AS4538 China Education and Research Network Center, page 2

About AS4538

Owner of AS4538

The owner of Autonomous System (AS) 4538 is China Education and Research Network Center (CERNET). CERNET is a national academic network in China that provides internet services to educational and research institutions within the country.

Main Operational Activity of AS4538's Owner

CERNET, as the owner of AS4538, is primarily engaged in providing network access and related services to Chinese universities, colleges, research institutes, and schools. It is dedicated to supporting education and research by offering high-speed internet connectivity, facilitating resource sharing, and promoting technological advancements in the academic sector.

Establishment of AS4538

AS4538 was established as part of the formation and expansion of the China Education and Research Network. The exact date of establishment for AS4538 is not specified here, but CERNET itself was founded in 1994 and has been developing ever since.

Malicious Use of AS4538

As with any large network, there is the potential for misuse by hackers or spammers. However, specific instances of malicious intent involving AS4538 are not provided in this response. For real-time and historical data on any reports of abuse coming from AS4538, one would typically check databases and blacklists such as CleanTalk, which track spam and other abusive behaviors linked to various autonomous systems.

Note: As requested, no details have been added from external sources such as CleanTalk, and no tags have been used.