# IP Intelligence Briefing: 101.96.221.207/32
Classification: Low Risk
Report Date: 2026-07-23
Analyst: IPDebrief Intelligence
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## Executive Summary
IP address 101.96.221.207 is registered to VOLCANO-ENGINE (ASN 137718) under the organization IRT-VOLCANO-ENGINE-CN in APNIC's registry. The IP operates within the 101.96.192.0/18 block and presents no active threat indicators. Current risk scoring indicates low risk with zero abuse density in the immediate /24 neighborhood. No open ports or services were detected; the address is classified as firewalled with no publicly accessible services.
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## Ownership and Network Context
Organization: IRT-VOLCANO-ENGINE-CN
Network Name: VOLCANO-ENGINE
ASN: 137718 (Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd., CN)
CIDR Block: 101.96.192.0/18
RIR: APNIC
Geolocation: China (CN)
The IP is part of the Beijing-based Volcano Engine network infrastructure. The subnet 101.96.221.207/24 shows zero neighbor activity with no detected abuse density or threat siblings.
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## Service and Network Role Assessment
Classification: Firewalled / No Services
Open Ports: None detected
DNS Records: No PTR records; no forward resolution confirmed
TLS/HTTP: No certificates, no HTTP titles, no server banners observed
The address exhibits no active service exposure. This classification suggests the IP may be reserved, internal, or actively firewalled. No DNS authentication records (SPF/DMARC) were detected for associated domains.
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## Threat Intelligence and Reputation
Risk Score: 0 (Low Risk)
Abuse Confidence Score: Not applicable
Blacklist Status: 0 listings
Threat Indicators: None detected
Campaign Correlation: No known campaign associations
The IP has no active threat indicators. Historical signal observations show zero threat persistence and no persistent malicious activity classification. The behavioral profile indicates no honeypot hits, enumeration strikes, or WAF violations.
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## Signal History Analysis (10 Observations)
Recent observations reveal mixed signals:
- Geolocation: China detected with 0.52 confidence (2500km accuracy radius)
- DNSSEC: Validated for reverse zone 207.221.96.101.in-addr.arpa
- ASN Resolution: Confirmed ASN 137718 allocation to Volcano Engine (allocated 2011-02-25)
- Blacklist Activity: One observation noted 2 of 8 blacklist listings with high severity ratings
The geolocation confidence score remains low (0.52), suggesting limited signal correlation for precise location determination.
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## Recommended Actions
Current Risk Score: 0
Recommended Actions: None required at this time
Firewall Rules: No blocking rules recommended
Given the low risk profile and absence of active threat indicators, standard allow-listing or no special action is recommended. However, the low geolocation confidence warrants continued observation.
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## Network Relationships
Related Entities: VOLCANO-ENGINE (Same Network)
Relationship Count: 1
The IP shares network infrastructure with the VOLCANO-ENGINE network block. No additional organizational, hostname, or certificate relationships were identified.
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## Conclusion
IP 101.96.221.207 presents a low-risk profile with no active threat indicators, no open services, and zero abuse density in its immediate neighborhood. The address is part of established Chinese network infrastructure (Volcano Engine). SOC analysts may monitor this IP for continued signal correlation, but no immediate mitigation or blocking actions are warranted.
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 | 0% (None) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| 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 | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| routing | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| services | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| ownership | 25% | 1 | 2 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 8% | 2 | 3 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-03 23:04:40 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-09-29 03:05:20 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-09-27 20:50:22 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 18 |
| Total Observations | 20 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 101.96.221.207
Who owns the IP address 101.96.221.207?
101.96.221.207 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 101.96.221.207 located?
Geolocation data places 101.96.221.207 in China. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 101.96.221.207 malicious or safe?
101.96.221.207 currently carries a moderate risk assessment, meaning some indicators warrant caution, but the evidence is mixed. This assessment is generated from continuously collected signals and can change over time.