42.72.137.248 is an IPv4 address, with approximate network location Chicago, United States. Its reverse DNS name is 42-72-137-248.emome-ip.hinet.net. As of November 13, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Registered holder | Unknown |
| ASN | — |
| Network Name | — |
| CIDR Block | — |
| RIR | — |
| Network registration country | — |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 42-72-137-248.emome-ip.hinet.net |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | 42-72-137-248.emome-ip.hinet.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 | Present / verified hinet.net |
| spf | Unknown / lookup inconclusive 42-72-137-248.emome-ip.hinet.net |
| dmarc | Unknown / lookup inconclusive _dmarc.42-72-137-248.emome-ip.hinet.net |
| dnssec | Unknown / lookup inconclusive 248.137.72.42.in-addr.arpa |
| fcrDns | Unknown / lookup inconclusive 42-72-137-248.emome-ip.hinet.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 | AS17421 |
| Network Prefix | 42.72.128.0/18 |
| Route mapping | Found |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-11-05 23:57:28 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-07 23:30:51 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-13 08:44:07 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 13 |
| Total Observations | 19 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 42.72.137.248
Where is 42.72.137.248 located?
Geolocation data places 42.72.137.248 in Chicago, US-IL, United States. The local time zone is America/Chicago. IP geolocation is approximate, not a precise physical address. Registration country and certificate organization addresses do not establish service location.
Is 42.72.137.248 malicious or safe?
42.72.137.248 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 42.72.137.248?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 42.72.137.248 is 42-72-137-248.emome-ip.hinet.net. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.