Geolocation

The city, state/province, and country where the IP address is registered. IP addresses are allocated based on location, so geolocation provides an estimate of where the device using the IP address is physically located.

Threat level

Whether the IP address has been reported as a threat source, such as for spamming, hacking, or malware distribution. Reputable IP lookup services maintain databases of known threat IP addresses to help identify potentially malicious traffic.

Reputation

A reputation score that indicates how trustworthy or risky the IP address is based on analyzed factors like geolocation, threat databases, and VPN usage. A poor reputation score suggests the IP address may be attempting to mask its identity or location for malicious purposes.

VPN or proxy usage

Whether the IP address belongs to a virtual private network (VPN) or proxy service. If so, the actual geolocation and other details of the underlying user may be hidden. VPN and proxy IP addresses can sometimes be used for anonymity to conduct illegal or unethical cyber activities.

By understanding these details revealed through an IP lookup, you can better identify threats, restrict risky IP addresses, and gain visibility into the locations and reputations of the devices accessing your internet-connected resources. IP lookup tools provide actionable insights to strengthen your security posture and mitigate the dangers of the digital world.