AS26739 Dash Networks Inc.

About AS26739

Ownership of AS26739

AS26739 is owned by Twitch Interactive Inc., which is a well-known live streaming service provider, primarily for video gaming content but has since expanded to include streams dedicated to artwork creation, music, talk shows, and the occasional TV series.

Main Operational Activity of Twitch Interactive Inc.

The main operational activity of Twitch Interactive Inc. is to provide a platform for live streaming digital video broadcasts. It focuses on video game live streaming, including broadcasts of eSports competitions, in addition to music broadcasts, creative content, and more recently, "in real life" streams.

Establishment of AS26739

The exact establishment date of AS26739 is not publicly disclosed, but Twitch Interactive Inc. itself was launched in June 2011 as a spin-off of the general-interest streaming platform Justin.tv.

Usage of AS26739 for Malicious Purposes

As with any large service provider, there is a potential for abuse. However, according to the data retrieved from CleanTalk.org, there have been instances where AS26739 was reported for abuse. This does not necessarily reflect the company's practices but indicates that some users may have used Twitch's services for spam or other malicious activities.

Additional Details from CleanTalk.org

CleanTalk.org provides a database of IP addresses involved in malicious activities. As per their records, they have detected some level of suspicious activities originating from AS26739, which could be related to spam or hacking attempts. However, these detections are relatively low in volume compared to other Autonomous Systems that are frequently associated with such abuse.