184.178.172.3
184.178.172.3 is an IPv4 address operated by Cox Communications Inc. (AS22773), geolocated to Roanoke, United States. It belongs to a residential connection with reverse DNS name wsip-184-178-172-3.rn.hr.cox.net. As of August 29, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Moderate Risk (40/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Cox Communications Inc. |
| ASN | AS22773 |
| Network Name | NETBLK-SD-RDC-DSG-184-178-160-0 |
| CIDR Block | 184.178.160.0/20 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | wsip-184-178-172-3.rn.hr.cox.net |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | wsip-184-178-172-3.rn.hr.cox.net |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 80% (Excellent) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Residential |
| Service Purpose | Residential Endpoint |
| Network Tier | End-User — Residential ISP endpoint |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| No open ports detected | |||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS22773 |
| Network Prefix | 184.176.0.0/12 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 35% | 2 | 2 |
| routing | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| geolocation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 22% | 6 | 6 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-08 13:02:48 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-05 06:34:21 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 06:31:43 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 15 |
| Total Observations | 17 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 184.178.172.3
Who owns the IP address 184.178.172.3?
184.178.172.3 is registered to Cox Communications Inc.. The address falls within the 184.178.160.0/20 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 184.178.172.3 located?
Geolocation data places 184.178.172.3 in Roanoke, Virginia, United States. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 184.178.172.3 malicious or safe?
184.178.172.3 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 184.178.172.3?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 184.178.172.3 is wsip-184-178-172-3.rn.hr.cox.net. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
Is 184.178.172.3 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
184.178.172.3 is classified as a residential network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.