101.96.218.153
# IP Intelligence Briefing: 101.96.218.153
Date: 2026-07-29
Classification: LOW RISK
## Executive Summary
IP address 101.96.218.153 presents as a low-risk network entity with minimal threat indicators. The address belongs to China-based network infrastructure under IRT-VOLCANO-ENGINE-CN (ASN 137718) and shows no active malicious behavior, blacklisting, or campaign associations.
## Network Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Risk Score | 25 (Low Risk) |
| ASN | 137718 |
| Organization | IRT-VOLCANO-ENGINE-CN |
| Network Name | VOLCANO-ENGINE |
| CIDR Block | 101.96.192.0/18 |
| Country | CN (China) |
| RIR | APNIC |
| Control Plane | 101.96.216.0/21 |
## Threat Indicators
- Blacklist Status: Not blacklisted (0 listings)
- Known Attacker: No
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Spam Source: No
- Abuse Confidence: Not applicable
- Threat Persistence: No persistent malicious activity detected
## Service & Network Activity
- Open Ports: None detected
- Service Classification: Firewalled / No Services
- DNS Resolution: No PTR records, no forward resolution
- Email Authentication: No SPF/DMARC records
- TLS/Certificates: None observed
- HTTP Services: None detected
## Observations Timeline
Analysis of 13 signal observations indicates stable, non-malicious behavior:
- Most Recent Signal: 2026-07-29T03:19:45Z
- Observation Confidence: 0.21–0.85
- Signal Types: Ownership verification, network classification, port scanning, operator scoring, and profile assessment
- Threat Persistence Days: 0
- Ownership Changes: 0
## Neighborhood Analysis
Subnet 101.96.218.153/24 analysis:
- Abuse Density: 0%
- Neighbor Count: 0
- High Risk Neighbors: 0
- Medium Risk Neighbors: 0
- Low Risk Neighbors: 0
## Relationships
Two network relationships identified:
- Same Network: VOLCANO-ENGINE (x2)
## Recommendations
SOC Action: Monitor with standard protocols; no immediate blocking required.
Firewall Rule: No specific blocking rules recommended. Standard network segmentation applies.
Observation: The IP shows minimal activity (firewalled/no services), consistent with infrastructure that may be decommissioned, under maintenance, or serving non-public functions. Route stability flagged as false, but no threat implications observed.
Risk Assessment: LOW — No actionable threat intelligence requiring immediate response.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | IRT-VOLCANO-ENGINE-CN |
| ASN | AS137718 |
| Network Name | VOLCANO-ENGINE |
| CIDR Block | 101.96.192.0/18 |
| RIR | APNIC |
| Country | CN |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR Record | No PTR |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 20% (Poor) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Unknown — Insufficient routing data to classify |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| No open ports detected | |||
| Closed Ports | 22, 25, 80, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (0 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS137718 |
| Network Prefix | 101.96.216.0/21 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| routing | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 25% | 1 | 2 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 20% | 5 | 6 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-20 18:35:01 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-09-02 19:54:44 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-09-02 19:55:52 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 18 |
| Total Observations | 23 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 101.96.218.153
Who owns the IP address 101.96.218.153?
101.96.218.153 is registered to IRT-VOLCANO-ENGINE-CN. The address falls within the 101.96.192.0/18 network block. Registration is held at APNIC.
Where is 101.96.218.153 located?
Geolocation data places 101.96.218.153 in China. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 101.96.218.153 malicious or safe?
101.96.218.153 currently carries a low risk assessment, meaning no significant threat indicators have been observed. This assessment is generated from continuously collected signals and can change over time.