96.17.178.179 is an IPv4 address operated by Akamai, with approximate network location Slough, United Kingdom. It belongs to datacenter or hosting infrastructure with reverse DNS name a96-17-178-179.deploy.static.akamaitechnologies.com. As of November 9, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🔍 9 signal types · 9 observations collected
This report is generated from 9+ independent intelligence signals including
ownership records, DNS analysis, BGP routing, TLS certificates, port scanning, threat feeds,
behavioral fingerprinting, and more.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 96.17.178.179
Where is 96.17.178.179 located?
Geolocation data places 96.17.178.179 in Slough, England, United Kingdom. The local time zone is Europe/London. IP geolocation is approximate, not a precise physical address. Registration country and certificate organization addresses do not establish service location.
Is 96.17.178.179 malicious or safe?
96.17.178.179 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 96.17.178.179?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 96.17.178.179 is a96-17-178-179.deploy.static.akamaitechnologies.com. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
Is 96.17.178.179 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
96.17.178.179 is classified as a content delivery network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.