216.73.163.33 is an IPv4 address operated by Prefixx, Inc. (AS206092), geolocated to San Francisco, United States. As of October 7, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (25/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
# IP Intelligence Briefing: 216.73.163.33
Classification: Low Risk / VPN Infrastructure
Date: 2026-07-28
Analyst: IPDebrief Intelligence Unit
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## Executive Summary
IP 216.73.163.33 is a residential/VPN endpoint assigned to Prefixx, Inc. (ASN 206092). The address exhibits low-risk characteristics with no active threat indicators observed. Infrastructure shows typical VPN provider behavior with firewalled services and minimal operational footprint.
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## Profile Overview
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Risk Score** | 25 / 100 (Low Risk) |
| **Provider Score** | 0 |
| **Authority Score** | 0 |
| **Organization** | Prefixx, Inc. |
| **ASN** | 206092 |
| **BGP Prefix** | 216.73.163.0/24 |
| **Country** | United States |
| **Region** | California, San Francisco |
| **Geolocation Confidence** | Consensus Valid |
| **Service Classification** | Firewalled / No Services |
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## Threat Assessment
Current Risk Profile:
- Threat Indicators: None
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Blacklist Count: 0
- DNSBL Listed: 1 of 8 total lists (minimal impact)
- Operator Score: 0.1304 (Minimal)
Behavioral Indicators:
- Honeypot Hits: 0
- Enumeration Strikes: 0
- WAF Violations: 0
- Total Incidents: 0
- Persistently Malicious: No
- Active Attacker Status: No
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## Network Characteristics
Infrastructure Status:
- Open Ports: None detected
- HTTP/TLS Services: No active web services
- DNS Resolution: No forward confirmations
- PTR Records: None
Routing Stability:
- Route Stable: No (recent changes observed)
- BGP Prefix Changes (30d): 0
- DNSSEC Valid: Yes
- Transit Networks: Comcast (11-hop traceroute)
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## Historical Observations
Observation Count: 11 signals recorded
Recent Signal Timeline (2026-07-28):
- 18:27:14 – Organization confirmed: Prefixx, Inc. (ARIN)
- 18:27:05 – Routing/operator signals minimal impact
- 18:26:57 – Geolocation signals indicate US (confidence: 0.35)
Key Historical Notes:
- Consistent ownership attribution to Prefixx, Inc.
- CIDR block 216.73.160.0/22 associated with PFX-EXPRESSVPN
- Abuse contact: abuse-reports@vpnconsumer.com
- No escalation in risk posture over observation period
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## Subnet Neighborhood Analysis
Subnet: 216.73.163.0/24
Total Siblings: 81 IPs
Abuse Density: 0.00
Risk Distribution:
- High Risk: 0 IPs
- Medium Risk: 1 IP (216.73.163.2, score: 60)
- Low Risk: 80 IPs
Notable Neighbors:
- 216.73.163.2: Risk 60, Authority 50
- 216.73.163.4-7: Risk 25, Authority 50
- 216.73.163.10: Risk 20, Authority 50
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## Relationship Graph
Direct Relationships: None detected
Associated Hostnames: None
Linked Certificates: None
Connected Organizations: None
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## Recommended Actions
For SOC/Network Teams:
1. Monitoring Level: Standard monitoring recommended. IP shows VPN infrastructure characteristics.
2. Firewall Rules: No explicit blocks required. Standard VPN policy applies.
3. Threat Hunting: No actionable IOCs identified. Focus on behavioral anomalies rather than static indicators.
4. Neighbor Context: One medium-risk neighbor (216.73.163.2) warrants periodic review but subnet overall shows minimal abuse density.
5. Abuse Reporting: Prefixx, Inc. abuse contact: abuse-reports@vpnconsumer.com
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## Conclusion
IP 216.73.163.33 represents a standard VPN endpoint from Prefixx, Inc. infrastructure. The address shows no malicious behavior, no active threat indicators, and belongs to a subnet with minimal abuse activity. No immediate defensive action required beyond standard VPN traffic handling policies.
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Confidence Level: High
Data Sources: 11 observations, 4 dimensions
Last Updated: 2026-07-28
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Prefixx, Inc. |
| ASN | AS206092 |
| Network Name | PFX-EXPRESSVPN |
| CIDR Block | 216.73.160.0/22 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| 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 Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 0% (None) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ 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 | AS206092 |
| Network Prefix | 216.73.163.0/24 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| routing | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 16% | 4 | 4 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-18 23:51:03 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-07 11:29:49 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-10-07 11:30:35 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 18 |
| Total Observations | 19 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 216.73.163.33
Who owns the IP address 216.73.163.33?
216.73.163.33 is registered to Prefixx, Inc.. The address falls within the 216.73.160.0/22 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 216.73.163.33 located?
Geolocation data places 216.73.163.33 in San Francisco, CA, United States. The local time zone is America/Los_Angeles. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 216.73.163.33 malicious or safe?
216.73.163.33 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.