AS142187: the PROTECTIV1-AS-AP PROTECTIV IT SECURITY INC network

AS142187 is an internet Autonomous System operated by PROTECTIV1-AS-AP PROTECTIV IT SECURITY INC (the Philippines). Here is what that means and why this number may show up when you investigate a connection on your network.

What is AS142187?

An Autonomous System (ASN) is a block of networks under a single control with its own routing policy on the internet. The number AS142187 was assigned to PROTECTIV1-AS-AP PROTECTIV IT SECURITY INC by an RIR (regional internet registry). All traffic entering or leaving that network is announced under this number.

Reach on the internet

AS142187 currently announces 1 IPv4 block(s), totaling 256 addresses (256 in all), registered in the Philippines. Services from PROTECTIV1-AS-AP PROTECTIV IT SECURITY INC are reached through these addresses.

What it means to see AS142187 on your network

When you investigate where a connection from your computer or phone comes from (or goes to), you may find AS142187. That means the other end sits on the PROTECTIV1-AS-AP PROTECTIV IT SECURITY INC network (the Philippines). It can be legitimate — a cloud service, an ISP, a CDN — or an unexpected connection worth checking.

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