14.242.27.12
# IP INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 14.242.27.12
## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IP address 14.242.27.12 is a low-risk infrastructure address associated with Vietnamese telecommunications infrastructure. The IP demonstrates minimal threat activity, operates in a clean subnet environment, and shows no active malicious behavior patterns.
## RISK PROFILE
- Overall Risk Score: 25/100 (Low Risk)
- Reputation Classification: Low Risk
- Operator Score: 0.1304 (Minimal)
- DNSBL Status: Listed on 1 of 8 blacklists
## GEOGRAPHIC & NETWORK ATTRIBUTES
- Country: Vietnam (VN)
- Timezone: Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
- Origin ASN: 45899
- BGP Prefix: 14.242.16.0/20
- Geolocation Accuracy: 600km radius
- Geographic Consensus: Confirmed (1 source)
## INFRASTRUCTURE ANALYSIS
- Hostname: static.vnpt.vn
- Reverse DNS: static.vnpt.vn
- Forward Resolution: Confirmed to vnpt.vn
- Email Authentication: SPF record present; DMARC record present
- Service Exposure: No open ports detected; classified as "Firewalled / No Services"
- TLS/HTTP: No web services detected
## THREAT INDICATORS
- Active Threats: None detected
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Campaign Associations: None identified
- Malicious Activity Days: 0
## NEIGHBORHOOD CONTEXT
- Subnet: 14.242.27.12/24
- Abuse Density: 0.0 (Clean)
- Classification: Clean
- Threat Siblings: 0
- Active Siblings: 0
- Total Siblings: 1
## OBSERVATION HISTORY
Analysis of 11 historical observations indicates stable, benign network behavior:
- Geolocation: Consistently resolved to Vietnam
- DNSBL: Persistent listing on 1 blacklist
- Operator Score: Stable at minimal risk level (0.1304)
- Threat Persistence: No persistent malicious activity detected
- Ownership Changes: None recorded
## RELATIONSHIP MAPPING
- DNS Associations: 2 associations to static.vnpt.vn
- External Entities: No additional organization, certificate, or subnet relationships identified
## RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Based on the risk profile, the following actions are recommended:
1. Allow Traffic: The IP presents minimal risk; no blocking required
2. Monitor DNSBL Status: Investigate reason for single blacklist listing if operational impact exists
3. Standard Logging: Continue baseline traffic logging for forensic purposes
4. No Firewall Rules: No iptables/nftables blocking rules required
## CONCLUSION
IP 14.242.27.12 is classified as a legitimate Vietnamese telecommunications infrastructure address with no active threat indicators. The static.vnpt.vn hostname suggests infrastructure associated with Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications. The single DNSBL listing warrants investigation but does not indicate active malicious behavior. No blocking or mitigation actions are recommended at this time.
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🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | IRT-VNNIC-AP |
| ASN | AS45899 |
| Network Name | VNPT-VN |
| CIDR Block | 14.224.0.0/11 |
| 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 | 14.242.16.0/20 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 35% | 2 | 2 |
| routing | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| geolocation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 22% | 6 | 6 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-10 01:48:09 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-27 04:03:36 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 06:05:56 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 18 |
| Total Observations | 19 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 14.242.27.12
Who owns the IP address 14.242.27.12?
14.242.27.12 is registered to IRT-VNNIC-AP. The address falls within the 14.224.0.0/11 network block. Registration is held at APNIC.
Where is 14.242.27.12 located?
Geolocation data places 14.242.27.12 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 14.242.27.12 malicious or safe?
14.242.27.12 currently carries a low risk assessment, meaning no significant threat indicators have been observed. This assessment is generated from continuously collected signals and can change over time.
What is the hostname for 14.242.27.12?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 14.242.27.12 is static.vnpt.vn. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.