98.175.41.170
98.175.41.170 is an IPv4 address operated by Cox Communications Inc. (AS22773), geolocated to Sunnyvale, United States. It belongs to a residential connection with reverse DNS name wsip-98-175-41-170.fv.ks.cox.net. As of November 5, 2026, IPDebrief rates it High Risk (80/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Cox Communications Inc. |
| ASN | AS22773 |
| Network Name | NETBLK-AR-CBS-98-175-32-0 |
| CIDR Block | 98.175.32.0/20 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | wsip-98-175-41-170.fv.ks.cox.net |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | wsip-98-175-41-170.fv.ks.cox.net |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 60% (Good) |
| SPF | 5/5 domains |
| DMARC | 5/5 domains |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| CAA | Not configured |
| Domains Checked | 5 domains |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Residential |
| Service Purpose | Web Server |
| Network Tier | End-User — Residential ISP endpoint |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | http | tcp | — |
| 443 | https | tcp | — |
| 22 | ssh | tcp | — |
| Closed Ports | 25, 3389, 8080, 8443 (3 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | 2024-09-21T07:09:48+00:00 |
| Valid Until | 2049-09-22T07:09:48+00:00 |
| TLS Protocol | Tls12 |
| Cipher Suite | TLS_ECDHE_RSA_WITH_AES_256_GCM_SHA384 |
| Signature Algorithm | sha256RSA |
| Validity Period | 9132 days |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS22773 |
| Network Prefix | 98.175.41.0/24 |
| Route mapping | Found |
| HSTS | Not detected |
| CSP | Not detected |
| HTTP/2 | Not detected |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 21% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 20% | 2 | 3 |
| ownership | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| reputation | 20% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 15% | 2 | 2 |
| Overall | 16% | 10 | 15 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Moderate (55%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-13 15:25:30 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-07 06:50:45 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-05 23:53:06 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 23 |
| Total Observations | 47 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 98.175.41.170
Who owns the IP address 98.175.41.170?
98.175.41.170 is registered to Cox Communications Inc.. The address falls within the 98.175.32.0/20 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 98.175.41.170 located?
Geolocation data places 98.175.41.170 in Sunnyvale, CA, United States. The local time zone is America/Los_Angeles. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 98.175.41.170 malicious or safe?
98.175.41.170 currently carries a high risk assessment, meaning indicators associated with malicious or abusive activity have been observed. This assessment is generated from continuously collected signals and can change over time.
What is the hostname for 98.175.41.170?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 98.175.41.170 is wsip-98-175-41-170.fv.ks.cox.net. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
What ports are open on 98.175.41.170?
Responsive ports observed on 98.175.41.170 include 80, 443, 22. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.
Is 98.175.41.170 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
98.175.41.170 is classified as a residential network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.