IP INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 24.117.49.44
Classification: Residential Infrastructure (Low Risk)
Date of Analysis: 2026-07-27
Intel Level: Standard
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**EXECUTIVE SUMMARY**
IP address 24.117.49.44 is a residential endpoint associated with Cable One, Inc. (ASN 11492) in Seattle, Washington. Current risk assessment indicates low threat posture with zero risk score. The IP maintains active SSH services and has been observed with some blacklist listings, though overall abuse indicators remain minimal.
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**OWNERSHIP & GEOLOCATION**
- Organization: CABLE ONE, INC.
- Netname: CABLEONE
- CIDR Block: 24.116.0.0/15
- ASN: 11492
- Country: United States (US)
- Region: Washington (US-WA)
- City: Seattle
- Registration: ARIN (1996-09-25)
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**NETWORK CLASSIFICATION**
- Network Role: Residential
- Infrastructure Type: Single-Service Host
- Connection Type: Residential broadband
- Proxy/VPN/Tor: Negative across all indicators
- Cloud/CDN: Negative
- Anycast: Negative
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**THREAT POSTURE**
- Risk Score: 0 (Low Risk)
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not applicable
- Blacklist Count: 0
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Campaign Associations: None identified
Historical Observations:
- 15 signal observations recorded over monitoring period
- Recent observations (2026-07-27) show DNSSEC validation enabled
- Domain resolution observed to sparklight.net
- SPF policy configured; DMARC not implemented
- Listed on 8 threat feeds with 3 high-severity listings
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**ACTIVE SERVICES**
- Port 22 (TCP/SSH): Open
- Banner: SSH-2.0-dropbear_2020.81
- Configuration: Standard SSH with curve25519-sha256 key exchange
- DNS: Forward resolution not configured
- TLS/HTTP: No active web services or certificates observed
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**NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS**
- Subnet: 24.117.49.0/24
- Abuse Density: 0
- Threat Siblings: 0
- Active Siblings: 0
- Classification: Clean subnet
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**RELATIONSHIPS**
- Same Network: CABLEONE
- Related Hostnames: sparklight.net
- Organization Links: Cable One infrastructure
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**RECOMMENDED ACTIONS**
No immediate security actions required based on current risk profile. For defensive monitoring:
1. Passive Monitoring: Observe but do not block; risk score remains at zero
2. Email Security: Note SPF present but DMARC absent on sparklight.net domain
3. Network Traffic: SSH port 22 may warrant inbound traffic monitoring if not expected
4. Baseline: Establish baseline for residential broadband activity patterns
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**INTEL CONCLUSION**
This IP represents legitimate residential infrastructure from Cable One with no active malicious indicators. The zero risk score and clean neighborhood metrics support normal traffic patterns. No firewall blocking or threat mitigation required at this time.
Recommendation: Continue passive monitoring; no immediate action needed.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | CABLE ONE, INC. |
| ASN | AS11492 |
| Network Name | CABLEONE |
| CIDR Block | 24.116.0.0/15 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 24-117-49-44.cpe.sparklight.net |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | 24-117-49-44.cpe.sparklight.net |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 60% (Good) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Residential |
| Service Purpose | Single-Service Host |
| Network Tier | End-User — Residential ISP endpoint |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | ssh | tcp | Banner detected |
| Closed Ports | 25, 80, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (1 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS11492 |
| Network Prefix | 24.117.49.0/24 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| routing | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| services | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| ownership | 25% | 1 | 2 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| Overall | 4% | 1 | 2 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-13 15:24:52 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-09-01 00:12:10 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-09-01 00:12:39 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 18 |
| Total Observations | 20 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 24.117.49.44
Who owns the IP address 24.117.49.44?
24.117.49.44 is registered to CABLE ONE, INC.. The address falls within the 24.116.0.0/15 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 24.117.49.44 located?
Geolocation data places 24.117.49.44 in Seattle, US-WA, 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 24.117.49.44 malicious or safe?
24.117.49.44 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 24.117.49.44?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 24.117.49.44 is 24-117-49-44.cpe.sparklight.net. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
What ports are open on 24.117.49.44?
Responsive ports observed on 24.117.49.44 include 22. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.
Is 24.117.49.44 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
24.117.49.44 is classified as a residential network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.