AS26156 Verus, LLC

About AS26156

Owner of AS26156

The owner of Autonomous System Number (AS) 26156 is VeriSign Global Registry Services. VeriSign is a well-known company that operates a diverse array of network infrastructure, including two of the Internet's thirteen root nameservers, as well as the authoritative registry for .com, .net, and other top-level domains.

Main Operational Activity of AS26156's Owner

VeriSign Global Registry Services is primarily engaged in the operation of Internet infrastructure. They provide domain name registry services and authoritative DNS resolution, ensuring the stable and secure operation of parts of the internet's underlying infrastructure. Their activities include running the registry for .com and .net domains, which involves maintaining the central database of all domain names registered in these top-level domains, as well as operating two of the internet’s root servers which are critical to the overall function and stability of the global DNS system.

Establishment of AS26156

There is no publicly available specific date indicating when AS26156 was established. However, VeriSign has been a key player in Internet infrastructure and domain name services since the 1990s, suggesting that AS26156 would have been operational since the early years of VeriSign's involvement in such activities.

Malicious Use of AS26156

Like any large network, AS26156 may occasionally be used by hackers or spammers with malicious intent. The website CleanTalk provides a blacklist checking service and could offer insights into whether AS26156 has been implicated in such activities. However, it should be noted that the presence of an AS on a blacklist does not necessarily mean the owner of the AS is directly involved in malicious activities; instead, it could indicate that some of the users within the AS have conducted actions that led to the listing.

According to data from CleanTalk.org, as of the latest update before my knowledge cutoff date, there were no notable reports of AS26156 being used by hackers or spammers with malicious intent. Still, it is always important for network operators to monitor and address any abuse to maintain the integrity and reputation of their infrastructure.