185.99.253.156
185.99.253.156 is an IPv4 address operated by UKSERVERS-AS - UK Dedicated Servers Limited, GB (AS42831), with approximate network location Boston, United Kingdom. Its reverse DNS name is 185-99-253-156.as42831.net. As of November 14, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Registered holder | David Howes |
| ASN | AS42831 |
| Network Name | BLA001 |
| CIDR Block | 185.99.253.128/26 |
| RIR | RIPE |
| Network registration country | GB |
| Routing operator | UKSERVERS-AS - UK Dedicated Servers Limited, GB |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 185-99-253-156.as42831.net |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | 185-99-253-156.as42831.net |
DNS Posture
Results describe the queried names. SPF, DMARC and CAA are domain policies, not requirements for every IP. DNSSEC here describes reverse DNS; inconclusive validation does not mean unsigned.
Not assessed: 0 conclusive IP DNS checks.
| caa | Not found at queried name net |
| spf | Unknown / lookup inconclusive 185-99-253-156.as42831.net |
| dmarc | Unknown / lookup inconclusive _dmarc.185-99-253-156.as42831.net |
| dnssec | Unknown / lookup inconclusive 156.253.99.185.in-addr.arpa |
| fcrDns | Unknown / lookup inconclusive 185-99-253-156.as42831.net |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Unknown — Insufficient routing data to classify |
🔌 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 | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS42831 |
| Network Prefix | 185.99.253.0/24 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 19% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| geolocation | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 15% | 7 | 8 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Very Low (20%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-10-06 16:18:32 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-15 07:13:22 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-14 10:58:11 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 18 |
| Total Observations | 25 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 185.99.253.156
Who owns the IP address 185.99.253.156?
185.99.253.156 is registered to David Howes. The address falls within the 185.99.253.128/26 network block. Registration is held at RIPE.
Where is 185.99.253.156 located?
Geolocation data places 185.99.253.156 in Boston, England, United Kingdom. IP geolocation is approximate, not a precise physical address. Registration country and certificate organization addresses do not establish service location.
Is 185.99.253.156 malicious or safe?
185.99.253.156 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 185.99.253.156?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 185.99.253.156 is 185-99-253-156.as42831.net. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.