66.228.53.157
66.228.53.157 is an IPv4 address operated by Linode (AS63949), geolocated to Richardson, United States. It belongs to datacenter or hosting infrastructure with reverse DNS name 66-228-53-157.ip.linodeusercontent.com. As of October 5, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Moderate Risk (65/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Linode |
| ASN | AS63949 |
| Network Name | LINODE |
| CIDR Block | 66.228.32.0/19 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 66-228-53-157.ip.linodeusercontent.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | 66-228-53-157.ip.linodeusercontent.com |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 20% (Poor) |
| SPF | 0/2 domains |
| DMARC | 0/2 domains |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| CAA | Not configured |
| Domains Checked | 2 domains |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Hosting — Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
🔌 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 | AS63949 |
| Network Prefix | 66.228.48.0/21 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 28% | 2 | 3 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 15% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 23% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 17% | 10 | 14 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Moderate (55%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-02 04:22:12 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-05 00:53:12 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-10-05 00:53:34 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 22 |
| Total Observations | 25 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 66.228.53.157
Who owns the IP address 66.228.53.157?
66.228.53.157 is registered to Linode. The address falls within the 66.228.32.0/19 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 66.228.53.157 located?
Geolocation data places 66.228.53.157 in Richardson, TX, United States. The local time zone is America/Chicago. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 66.228.53.157 malicious or safe?
66.228.53.157 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 66.228.53.157?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 66.228.53.157 is 66-228-53-157.ip.linodeusercontent.com. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
Is 66.228.53.157 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
66.228.53.157 is classified as cloud infrastructure and hosting infrastructure based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.