What is 3.5.140.2?
3.5.140.2 is an IP address in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) EC2 network (AS16509). The 3.0.0.0/8 range includes a large portion of AWS's global cloud compute infrastructure. These IPs are assigned to virtual machines, load balancers, and managed services running in AWS data centers.
Privacy note
AWS IPs are commonly seen in connection logs for web services, APIs, and applications running in the cloud. A VPN exit node, malware C2 server, or legitimate web service may all use AWS IPs. Check the specific IP against AWS's published IP ranges for confirmation.