44.220.188.78 is an IPv4 address operated by Amazon Data Services Northern Virginia (AS14618), geolocated to Ashburn, United States. It belongs to datacenter or hosting infrastructure with reverse DNS name scanner-44-220-188-78.reposify.net. As of September 2, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (25/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
# IP Intelligence Briefing: 44.220.188.78
Date: August 2026
Classification: Cloud Infrastructure IP
Risk Level: LOW (Risk Score: 25/100)
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## Executive Summary
IP address 44.220.188.78 is a legitimate Amazon Web Services infrastructure address hosted in the Northern Virginia data center (AMAZON-IAD). The IP exhibits low-risk characteristics consistent with cloud computing infrastructure. While listed on one DNSBL, the overall threat posture remains benign with no active malicious indicators.
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## Network Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **IP Address** | 44.220.188.78/32 |
| **Organization** | Amazon Data Services Northern Virginia |
| **ASN** | 14618 (AMAZON-IAD) |
| **CIDR Block** | 44.192.0.0/11 |
| **Location** | Ashburn, Virginia, US |
| **Infrastructure Type** | CloudCompute / Hosting |
| **Reputation** | Low Risk |
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## Threat Assessment
Current Indicators
- Risk Score: 25/100
- Blacklist Status: Listed on 1 of 8 DNSBL feeds (dnsblListedCount: 1)
- Threat Feeds: No active indicators
- Abuse Confidence: Not available
- Known Campaigns: None detected
Network Role Classification
- Provider: Amazon Web Services
- Connection Type: Cloud Infrastructure
- Services: None detected (Firewalled / No Services)
- Open Ports: None detected
- TLS Certificates: Not present
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## DNS Intelligence
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| **PTR Hostname** | scanner-44-220-188-78.reposify.net |
| **Forward Resolution** | scanner-44-220-188-78.reposify.net |
| **Domain** | reposify.net |
| **Forward Confirmed** | Yes |
| **Email Auth** | SPF: Yes, DMARC: Yes |
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## Historical Analysis
Signal Observation Timeline (22 observations)
- Most Recent: 2026-08-05 — Blacklist listings detected (High severity)
- 2026-07-28: Subnet classification confirmed as "mostly_clean" (abuse density: 0.15)
- Provider Consistency: ASN and geolocation stable throughout observation period
Temporal Characteristics
- Ownership Changes: 0
- Threat Persistence Days: 0
- Is Persistently Malicious: No
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## Neighborhood Intelligence
Subnet: 44.220.188.0/24
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| **Total Siblings** | 60 |
| **Active Siblings** | 46 |
| **Threat Siblings** | 9 |
| **Abuse Density** | 0.15 (Low) |
| **Classification** | Mostly Clean |
Risk Distribution
- High Risk: 0
- Medium Risk: 3
- Low Risk: 58
Key Finding: The IP resides in a predominantly clean subnet with 95% of neighbors classified as low-risk. No high-risk neighbors detected.
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## Relationship Graph
Identified Associations
1. Network: AMAZON-IAD (Same Network)
2. Hostname: scanner-44-220-188-78.reposify.net (DNS Association)
No external threat relationships, compromised hosts, or campaign correlations identified.
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## Recommended Actions
Firewall/Blocking Recommendations
Status: No action required
The IP address presents a low-risk profile with no active threat indicators. Standard cloud infrastructure monitoring is sufficient. No firewall rules or blocking measures recommended.
Monitoring Guidance
- Monitor for emergence of new services on this IP
- Track changes to DNS records or hostname associations
- Continue standard cloud provider traffic analysis
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## Conclusion
IP 44.220.188.78 represents standard Amazon Web Services infrastructure hosting a service on reposify.net. The low-risk score (25/100), absence of open services, and clean neighborhood profile support classification as benign cloud infrastructure. No immediate threat action required.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Amazon Data Services Northern Virginia |
| ASN | AS14618 |
| Network Name | AMAZON-IAD |
| CIDR Block | 44.192.0.0/11 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | scanner-44-220-188-78.reposify.net |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | scanner-44-220-188-78.reposify.net |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 80% (Excellent) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Tier 3 — Basic operator with some routing infrastructure |
🔌 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 | Web server detected |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS14618 |
| Network Prefix | 44.192.0.0/11 |
| Route mapping | Found |
| HSTS | Not detected |
| CSP | Not detected |
| HTTP/2 | Not detected |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 32% | 2 | 5 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 24% | 2 | 3 |
| ownership | 20% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 22% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 20% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 22% | 10 | 18 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-18 17:43:13 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-06 07:42:34 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-09-02 13:15:29 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 23 |
| Total Observations | 31 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 44.220.188.78
Who owns the IP address 44.220.188.78?
44.220.188.78 is registered to Amazon Data Services Northern Virginia. The address falls within the 44.192.0.0/11 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 44.220.188.78 located?
Geolocation data places 44.220.188.78 in Ashburn, VA, United States. The local time zone is America/New_York. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 44.220.188.78 malicious or safe?
44.220.188.78 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 44.220.188.78?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 44.220.188.78 is scanner-44-220-188-78.reposify.net. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
Is 44.220.188.78 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
44.220.188.78 is classified as cloud infrastructure based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.