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About AS299

Owner of AS299

The owner of Autonomous System Number (ASN) AS299 is the United States Department of Defense Network (DoD Network).

Main Operational Activity of AS299's Owner

The main operational activity of the DoD Network, as the owner of AS299, is to provide secure and reliable communications channels for various branches of the United States military and defense-related operations. This includes the exchange of sensitive and classified information critical to national security.

Establishment of AS299

Information about the exact establishment date of AS299 is not readily available in public records. ASN establishment dates are generally not published; however, given that it is associated with the U.S. Department of Defense, it can be inferred that AS299 has been operational for several decades, likely established in the early years of the internet.

Malicious Use of AS299

While any network can potentially be misused, there are no specific reports suggesting that AS299 is frequently used by hackers or spammers with malicious intent. The DoD Network is expected to have stringent security measures in place to protect against unauthorized use. However, it is important to note that even well-secured networks can occasionally be targeted or compromised.

According to data from CleanTalk, there does not appear to be significant abuse originating from AS299. For further details on the current status regarding any potential misuse, one would need to refer to updated security reports or databases like CleanTalk directly, as these sources continually monitor and report on such activities.