74.6.227.129
Intelligence analysts assessed IP 74.6.227.129/32 as belonging to Yahoo Holdings Inc. (ASN 10310) within the INKTOMI-BLK-6 block. The asset maintained a Low Risk reputation score of 20 and resolved to the yahoo.com domain via forward DNS confirmation. PTR records identified the host as ae-31.msr1.bf1.yahoo.com. Network scans revealed no open ports or active services, classifying the role as firewalled. DNS hygiene remained excellent with valid SPF and DMARC configurations in place.
Threat intelligence feeds returned no indicators of compromise, and the address held zero blacklist hits. The local neighborhood classified the subnet as clean with no active threat siblings. Behavioral analysis recorded zero incidents, honeypot strikes, or WAF violations over the observation period. However, geolocation data presented a contradiction where the reported distance contradicted RTT physics measurements. Overall confidence in the profile remained low due to insufficient data sufficiency. Security operations teams were advised to monitor the asset for changes given signal contradictions, despite the low severity classification.
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🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Yahoo Holdings Inc. |
| ASN | AS10310 |
| Network Name | INKTOMI-BLK-6 |
| CIDR Block | 74.6.0.0/16 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | ae-31.msr1.bf1.yahoo.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | ae-31.msr1.bf1.yahoo.com |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 80% (Excellent) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| CAA | Present |
☁️ 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 | AS10310 |
| Network Prefix | 74.6.224.0/22 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| routing | 17% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 24% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 17% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 27% | 10 | 14 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Moderate (55%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-10-30 03:38:38 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-02 19:11:36 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-02 19:31:19 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 23 |
| Total Observations | 25 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 74.6.227.129
Who owns the IP address 74.6.227.129?
74.6.227.129 is registered to Yahoo Holdings Inc.. The address falls within the 74.6.0.0/16 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 74.6.227.129 located?
Geolocation data places 74.6.227.129 in New York. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 74.6.227.129 malicious or safe?
74.6.227.129 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 74.6.227.129?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 74.6.227.129 is ae-31.msr1.bf1.yahoo.com. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.