AS5961 DNIC-ASBLK-05800-06055 - United States Department of Defense (DoD), US

Overview of AS5961

Owner of AS5961

The owner of Autonomous System Number (AS) 5961 is the United States Department of Defense Network (DoDNET), which is managed by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA).

Main Operational Activity

The main operational activity of the DoDNET pertains to the provision and management of communication and information sharing capabilities across various departments within the U.S. Department of Defense. This includes secure and reliable data transmission, essential for defense operations and national security matters.

Establishment of AS5961

There isn't publicly available information detailing the exact establishment date of AS5961. The creation dates of autonomous systems are not typically disclosed due to security concerns, especially for networks associated with defense and military operations.

Malicious Use of AS5961

While any network can potentially be exploited by hackers or spammers, there is no specific evidence suggesting that AS5961 has been used with malicious intent. As a network operated by the U.S. Department of Defense, it is subject to stringent security measures. However, any claims regarding abuse or spam activities should be referenced from updated and reputable sources such as CleanTalk or other cybersecurity platforms.

According to CleanTalk, a service that monitors IP addresses for signs of spam and abuse, details about the current status of AS5961 can be found on their website. Users interested in the latest information regarding potential abuse coming from AS5961 should consult CleanTalk's blacklist monitoring page for the most up-to-date data.