98.162.68.5 is an IPv4 address operated by ASN-CXA-ALL-CCI-22773-RDC - Cox Communications Inc., US (AS22773), with approximate network location New York, United States. It belongs to a residential connection with reverse DNS name ipmapt-98-162-68-5.lv.lv.cox.net. As of November 14, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Registered holder | Cox Communications Inc. |
| ASN | AS22773 |
| Network Name | NETBLK-LV-RES-98-162-64-0 |
| CIDR Block | 98.162.64.0/19 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Network registration country | — |
| Registrant address country | United States |
| Routing operator | ASN-CXA-ALL-CCI-22773-RDC - Cox Communications Inc., US |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | ipmapt-98-162-68-5.lv.lv.cox.net |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | ipmapt-98-162-68-5.lv.lv.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.
Partial coverage: 1 conclusive IP DNS checks.
| caa | Not found at queried name net |
| spf | Not found at queried name ipmapt-98-162-68-5.lv.lv.cox.net |
| dmarc | Not found at queried name _dmarc.ipmapt-98-162-68-5.lv.lv.cox.net |
| dnssec | Unknown / lookup inconclusive 5.68.162.98.in-addr.arpa |
| fcrDns | Present / verified ipmapt-98-162-68-5.lv.lv.cox.net |
☁️ 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 | |||
| Closed Ports | 22, 25, 80, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (0 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| Port | Latest capture attempt |
|---|---|
| 443 | Certificate not captured; current certificate unknown (unreachable) |
| 8443 | Certificate not captured; current certificate unknown (unreachable) |
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS22773 |
| Network Prefix | 98.162.64.0/19 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| routing | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 35% | 2 | 2 |
| Overall | 22% | 6 | 6 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (55%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-10-08 16:54:38 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-14 06:59:19 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-14 07:08:50 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 18 |
| Total Observations | 27 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 98.162.68.5
Who owns the IP address 98.162.68.5?
98.162.68.5 is registered to Cox Communications Inc.. The address falls within the 98.162.64.0/19 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 98.162.68.5 located?
Geolocation data places 98.162.68.5 in New York, US-NY, 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 98.162.68.5 malicious or safe?
98.162.68.5 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 98.162.68.5?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 98.162.68.5 is ipmapt-98-162-68-5.lv.lv.cox.net. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
Is 98.162.68.5 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
98.162.68.5 is classified as a residential network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.