98.96.7.181
98.96.7.181 is an IPv4 address operated by Ezee Fiber (AS35847), geolocated to The Woodlands, United States. Its reverse DNS name is 98-96-7-181.dyn.tachusfiber.net. As of November 2, 2026, IPDebrief rates it High Risk (70/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Ezee Fiber |
| ASN | AS35847 |
| Network Name | TACHUS-V4-03 |
| CIDR Block | 98.96.0.0/17 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 98-96-7-181.dyn.tachusfiber.net |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | 98-96-7-181.dyn.tachusfiber.net |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 20% (Poor) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ 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 | AS35847 |
| Network Prefix | 98.96.0.0/17 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 35% | 2 | 2 |
| routing | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 35% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 50% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| geolocation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 32% | 9 | 10 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-10-21 00:14:06 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-02 12:07:57 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-02 12:16:49 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 18 |
| Total Observations | 23 |
Full dossier details are available via our API.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 98.96.7.181
Who owns the IP address 98.96.7.181?
98.96.7.181 is registered to Ezee Fiber. The address falls within the 98.96.0.0/17 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 98.96.7.181 located?
Geolocation data places 98.96.7.181 in The Woodlands, TX, United States. The local time zone is America/Chicago. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 98.96.7.181 malicious or safe?
98.96.7.181 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 98.96.7.181?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 98.96.7.181 is 98-96-7-181.dyn.tachusfiber.net. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.