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About AS397656

Owner of AS397656

The autonomous system (AS) number 397656 is registered to and owned by GitHub, Inc., the well-known platform for version control and collaborative software development.

Main Operational Activity of GitHub, Inc.

GitHub, Inc. provides a web-based hosting service for version control using Git. It is primarily used for computer code and offers all of the distributed version control and source code management functionality of Git as well as adding its own features. The platform supports software development projects by providing tools such as bug tracking, feature requests, task management, and continuous integration.

Establishment of AS397656

There is no publicly available specific date for when AS397656 was established, but GitHub, Inc. itself was founded in April 2008. Autonomous Systems are typically set up by organizations to manage their internet connectivity and routing policies, so it would have been established at a time that suited their operational needs.

Reports of Malicious Use

According to CleanTalk's database, there doesn't appear to be significant evidence of hackers or spammers using AS397656 with malicious intent. CleanTalk provides data on IP addresses that may have engaged in spam or other malicious activities, but there is no specific mention of widespread abuse originating from AS397656. This suggests that GitHub maintains a strong security posture for their autonomous system.

Additional Details

For real-time and historical data on possible misuse of AS397656, entities would need to use services like CleanTalk or similar cybersecurity resources that monitor the reputation of network ranges and individual IP addresses. These services help organizations to identify and mitigate potential threats associated with their networks.