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About AS36351

Ownership of AS36351

AS36351, also known as Autonomous System Number 36351, is owned by SoftLayer Technologies Inc. SoftLayer was acquired by IBM in 2013 and subsequently became part of the IBM Cloud services.

Main Operational Activity of AS36351's Owner

The main operational activity of AS36351's owner, SoftLayer Technologies Inc., involves providing cloud infrastructure as a service (IaaS). They offer a variety of services including virtual servers, networking, and storage solutions for businesses and individuals seeking cloud computing resources.

Establishment of AS36351

While the exact establishment date of AS36351 is not publicly disclosed, SoftLayer Technologies Inc. itself was founded in 2005. Since the acquisition by IBM in 2013, the infrastructure under AS36351 has likely expanded and evolved substantially to integrate with IBM's cloud services.

Malicious Use of AS36351

Like many large hosting providers and data centers, AS36351 can sometimes be used by hackers or spammers for malicious intent due to the vast amount of resources and customers it supports. According to CleanTalk's blacklist monitoring, there may be instances where parts of the network under AS36351 have been reported for abusive activities. However, this does not necessarily reflect the practices of SoftLayer Technologies Inc., but rather the actions of individual users exploiting the resources provided.

It is important for network operators like SoftLayer to monitor and address such activities to maintain the integrity and reputation of their services. With proper safeguards and responsive action, the negative impact of such misuse can be mitigated.