216.73.163.4 is an IPv4 address operated by Prefixx, Inc. (AS206092), geolocated to San Francisco, United States. As of September 2, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (25/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
# IP Intelligence Briefing: 216.73.163.4/32
Classification: Low Risk | Risk Score: 25 | Report Date: 2026-07-28
## Executive Summary
IP 216.73.163.4 is a low-risk endpoint belonging to Prefixx, Inc. (ASN 206092) within the PFX-EXPRESSVPN network block. The IP exhibits no active threat indicators, no open services, and minimal DNSBL presence. Network classification indicates firewall protection with no exposed services.
## Ownership & Infrastructure
- Organization: Prefixx, Inc.
- Network: PFX-EXPRESSVPN
- CIDR Block: 216.73.160.0/22
- ASN: 206092
- Geolocation: United States, California, San Francisco
- Network Role: Firewall / No Services
## Threat Assessment
- Overall Risk: Low (Score: 25/100)
- Abuse Confidence: None detected
- Blacklist Status: 1 of 8 DNSBL listings
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Campaign Association: None identified
- Persistent Threat Status: No
## Network Behavior
- Open Ports: None detected
- DNS Resolution: Forward resolution not confirmed
- Hosted Domains: None
- Email Authentication: SPF/DMARC not configured
- TLS Certificates: None
- HTTP Banner: None
- Connection Type: Not a proxy, CDN, cloud, or hosting service
## Control Plane Analysis
- Route Stability: False (route changes observed)
- Operator Score: 0.1304 (Minimal)
- RPKI State: Not verified
- DNSSEC: Valid
- Bogon Status: Not bogon
## Neighborhood Analysis (216.73.163.0/24)
- Total Siblings: 82 IPs
- Active Siblings: 37
- Threat Siblings: 2
- Abuse Density: 0.0244
- Subnet Classification: Clean
- Risk Distribution: 80 low, 1 medium, 0 high
- Elevated Risk Neighbor: 216.73.163.2 (Risk Score: 60)
## Observation History
Sixteen signal observations recorded between 2026-07-28. Historical trend analysis shows:
- No ownership changes
- No persistent malicious activity
- No threat observations over time
- Consistent "clean" network classification
- Stable service state (no open ports across observations)
## Relationships
All relationship graph entries indicate association with the PFX-EXPRESSVPN network. No external organization, hostname, or certificate relationships identified.
## Recommended Actions
Based on current risk profile, standard monitoring is appropriate. The IP presents minimal threat characteristics. No immediate blocking or filtering required.
Note: One neighboring IP (216.73.163.2) shows elevated risk (60) and should be monitored separately.
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🏢 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 | 20% (Poor) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| 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 | 23% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 8% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 13% | 9 | 13 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-17 23:22:10 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-06 10:56:48 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-09-02 14:44:36 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 19 |
| Total Observations | 23 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 216.73.163.4
Who owns the IP address 216.73.163.4?
216.73.163.4 is registered to Prefixx, Inc.. The address falls within the 216.73.160.0/22 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 216.73.163.4 located?
Geolocation data places 216.73.163.4 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 216.73.163.4 malicious or safe?
216.73.163.4 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.