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156.38.198.250

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🌍 Geolocation

Country🇿🇦 South Africa
RegionGauteng
CityPretoria
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Latitude-25.76
Longitude28.14

🏢 Ownership & Registration

OrganizationHetzner IP Admin
ASNAS37153
Network Name156.38.198.240 - 156.38.198.255
CIDR Block156.38.198.240/28
RIRARIN
CountryZA
Abuse Contact—

🌐 DNS Intelligence

PTR250.198.38.156.reverse.xneelo.net
Forward ConfirmedNo — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal)
Forward Hostnames250.198.38.156.reverse.xneelo.net

🔐 DNS Hygiene

Hygiene Score40% (Fair)
SPFPresent
DMARCNot configured
FCrDNSNot verified
DNSSECValid
CAANot configured

☁️ Network Classification

InfrastructureUnknown
Service PurposeFirewalled / No Services
Network TierUnknown — Insufficient routing data to classify
No specific classification

🔌 Services & Open Ports

PortServiceProtocolBanner
No open ports detected
Closed Ports22, 25, 80, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (0 open / 7 scanned)
Server—
HTTP Title—

🔐 TLS Certificate

🔒
No certificate
Issued by —
N/A
SANsNone
Valid From—
Valid Until—

🛡️ Public Network Snapshot

Origin ASNAS37153
Network Prefix156.38.128.0/17
Route mappingFound

🎯 Confidence Breakdown

Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness

DimensionScoreSourcesObservations
threat
41%
25
routing
8%
11
services
8%
11
ownership
12%
22
reputation
27%
14
geolocation
12%
22
Overall18%915
Coverage: 3/6 dimensions · Data sufficiency: partial
Data CoherenceConsistent (100%)
AttributionModerate (50%)
OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid

📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live

First Seen2026-07-06 18:16:14 UTC
Last Seen2026-09-16 02:59:59 UTC
Profile Built2026-09-16 03:11:32 UTC
Data FreshnessLive
Signal Types20
Total Observations27
🔍 20 signal types · 27 observations collected
This report is generated from 20+ independent intelligence signals including ownership records, DNS analysis, BGP routing, TLS certificates, port scanning, threat feeds, behavioral fingerprinting, and more.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 156.38.198.250

Who owns the IP address 156.38.198.250?

156.38.198.250 is registered to Hetzner IP Admin. The address falls within the 156.38.198.240/28 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.

Where is 156.38.198.250 located?

Geolocation data places 156.38.198.250 in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. The local time zone is Africa/Johannesburg. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.

Is 156.38.198.250 malicious or safe?

156.38.198.250 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 156.38.198.250?

The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 156.38.198.250 is 250.198.38.156.reverse.xneelo.net. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.

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ℹ️ About This Report

All data shown is publicly available network metadata — IP addresses do not reliably identify individuals. Assessments are probabilistic and should not be used as sole basis for access control decisions. To report an issue or request data review, contact admin@ipdebrief.com.