98.82.155.251
98.82.155.251 is an IPv4 address operated by Amazon Data Services Northern Virginia (AS14618), geolocated to Ashburn, United States. Its reverse DNS name is ec2-98-82-155-251.compute-1.amazonaws.com. As of November 1, 2026, IPDebrief rates it High Risk (70/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
IP address 98.82.155.251/32 was classified as High Risk with a risk score of 70. Ownership records identified the infrastructure as Amazon Data Services Northern Virginia (AS14618) within the 98.80.0.0/13 block, located in Ashburn, VA. The IP resolved to ec2-98-82-155-251.compute-1.amazonaws.com and presented a TLS certificate subjecting to CN=api.amazon.com.
Threat intelligence classified the address as Campaign Infrastructure with a high likelihood of association with coordinated attacks. The address was listed on one of eight DNS blacklists. Network scanning revealed open ports 80 and 443, with the server returning a 403 status code. Operational history showed activity between 2026-09-27 and 2026-10-24, with 42 total observations recorded. Due to the critical severity rating, blocking the address was recommended via iptables, nginx, or pf firewall rules.
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🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Amazon Data Services Northern Virginia |
| ASN | AS14618 |
| Network Name | AMAZON-IAD |
| CIDR Block | 98.80.0.0/13 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | ec2-98-82-155-251.compute-1.amazonaws.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | ec2-98-82-155-251.compute-1.amazonaws.com |
🔐 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 | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Web Server |
| Network Tier | Hosting — Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | http | tcp | — |
| 443 | https | tcp | — |
| Closed Ports | 22, 25, 3389, 8080, 8443 (2 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | Web server detected |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | api.amazon.comwsync.us-east-1.amazon.comaccount.apis.amazon.com |
| Valid From | 2026-09-16T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Valid Until | 2027-04-01T23:59:59+00:00 |
| TLS Protocol | Tls13 |
| Cipher Suite | TLS_AES_128_GCM_SHA256 |
| Signature Algorithm | sha256RSA |
| Validity Period | 197 days |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS14618 |
| Network Prefix | 98.80.0.0/13 |
| Route mapping | Found |
| HSTS | Enabled |
| 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 | 36% | 2 | 10 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 24% | 2 | 4 |
| ownership | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 23% | 1 | 7 |
| geolocation | 20% | 2 | 4 |
| Overall | 21% | 10 | 29 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-09-27 19:41:57 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-01 19:10:46 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-01 19:20:48 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 24 |
| Total Observations | 46 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 98.82.155.251
Who owns the IP address 98.82.155.251?
98.82.155.251 is registered to Amazon Data Services Northern Virginia. The address falls within the 98.80.0.0/13 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 98.82.155.251 located?
Geolocation data places 98.82.155.251 in Ashburn, VA, United States. The local time zone is America/New_York. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 98.82.155.251 malicious or safe?
98.82.155.251 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 98.82.155.251?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 98.82.155.251 is ec2-98-82-155-251.compute-1.amazonaws.com. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
What ports are open on 98.82.155.251?
Responsive ports observed on 98.82.155.251 include 80, 443. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.