14.163.56.177
# IP Intelligence Briefing: 14.163.56.177/32
## Executive Summary
IP address 14.163.56.177 is a low-risk infrastructure address owned by VNPT (Vietnam Post and Telecommunications) within the 14.160.0.0/11 CIDR block. The IP demonstrates minimal threat indicators, no active service exposure, and is classified as a firewalled endpoint. Current risk assessment indicates low priority for defensive action.
## Ownership and Network Context
- Organization: IRT-VNNIC-AP (Vietnam)
- ASN: AS45899
- Netname: VNPT-VN
- Country: Vietnam (VN)
- City: Hung Yen
- Geolocation Confidence: Multiple sources confirm Vietnam location (geoConsensus: true)
- Registration: APNIC RIR jurisdiction
## Technical Profile
- Network Role: Firewalled / No Services Detected
- DNS PTR: static.vnpt.vn
- Reverse DNS: Confirmed via vnpt.vn domain
- Open Ports: None detected
- TLS/HTTP Services: Not observed
- Mobile/Proxy Classifications: None applied
## Threat Assessment
- Overall Risk Score: 15 (Low)
- Blacklist Status: 0 active blacklists
- DNSBL Lists: 1 of 8 lists (minimal impact)
- Tor Exit: No
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not applicable (null)
- Threat Indicators: None detected
- Known Campaigns: None associated
## Behavioral History
Analysis of 16 historical observations reveals:
- No persistent malicious activity detected
- Threat persistence days: 0
- Is persistently malicious: False
- Ownership changes: 0
- Recent signals include geolocation inference and network role classifications from July 2026
- No evidence of evolving threat behavior
## Network Relationships
- DNS Associations: static.vnpt.vn (4 relationship records)
- Network Relationships: VNPT-VN (4 relationship records)
- No External Entity Links: No certificates, hostnames, or organizations beyond VNPT infrastructure
## Subnet Analysis
- Subnet: 14.163.56.177/24
- Abuse Density: 0.0 (No abuse in neighborhood)
- Sibling IPs: None detected
- Threat Siblings: None detected
- Classification: Low risk neighborhood
## Recommended Actions
Based on current risk profile:
- Immediate Action: No firewall rules required
- Monitoring Priority: Low
- Block Recommendation: Not warranted
- Further Investigation: Not recommended unless additional threat indicators emerge
## Conclusion
IP 14.163.56.177 represents standard VNPT infrastructure with minimal threat profile. The address is properly registered, geolocated to Vietnam, and shows no malicious behavior. Current defensive posture does not require special attention. Monitor for any changes in service exposure or threat indicators.
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 | 14.163.48.0/20 |
| 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 | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| Overall | 12% | 3 | 3 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-08 13:02:21 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-26 23:13:57 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 07:07:08 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 18 |
| Total Observations | 20 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 14.163.56.177
Who owns the IP address 14.163.56.177?
14.163.56.177 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 14.163.56.177 located?
Geolocation data places 14.163.56.177 in 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 14.163.56.177 malicious or safe?
14.163.56.177 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 14.163.56.177?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 14.163.56.177 is static.vnpt.vn. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.