138.0.231.27 is an IPv4 address operated by CATELSA (AS263725), geolocated to San Pedro Sula, Honduras. As of October 23, 2026, IPDebrief rates it High Risk (70/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
Intelligence Briefing: 138.0.231.27/32
The IP address was classified as High Risk with a risk score of 70. Ownership data indicated the address belonged to ASN 263725 (CATELSA) within the 138.0.231.0/24 block. Geolocation data placed the host in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, though a contradiction existed between claimed coordinates and RTT physics measurements.
The IP was classified as Campaign Infrastructure with a high likelihood of malicious intent. Correlation analysis identified 10 associated IPs. Network scanning revealed no open ports or active services, indicating a firewalled configuration. The address appeared on one of eight DNSBLs.
The recommended action was to block traffic at the firewall level due to critical severity. The rationale provided was a high risk score with strong threat evidence.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | CATELSA |
| ASN | AS263725 |
| Network Name | 138.0.231.0 - 138.0.231.255 |
| CIDR Block | 138.0.231.0/24 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | HN |
| 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 | AS263725 |
| Network Prefix | 138.0.231.0/24 |
| Route mapping | Found |
| Certificates in transparency logs | 0 certificates |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 43% | 2 | 5 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 19% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| geolocation | 19% | 2 | 2 |
| Overall | 22% | 10 | 14 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-10-05 22:40:48 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-23 04:41:52 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-10-23 05:05:16 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 18 |
| Total Observations | 25 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 138.0.231.27
Who owns the IP address 138.0.231.27?
138.0.231.27 is registered to CATELSA. The address falls within the 138.0.231.0/24 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 138.0.231.27 located?
Geolocation data places 138.0.231.27 in San Pedro Sula, Cortés Department, Honduras. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 138.0.231.27 malicious or safe?
138.0.231.27 currently carries a high risk assessment, meaning indicators associated with malicious or abusive activity have been observed. This assessment is generated from continuously collected signals and can change over time.