71.18.8.229
71.18.8.229 is an IPv4 address operated by Bytedance Inc., geolocated to New York, United States. As of November 2, 2026, IPDebrief rates it High Risk (70/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
An intelligence assessment of 71.18.8.229 classified the address as a web server under ownership of Bytedance Inc. within the 71.18.0.0/16 block. The system reported a High Risk reputation with a risk score of 70. Technical indicators identified HTTP and HTTPS services on ports 80 and 443, utilizing a TLS certificate for *.tiktokcdn.com and a Byte-nginx banner.
Geolocation data placed the host in New York, US, but RTT measurements contradicted this finding, showing a latency inconsistency. The network neighborhood was classified as mixed with five threat siblings. Although specific campaign matches and blacklist listings were absent, the profile labeled the host as Suspicious and issued a critical severity recommendation to block traffic. Firewall rules were generated for iptables, nginx, and pf based on the high risk score.
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🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Bytedance Inc. |
| ASN | — |
| Network Name | BYTED |
| CIDR Block | 71.18.0.0/16 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR Record | No PTR |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 0% (None) |
| SPF | 0/2 domains |
| DMARC | 0/2 domains |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| CAA | Not configured |
| Domains Checked | 2 domains |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Web Server |
| Network Tier | Unknown — Insufficient routing data to classify |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | http | tcp | — |
| 443 | https | tcp | — |
| Closed Ports | 22, 25, 3389, 8080, 8443 (2 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | Web server detected |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
CN=*.tiktokcdn.com was found on this IP. This may indicate a previously hosted website, a decommissioned service, or stale infrastructure.| SANs | *.tiktokcdn.comtiktokcdn.com |
| Valid From | 2025-07-14T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Valid Until | 2026-08-14T23:59:59+00:00 (expired) |
| TLS Protocol | Tls13 |
| Cipher Suite | TLS_AES_256_GCM_SHA384 |
| Signature Algorithm | sha256RSA |
| Validity Period | 396 days |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | Unknown |
| Network Prefix | 71.18.8.0/24 |
| 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 | 12 |
| routing | 3% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 15% | 2 | 4 |
| ownership | 7% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 22% | 1 | 8 |
| geolocation | 21% | 2 | 5 |
| Overall | 17% | 10 | 33 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-08 19:44:37 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-02 07:40:59 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-02 07:47:01 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 23 |
| Total Observations | 46 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 71.18.8.229
Who owns the IP address 71.18.8.229?
71.18.8.229 is registered to Bytedance Inc.. The address falls within the 71.18.0.0/16 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 71.18.8.229 located?
Geolocation data places 71.18.8.229 in New York, US-NY, United States. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 71.18.8.229 malicious or safe?
71.18.8.229 currently carries a high risk assessment, meaning indicators associated with malicious or abusive activity have been observed. This assessment is generated from continuously collected signals and can change over time.
What ports are open on 71.18.8.229?
Responsive ports observed on 71.18.8.229 include 80, 443. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.