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AS14618: An Overview

AS14618 is owned by Amazon.com, Inc. This autonomous system is primarily used for hosting various services and websites on the internet.

Functionality of AS14618

AS14618 is a significant part of Amazon Web Services (AWS), which provides on-demand cloud computing platforms and APIs to individuals, companies, and governments. AWS's scalable, reliable, and secure global computing infrastructure is the backbone of Amazon.com’s multi-billion dollar online business.

Establishment of AS14618

Amazon.com, Inc. established AS14618 as part of its AWS services. While the exact date of establishment is not publicly available, it can be inferred that AS14618 has been operational since the early stages of AWS, which launched in 2006.

AS14618 and Cybersecurity

Like any other autonomous system, AS14618 can potentially be exploited by hackers or spammers for malicious activities. However, Amazon has robust security measures in place to mitigate such risks. According to data from CleanTalk, there have been instances of spam activity associated with AS14618, but these are relatively low compared to the vast number of legitimate activities hosted on this system.

Additional Details from CleanTalk

The CleanTalk website provides a blacklist check service for IPs under different autonomous systems. For AS14618, CleanTalk shows a list of IP addresses that have been involved in sending spam or conducting other suspicious activities. It should be noted that these constitute a tiny fraction of the total IP addresses under AS14618, reflecting Amazon's commitment to maintaining a secure and reliable infrastructure.