72.52.27.174
72.52.27.174 is an IPv4 address operated by PROLEXIC-TECHNOLOGIES-DDOS-MITIGATION-NETWORK - Akamai Technologies, Inc., US (AS32787), with approximate network location United States. It belongs to datacenter or hosting infrastructure with reverse DNS name a72-52-27-174.deploy.static.akamaitechnologies.com. As of November 13, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
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The target address 72.52.27.174/32 was identified as part of the PROLEXIC network (72.52.0.0/18) operated by Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AS32787), registered within the United States. Intelligence indicates this endpoint functions as a Content Delivery Network (CDN) and is currently classified as "Firewalled / No Services," suggesting no active web services are resolving on this specific host at the time of observation.
DNS hygiene assessment returned no evaluated checks; SPF, DMARC, CAA, and DNSSEC records were not verified for this address. TLS probing yielded no results, with no TLS endpoints or certificate data observed. Geolocation data conflicts with the operational profile, as the IP is identified as a CDN node rather than a standard residential or hosting origin. The risk score is currently zero, though the absence of observed services and unverified DNS controls precludes a definitive determination of legitimacy. Further monitoring is recommended to corroborate the "firewalled" status against observed traffic patterns.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Registered holder | Akamai Technologies, Inc. |
| ASN | AS32787 |
| Network Name | PROLEXIC |
| CIDR Block | 72.52.0.0/18 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Network registration country | United States |
| Routing operator | PROLEXIC-TECHNOLOGIES-DDOS-MITIGATION-NETWORK - Akamai Technologies, Inc., US |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | a72-52-27-174.deploy.static.akamaitechnologies.com |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
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.
| caa | Not checked |
| spf | Not checked |
| dmarc | Not checked |
| dnssec | Not checked |
| fcrDns | Not checked |
☁️ 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 | AS32787 |
| Network Prefix | 72.52.27.0/24 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 28% | 2 | 3 |
| ownership | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 8% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 16% | 10 | 15 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Very Low (20%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Stale
| First Seen | 2026-10-01 22:34:01 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-15 04:47:18 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-13 05:35:08 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Stale |
| Signal Types | 19 |
| Total Observations | 19 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 72.52.27.174
Who owns the IP address 72.52.27.174?
72.52.27.174 is registered to Akamai Technologies, Inc.. The address falls within the 72.52.0.0/18 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 72.52.27.174 located?
Geolocation data places 72.52.27.174 in United States. IP geolocation is approximate, not a precise physical address. Registration country and certificate organization addresses do not establish service location.
Is 72.52.27.174 malicious or safe?
72.52.27.174 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 72.52.27.174?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 72.52.27.174 is a72-52-27-174.deploy.static.akamaitechnologies.com. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.
Is 72.52.27.174 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
72.52.27.174 is classified as a content delivery network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.