IPinfo’s Free IP Geolocation API Is a Must-Have for Cybersecurity Teams
IPinfo provides valuable insights by identifying the geographical origin of IP addresses. This information is crucial for activities such as monitoring suspicious traffic, log analysis, and Open Source Intelligence (OSINT).
IPinfo provides valuable insights by identifying the geographical origin of IP addresses. This information is crucial for activities such as monitoring suspicious traffic, log analysis, and Open Source Intelligence (OSINT).
IPinfo.io offers extensive data on IP addresses through its API, including:
Geolocation details (country, region, city) Internet Service Provider (ISP) identification Autonomous System Number (ASN) Organization details associated with the IP Information on VPN, proxy, or hosting usage
The service offers both free and paid plans, with the free plan now including unlimited access to country-level geolocation and ASN data.
Sign up for a free account at ipinfo.io to obtain your API key.
Test the Basic API Call After obtaining your key, you can execute a basic curl command:
IPinfo provides valuable insights by identifying the geographical origin of IP addresses.
curl "https://ipinfo.io/8.8.8.8?token=YOUR_API_KEY" This returns JSON data including the IP's location and organization details.
IPinfo offers additional tools and integrations to enhance usability:
Install the CLI version for terminal-based IP investigations.
Browser Extension A Chrome extension is available for checking IP data without a terminal.
Bulk IP Lookup Upload a CSV or text file for batch IP data analysis, suitable for log analysis and threat intelligence reports.
Monitoring Unauthorized Access: Geolocate IPs to identify suspicious login locations. Threat Hunting: Enrich log data with geographical information for better analysis. Incident Response: Quickly identify the origin and ownership of unknown IPs. Red Team Reconnaissance: Use ASN lookups to understand target infrastructure. Defending Against Credential Stuffing: Flag login attempts from unexpected regions.
IPinfo offers reliable service with undefined queries for country-level data and potential limits for detailed data. An upgrade path is available for increased needs.
Integrating this API with tools like Grafana, ELK Stack, or Splunk can enhance threat detection capabilities.
Based on reporting by hackernoon.com.
