72.52.36.166
72.52.36.166 is an IPv4 address operated by PROLEXIC-TECHNOLOGIES-DDOS-MITIGATION-NETWORK - Akamai Technologies, Inc., US (AS32787), with approximate network location Newark, United States. Its reverse DNS name is a72-52-36-166.deploy.static.akamaitechnologies.com. As of November 13, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 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 | a72-52-36-166.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 | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Unknown — Insufficient routing data to classify |
🔌 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 | 72.52.36.0/24 |
| 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 | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 13% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 22% | 10 | 15 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Aging
| First Seen | 2026-10-01 22:24:42 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-06 02:04:06 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-13 04:21:03 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Aging |
| Signal Types | 22 |
| Total Observations | 27 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 72.52.36.166
Who owns the IP address 72.52.36.166?
72.52.36.166 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 72.52.36.166 located?
Geolocation data places 72.52.36.166 in Newark. IP geolocation is approximate, not a precise physical address. Registration country and certificate organization addresses do not establish service location.
Is 72.52.36.166 malicious or safe?
72.52.36.166 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 72.52.36.166?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 72.52.36.166 is a72-52-36-166.deploy.static.akamaitechnologies.com. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.