOC analysts should observe traffic patterns for anomalies while maintaining awareness of the low-grade risk indicators associated with this IP.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Amazon.com, Inc. |
| ASN | AS16509 |
| Network Name | AMAZON-CF |
| CIDR Block | 18.164.0.0/15 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | server-18-165-98-5.iad55.r.cloudfront.net |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | server-18-165-98-5.iad55.r.cloudfront.net |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 80% (Excellent) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| CAA | Present |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Web Server |
| Network Tier | Unknown — Insufficient routing data to classify |
🔌 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 | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS16509 |
| Network Prefix | 18.165.96.0/21 |
| Route mapping | Found |
| Certificates in transparency logs | 0 certificates |
🎯 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 | 35% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 25% | 1 | 2 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 22% | 6 | 7 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Moderate (55%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-11-02 18:29:29 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-02 18:29:29 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-02 18:37:47 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 22 |
| Total Observations | 22 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 18.165.98.5
Who owns the IP address 18.165.98.5?
18.165.98.5 is registered to Amazon.com, Inc.. The address falls within the 18.164.0.0/15 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 18.165.98.5 located?
Geolocation data places 18.165.98.5 in United States. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 18.165.98.5 malicious or safe?
18.165.98.5 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 18.165.98.5?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 18.165.98.5 is server-18-165-98-5.iad55.r.cloudfront.net. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
What ports are open on 18.165.98.5?
Responsive ports observed on 18.165.98.5 include 80, 443. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.