AS31782 WLUAS

Overview of AS31782

Ownership Information

AS31782, also known as Highwinds Network Group, Inc., is owned by StackPath, LLC. StackPath has acquired Highwinds to expand its cloud services and content delivery network offerings.

Main Operational Activity

The main operational activity of AS31782's owner, StackPath, involves providing a variety of internet services such as edge computing platforms, content delivery network (CDN) services, and cloud security solutions. They focus on improving website performance and providing security features against DDoS attacks, bot management, and secure VPN services.

Establishment

Although the precise establishment date of AS31782 is not publicly disclosed, StackPath, LLC, the parent company, was founded in 2015, and it acquired Highwinds Network Group, Inc. in February 2017.

Malicious Usage Concerns

Like many autonomous systems, AS31782 may encounter misuse by hackers or spammers with malicious intent. According to data from CleanTalk, which monitors and reports on spam activity, there have been instances of abuse detected emanating from AS31782. CleanTalk provides an up-to-date list of IP addresses involved in spamming activities that are part of this autonomous system.

It is important to note that the presence of spam or malicious traffic from an AS does not necessarily reflect the intentions or practices of the owning entity but rather indicates that some of the users within the AS may be involved in such activities. Service providers take various measures to mitigate these issues and enforce acceptable use policies to maintain the integrity of their networks.