72.218.251.179
72.218.251.179 is an IPv4 address announced by AS22773, with approximate network location Virginia Beach, United States. It belongs to a residential connection with reverse DNS name ip72-218-251-179.hr.hr.cox.net. As of October 4, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Registered holder | Cox Communications |
| ASN | AS22773 |
| Network Name | NETBLK-HR-RDC-72-218-0-0 |
| CIDR Block | 72.218.0.0/16 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Network registration country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | ip72-218-251-179.hr.hr.cox.net |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | ip72-218-251-179.hr.hr.cox.net |
DNS Posture
Results describe the queried names. SPF, DMARC and CAA are domain policies, not requirements for every IP. DNSSEC here describes reverse DNS; inconclusive validation does not mean unsigned.
Not assessed: 0 conclusive IP DNS checks.
| spf | Not checked |
| dmarc | Not checked |
| fcrDns | Not checked |
| dnssec | Not checked |
| caa | Not checked |
☁️ 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 | |||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS22773 |
| Network Prefix | 72.218.0.0/16 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 35% | 2 | 2 |
| routing | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| geolocation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 22% | 6 | 6 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-10-04 11:21:33 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-09 16:58:46 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-10-04 11:26:27 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 14 |
| Total Observations | 14 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 72.218.251.179
Who owns the IP address 72.218.251.179?
72.218.251.179 is registered to Cox Communications. The address falls within the 72.218.0.0/16 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 72.218.251.179 located?
Geolocation data places 72.218.251.179 in Virginia Beach, VA, United States. The local time zone is America/New_York. IP geolocation is approximate, not a precise physical address. Registration country and certificate organization addresses do not establish service location.
Is 72.218.251.179 malicious or safe?
72.218.251.179 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 72.218.251.179?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 72.218.251.179 is ip72-218-251-179.hr.hr.cox.net. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
Is 72.218.251.179 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
72.218.251.179 is classified as a residential network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.