AS7500 Project

About AS7500

Owner of AS7500

The owner of Autonomous System Number (AS) 7500 is the M-Root DNS server operated by WIDE Project. The WIDE Project is a collaborative Japanese research consortium that focuses on internet technology development and deployment.

Main Operational Activity

The main activity of AS7500 is to support the operation of one of the thirteen root name servers of the Domain Name System (DNS), specifically the M-Root server. This involves maintaining a critical piece of the internet's infrastructure, ensuring the stable and reliable translation of domain names into IP addresses.

Establishment of AS7500

Information regarding the exact establishment date of AS7500 is not readily available in public records. The creation of such autonomous systems usually correlates with the inception or expansion of their managing organizations’ network infrastructure, which for the WIDE Project has been active since its formation in 1988.

Malicious Use by Hackers or Spammers

There is no clear evidence suggesting that AS7500 is widely used with malicious intent by hackers or spammers. However, it is important to note that any internet resource can potentially be misused. Organizations like CleanTalk provide security services and monitor various ASes for potential abuse, but as of the last update from cleantalk.org, there are no specific reports detailing abuse coming from AS7500.