AS23251 BFRC

About Autonomous System 23251

Owner of AS23251

The owner of Autonomous System Number (ASN) 23251 is confirmed to be "SFU-AS - Simon Fraser University," which is an educational institution located in British Columbia, Canada.

Main Operational Activity of AS23251's Owner

The main operational activity of Simon Fraser University, the owner of AS23251, is to provide higher education and research opportunities. As a university, its network is primarily used for academic purposes, including facilitating communication, coursework, research activities, and access to online resources for students and staff.

Establishment of AS23251

There is no specific public record readily available indicating the exact establishment date of AS23251 within this context. However, universities typically establish their ASN when they set up their internet infrastructure to manage their IP address space and routing policies.

Use of AS23251 by Hackers or Spammers

As with any large network, especially those associated with educational institutions, there is a risk that it could be misused by hackers or spammers. According to data available on CleanTalk.org, it seems there have been instances where AS23251 has been reported for abusive behavior, suggesting that some level of malicious activity such as spamming may have been detected originating from this ASN. It is important to note that this does not necessarily imply the owner of the ASN endorses or is aware of these activities, as compromised systems within their network could be responsible for such incidents.

For more detailed and updated information regarding the reputation of AS23251 and current reports of abuse, please refer to the provided source link, bearing in mind that direct URLs cannot be included in this response.