# IP Intelligence Briefing: 14.162.179.195/32
## Executive Summary
IP 14.162.179.195 is a moderate-risk (55/100) Vietnamese infrastructure address belonging to VNPT-VN network. The IP is currently firewalled with no active services and no open ports. While not flagged as malicious, the elevated risk score warrants increased monitoring.
## Risk Assessment
- Overall Risk Score: 55/100 (Moderate)
- Classification: Firewalled / No Services
- Network Role: Infrastructure (No CDN, Cloud, VPN, or Proxy indicators)
- Provider Risk: 0/100
- Authority Risk: 0/100
## Infrastructure Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| ASN | 45899 |
| Organization | IRT-VNNIC-AP |
| Network Name | VNPT-VN |
| CIDR Block | 14.160.0.0/11 |
| RIR | APNIC |
| Country | Vietnam (VN) |
| Region | Bac Ninh |
| DNS Domain | static.vnpt.vn |
## Threat Indicators
- Blacklist Status: 0 explicit blacklists; 3 out of 8 DNSBL lists
- Malicious Activity: No known attacker, spam source, or Tor exit node indicators
- Campaign Association: No correlated campaigns detected
- Known Threats: None identified in threat feeds
## Neighborhood Analysis
- Subnet: 14.162.179.0/24
- Abuse Density: 0 (clean classification)
- Total Siblings: 2
- Threat Siblings: 0
- Neighbor IP: 14.162.179.110 (Risk Score: 15)
- Inherited Risk: Minimal (0/100)
## Observation History
- Total Observations: 18
- Recent Activity: Signals detected as of 2026-07-25
- Ownership Stability: No ownership changes recorded
- Threat Persistence: 0 days (not persistently malicious)
- Geolocation Consistency: Consistently resolved to Vietnam
## Recommended Actions
Firewall/Blocking Rules
```bash
# iptables
iptables -A INPUT -s 14.162.179.195 -j DROP
# nftables
nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 14.162.179.195 drop
# nginx
deny 14.162.179.195;
```
WAF Implementation
- Cloudflare WAF: Block with expression `ip.src eq 14.162.179.195`
- AWS WAF: Add address `14.162.179.195/32` with description "IPDebrief risk 55"
Monitoring Recommendations
- Priority: High
- Rationale: Elevated risk score (55/100) despite clean neighborhood and no active services
- Action: Increase logging verbosity and review recent activity from this IP
## Analyst Notes
This IP belongs to a major Vietnamese telecommunications provider (VNPT). The moderate risk score appears to be driven by DNSBL listings (3/8) rather than active malicious behavior. The IP is firewalled with no detectable services, suggesting it may be a reserved or administrative address. Neighborhood analysis shows the /24 subnet remains clean with zero abuse density. SOC teams should monitor for activity patterns but no immediate blocking is required beyond standard defensive measures.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | IRT-VNNIC-AP |
| ASN | AS45899 |
| Network Name | VNPT-VN |
| CIDR Block | 14.160.0.0/11 |
| RIR | APNIC |
| Country | VN |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | static.vnpt.vn |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | static.vnpt.vn |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 60% (Good) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| 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 | AS45899 |
| Network Prefix | 14.162.176.0/20 |
| 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 | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 16% | 4 | 4 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-08 19:10:36 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-27 04:27:16 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 05:59:36 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 21 |
| Total Observations | 23 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 14.162.179.195
Who owns the IP address 14.162.179.195?
14.162.179.195 is registered to IRT-VNNIC-AP. The address falls within the 14.160.0.0/11 network block. Registration is held at APNIC.
Where is 14.162.179.195 located?
Geolocation data places 14.162.179.195 in Hanoi, Hanoi, Vietnam. The local time zone is Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 14.162.179.195 malicious or safe?
14.162.179.195 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.
What is the hostname for 14.162.179.195?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 14.162.179.195 is static.vnpt.vn. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.