68.86.83.178
68.86.83.178 is an IPv4 address operated by Comcast Cable Communications, Inc. (AS7922), geolocated to New York, United States. It belongs to a residential connection with reverse DNS name be-301-cr13.newyork.ny.ibone.comcast.net. As of November 3, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (20/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
IP 68.86.83.178 belongs to Comcast Cable Communications, Inc. (AS7922) and is identified as a residential endpoint with a low overall risk score of 20. DNS hygiene is excellent with valid SPF and DMARC records, but there is a recorded contradiction between the claimed New York geolocation and RTT physics measurements. While no active malicious campaigns or open ports were detected, the overall intelligence confidence is very low due to insufficient data corroboration. The recommended action is to monitor for signal changes due to the presence of data contradictions.
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🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Comcast Cable Communications, Inc. |
| ASN | AS7922 |
| Network Name | COMCAST-E1-4 |
| CIDR Block | 68.86.64.0/18 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | be-301-cr13.newyork.ny.ibone.comcast.net |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | be-301-cr13.newyork.ny.ibone.comcast.net |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 80% (Excellent) |
| SPF | 2/2 domains |
| DMARC | 2/2 domains |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| CAA | Present |
| Domains Checked | 2 domains |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Residential |
| Service Purpose | Residential Endpoint |
| Network Tier | End-User — Residential ISP endpoint |
🔌 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 | AS7922 |
| Network Prefix | 68.80.0.0/13 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 33% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 19% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 19% | 2 | 2 |
| reputation | 26% | 1 | 4 |
| geolocation | 19% | 2 | 2 |
| Overall | 21% | 10 | 15 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Moderate (55%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-10-16 09:14:22 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-03 06:36:37 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-03 07:00:47 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 23 |
| Total Observations | 32 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 68.86.83.178
Who owns the IP address 68.86.83.178?
68.86.83.178 is registered to Comcast Cable Communications, Inc.. The address falls within the 68.86.64.0/18 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 68.86.83.178 located?
Geolocation data places 68.86.83.178 in New York, NY, 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 68.86.83.178 malicious or safe?
68.86.83.178 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 68.86.83.178?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 68.86.83.178 is be-301-cr13.newyork.ny.ibone.comcast.net. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
Is 68.86.83.178 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
68.86.83.178 is classified as a residential network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.