14.191.223.238
## IP Intelligence Briefing: 14.191.223.238/32
Classification: LOW RISK | Date: 2026-07-24
Executive Summary
IP address 14.191.223.238/32 is a low-risk infrastructure endpoint associated with VNPT (Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The IP exhibits minimal threat indicators, no open services, and maintains DNS reputation controls (SPF, DMARC). While the immediate IP shows low risk, adjacent subnet addresses demonstrate elevated threat activity.
Profile Overview
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Risk Score** | 15/100 (Low) |
| **ASN** | 45899 |
| **BGP Prefix** | 14.191.208.0/20 |
| **Geolocation** | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (VN) |
| **Network Role** | Firewalled / No Services |
| **Reputation** | Low Risk |
| **DNSBL Listed** | 1 of 8 total lists |
Technical Indicators
- DNS Resolution: static.vnpt.vn (confirmed forward resolution)
- PTR Record: static.vnpt.vn
- Email Authentication: SPF and DMARC records present
- Open Ports: None detected
- TLS/HTTP Services: Inactive (firewalled)
- Control Plane: Route changes observed within 30-day period; route stability flag set to false
Threat Assessment
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Blacklist Count: 0 (despite 1 DNSBL listing)
- Threat Indicators: None
- Known Campaigns: None
- Campaign Likelihood: Not applicable
Observation History
Ten signal observations recorded through July 24, 2026. Geographic data consistently resolved to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (confidence: 0.70). Operator score maintained at 0.1304 (Minimal). DNSBL listings detected in 1 of 8 threat intelligence feeds with maximum severity rated medium. No persistent malicious behavior observed; threat observation count remains at zero.
Network Neighborhood Analysis
Subnet 14.191.223.0/24 contains three sibling IPs:
- 14.191.223.38: Risk Score 40 (Elevated)
- 14.191.223.91: Risk Score null (Insufficient data)
- 14.191.223.205: Risk Score 25 (Moderate)
Subnet abuse density: 0. The target IP (14.191.223.238) demonstrates isolated low-risk behavior relative to neighbors.
Relationship Graph
Single relationship detected:
- DNS Association: static.vnpt.vn
Recommended Actions
Due to the low-risk profile (score 15), no immediate firewall blocking or mitigation actions are recommended. The IP should be monitored for escalation. Adjacent subnet IP 14.191.223.38 (risk score 40) warrants separate evaluation if traffic patterns indicate malicious activity.
Analyst Notes
This endpoint appears to be part of Vietnam's national telecommunications infrastructure (VNPT). The absence of open services and presence of email authentication controls suggest legitimate hosting or internal network use. Monitor for changes in service exposure or threat indicator emergence.
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 | |||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS45899 |
| Network Prefix | 14.191.208.0/20 |
| 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 | 2026-07-07 12:34:43 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-26 22:37:21 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 07:15:14 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 18 |
| Total Observations | 19 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 14.191.223.238
Who owns the IP address 14.191.223.238?
14.191.223.238 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 14.191.223.238 located?
Geolocation data places 14.191.223.238 in Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh, 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 14.191.223.238 malicious or safe?
14.191.223.238 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 14.191.223.238?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 14.191.223.238 is static.vnpt.vn. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.