18.97.5.108
18.97.5.108 is an IPv4 address operated by Amazon Technologies Inc. (AS14618), geolocated to Ashburn, United States. It belongs to datacenter or hosting infrastructure with reverse DNS name scanner-18-97-5-108.reposify.net. As of October 7, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (25/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
## IP Intelligence Briefing: 18.97.5.108/32
Subject: Automated Cloud Infrastructure Node - Low Risk Profile
Date: 2026-08-12
Analyst: IPDebrief Intelligence
Executive Summary
IP 18.97.5.108 is a low-risk cloud infrastructure address associated with Amazon Web Services. The IP maintains a reputation score of 25 and operates within AWS's AT-88-Z network block in Ashburn, VA. No active threat indicators or campaign matches were identified.
Infrastructure Profile
- Organization: Amazon Technologies Inc. (ASN 14618)
- Network Block: 18.32.0.0/11
- Infrastructure Type: CloudCompute
- Geolocation: Ashburn, VA, US
- DNS Resolution: scanner-18-97-5-108.reposify.net
- Service Status: No open ports detected; firewalled/no services exposed
Threat Assessment
Risk Score: 25 (Low Risk)
- No known attacker indicators
- No spam source classification
- Zero blacklist entries
- No Tor exit node activity
- No campaign correlations identified
Neighborhood Analysis
The /24 subnet (18.97.5.0/24) contains 26 sibling IPs with an abuse density of 0.1818, classified as "mostly_clean." Risk distribution shows 21 low-risk neighbors, 1 medium-risk neighbor, and no high-risk peers. This indicates the IP operates within a broadly benign AWS infrastructure segment.
Historical Signals
24 observation records collected. Recent activity includes:
- DNS listings: 8 total, 1 high-severity listing detected
- Multiple control plane signal observations
- No persistent malicious threat pattern observed
- No ownership changes recorded
Intelligence Conclusions
This IP represents a standard AWS cloud computing resource, likely part of automated scanning or monitoring infrastructure based on the reposify.net hostname. The absence of threat indicators, combined with low-risk neighbor scores and stable ownership, indicates this address does not require defensive action.
Recommendation: No firewall rules or blocking recommended. Standard monitoring applies.
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🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Amazon Technologies Inc. |
| ASN | AS14618 |
| Network Name | AT-88-Z |
| CIDR Block | 18.32.0.0/11 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | scanner-18-97-5-108.reposify.net |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | scanner-18-97-5-108.reposify.net |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 60% (Good) |
| SPF | 2/2 domains |
| DMARC | 2/2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | http | tcp | — |
| Closed Ports | 22, 25, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (1 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | Web server detected |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS14618 |
| Network Prefix | 18.97.0.0/18 |
| Route mapping | Found |
| HSTS | Not detected |
| CSP | Not detected |
| HTTP/2 | Not detected |
🎯 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 | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| ownership | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 13% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 22% | 10 | 15 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-12 14:58:44 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-07 09:21:40 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-10-07 09:22:14 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 24 |
| Total Observations | 28 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 18.97.5.108
Who owns the IP address 18.97.5.108?
18.97.5.108 is registered to Amazon Technologies Inc.. The address falls within the 18.32.0.0/11 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 18.97.5.108 located?
Geolocation data places 18.97.5.108 in Ashburn, VA, 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 18.97.5.108 malicious or safe?
18.97.5.108 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 18.97.5.108?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 18.97.5.108 is scanner-18-97-5-108.reposify.net. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
What ports are open on 18.97.5.108?
Responsive ports observed on 18.97.5.108 include 80. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.
Is 18.97.5.108 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
18.97.5.108 is classified as cloud infrastructure and hosting infrastructure based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.