# IP Intelligence Briefing: 18.226.64.131/32
## Executive Summary
IP address 18.226.64.131 is a low-risk AWS EC2 instance located in Columbus, Ohio (US-East-2 region). No malicious indicators, threat activity, or abuse patterns detected. The subnet maintains a clean classification with zero abuse density.
## Ownership and Infrastructure
- ASN: 16509 (Amazon Technologies Inc.)
- Network: AT-88-Z (18.32.0.0/11)
- Infrastructure Type: CloudCompute (AWS EC2)
- Location: Columbus, OH, US (39.96°N, -83.00°W)
- BGP Prefix: 18.224.0.0/14
- Route Stability: Variable (false)
## Network Classification
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Risk Score | 0 (Low Risk) |
| Provider Score | 0 |
| Authority Score | 0 |
| Is Cloud | Yes |
| Is CDN | No |
| Is Hosting | Yes |
| Is Proxy/Vpn/Tor | No |
| Open Ports | None detected |
## DNS and Email
- PTR Hostname: ec2-18-226-64-131.us-east-2.compute.amazonaws.com
- Forward Resolution: Confirmed (1 hostname)
- Email Auth: SPF: Yes, DMARC: Yes
- DNSSEC: Valid
- DNSBL Listed: 0 lists
## Threat Indicators
- Abuse Confidence Score: N/A
- Blacklist Count: 0
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Campaign Likelihood: None
## Neighborhood Analysis (18.226.64.0/24)
- Abuse Density: 0%
- Subnet Classification: Clean
- Threat Siblings: 0
- Total Siblings: 1 (this IP)
- Active Siblings: 1 (this IP)
- Risk Distribution: High: 0, Medium: 0, Low: 0
## Observation History
Analysis of 20 historical signals indicates stable infrastructure characteristics with no escalation in risk profile. Recent observations (through August 2026) show consistent cloud infrastructure patterns. Geolocation validation limited by ICMP blocks; location data deemed plausible based on DNS and network routing data.
## Relationships
- DNS Associations: ec2-18-226-64-131.us-east-2.compute.amazonaws.com (repeated associations)
- Network Affiliation: AT-88-Z subnet (repeated associations)
- Third-Party Links: None detected
## Recommended Actions
No blocking or mitigation actions required. This IP represents standard AWS cloud infrastructure with no threat indicators. Standard monitoring protocols applicable.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
π’ Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Amazon Technologies Inc. |
| ASN | AS16509 |
| Network Name | AT-88-Z |
| CIDR Block | 18.32.0.0/11 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
π DNS Intelligence
| PTR | ec2-18-226-64-131.us-east-2.compute.amazonaws.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes β FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | ec2-18-226-64-131.us-east-2.compute.amazonaws.com |
π DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 80% (Excellent) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
βοΈ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Tier 3 β Basic operator with some routing infrastructure |
π Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| No open ports detected | |||
| Closed Ports | 22, 25, 80, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (0 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | β |
| HTTP Title | β |
π TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | β |
| Valid Until | β |
π― Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 30% | 2 | 3 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 19% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 17% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 22% | 10 | 14 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) β 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Moderate (55%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
π Observation Timeline π Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-28 10:06:24 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-12 22:25:01 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-12 22:36:14 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 21 |
| Total Observations | 24 |
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