198.185.25.246
198.185.25.246 is an IPv4 address operated by LEXIS2-AS - RELX inc., US (AS32472), with approximate network location United States. As of November 13, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Registered holder | RELX inc. |
| ASN | AS32472 |
| Network Name | LEXIS-3-NEXIS |
| CIDR Block | 198.185.16.0/21 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Network registration country | United States |
| Routing operator | LEXIS2-AS - RELX inc., US |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR Record | No PTR |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
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 checked |
| spf | Not checked |
| dmarc | Not checked |
| dnssec | Not checked |
| fcrDns | Not checked |
☁️ 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 | AS32472 |
| Network Prefix | 198.185.25.0/24 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 38% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 17% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 24% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 38% | 2 | 4 |
| reputation | 32% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 24% | 2 | 2 |
| Overall | 29% | 10 | 16 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Aging
| First Seen | 2026-10-16 20:02:14 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-03 16:09:44 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-13 07:06:42 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Aging |
| Signal Types | 17 |
| Total Observations | 20 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 198.185.25.246
Who owns the IP address 198.185.25.246?
198.185.25.246 is registered to RELX inc.. The address falls within the 198.185.16.0/21 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 198.185.25.246 located?
Geolocation data places 198.185.25.246 in United States. IP geolocation is approximate, not a precise physical address. Registration country and certificate organization addresses do not establish service location.
Is 198.185.25.246 malicious or safe?
198.185.25.246 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.