72.215.33.196
72.215.33.196 is an IPv4 address operated by Cox Communications (AS22773), geolocated to Fort Walton Beach, United States. It belongs to a residential connection with reverse DNS name wsip-72-215-33-196.pn.at.cox.net. As of October 10, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Moderate Risk (40/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
Intelligence Briefing: IP 72.215.33.196
Asset Profile
The endpoint 72.215.33.196 was identified as a residential infrastructure asset belonging to Cox Communications (ASN 22773). Geolocation data placed the origin in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States. Reverse DNS resolution returned `wsip-72-215-33-196.pn.at.cox.net`.
Threat Assessment
Analysis assigned a moderate risk reputation score of 40. While no specific attack indicators or open ports were detected, the host was categorized as a Suspicious Host and listed on two of eight DNS blacklists. Behavioral scans recorded zero honeypot hits, enumeration strikes, or active attacker signatures.
Observation Timeline
Threat signals were first observed on August 3, 2026, and persisted through October 10, 2026.
Recommendation
Security operations recommended implementing rate-limiting policies to mitigate potential nuisance traffic associated with the moderate risk classification.
Suggested Firewall Rules
* iptables: `iptables -A INPUT -s 72.215.33.196 -m limit --limit 5/min -j ACCEPT`
* nginx: `limit_req zone=ipdebrief burst=5`
* pf: `pass in on egress from 72.215.33.196 max-pkt-rate 5/1`
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Cox Communications |
| ASN | AS22773 |
| Network Name | NETBLK-AT-CBS-72-215-32-0 |
| CIDR Block | 72.215.32.0/20 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | wsip-72-215-33-196.pn.at.cox.net |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | wsip-72-215-33-196.pn.at.cox.net |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 60% (Good) |
| SPF | 3/3 domains |
| DMARC | 3/3 domains |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| CAA | Not configured |
| Domains Checked | 3 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 | AS22773 |
| Network Prefix | 72.215.33.0/24 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 13% | 1 | 2 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 6% | 4 | 5 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-08-03 17:31:04 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-10 19:22:49 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-10-10 19:35:17 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 16 |
| Total Observations | 20 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 72.215.33.196
Who owns the IP address 72.215.33.196?
72.215.33.196 is registered to Cox Communications. The address falls within the 72.215.32.0/20 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 72.215.33.196 located?
Geolocation data places 72.215.33.196 in Fort Walton Beach, FL, 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 72.215.33.196 malicious or safe?
72.215.33.196 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 72.215.33.196?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 72.215.33.196 is wsip-72-215-33-196.pn.at.cox.net. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
Is 72.215.33.196 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
72.215.33.196 is classified as a residential network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.