# IP Intelligence Briefing: 160.191.243.188/32
Classification: Moderate Risk | Last Updated: 2026-07-22 | Data Sources: IPDebrief
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## Executive Summary
IP 160.191.243.188 is assigned to Vietnamese cloud infrastructure operator IRT-VNNIC-AP (ASN 153416). The IP presents a moderate risk profile (score: 50) with no active threat indicators. The subnet 160.191.243.0/24 is classified as clean with zero abuse density.
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## Infrastructure Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Organization** | IRT-VNNIC-AP (HOANGDIEUVNCLOUD-VN) |
| **ASN** | 153416 |
| **CIDR Block** | 160.191.242.0/23 |
| **Geolocation** | Vietnam (VN) |
| **Network Role** | Provider/Infrastructure |
| **Service Status** | Firewalled / No Services |
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## Threat Assessment
Risk Indicators
- Risk Score: 50 (Moderate)
- Threat Indicators: None detected
- Blacklist Count: 2 DNSBL entries
- Known Campaigns: None
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
Network Characteristics
- Open Ports: None observed
- TLS Certificate: Not detected
- HTTP Services: Not detected
- DNS Records: No PTR, no forward resolution, 0 hosted domains
- Email Auth: No SPF, DMARC, or TXT records
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## Neighborhood Analysis
Subnet: 160.191.243.0/24
- Abuse Density: 0%
- Classification: Clean
- Total Siblings: 3
- Active Siblings: 1
- Threat Siblings: 0
Adjacent IPs:
| IP Address | Risk Score | Authority Score |
|---|---|---|
| 160.191.243.85 | 25 | 50 |
| 160.191.243.204 | 25 | 50 |
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## Historical Observations
Total Signals Observed: 15
Recent Signal Activity (2026-07-22):
- Geolocation: Consistent Vietnam placement (14.06°N, 108.28°E) with 600km accuracy radius
- Network Performance: Average RTT 261.6ms, Minimum possible RTT 186.5ms
- Ownership Stability: No ownership changes detected
- Threat Persistence: 0 threat observation days
- Malicious Classification: Not persistently malicious
Temporal Indicators:
- Ownership Changes: 0
- Threat Persistence Days: 0
- Is Persistently Malicious: False
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## Control Plane Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| BGP Prefix | 160.191.242.0/23 |
| Route Stability | False |
| RPKI State | Not reported |
| Route Changes (30d) | 0 |
| DNSSEC Valid | True |
| DNSBL Listed Count | 2 of 8 |
| Operator Score | 0.1304 (Minimal) |
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## Relationships
- Network Associations: HOANGDIEUVNCLOUD-VN (3 entries)
- Hostname Relationships: None
- Certificate Relationships: None
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## Security Recommendations
Current Status: MONITOR
No immediate blocking or firewall rules recommended. The IP exhibits infrastructure characteristics with no active malicious indicators.
Monitoring Indicators
1. Subnet-wide monitoring: 160.191.243.0/24 shows clean classification with low-risk adjacent IPs
2. Geographic context: Vietnam-based cloud infrastructure — evaluate against known threat actor patterns from this region
3. Baseline behavior: No services currently detected — monitor for service emergence
Actionable Rules (if needed)
```bash
# Default: Allow (no immediate block required)
# Monitor for: Port scanning, service emergence, DNS activity
```
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## Conclusion
IP 160.191.243.188 is Vietnamese cloud infrastructure with no active threat indicators. The moderate risk score reflects general infrastructure categorization rather than malicious activity. Continue standard monitoring protocols; no immediate remediation required.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | IRT-VNNIC-AP |
| ASN | AS153416 |
| Network Name | HOANGDIEUVNCLOUD-VN |
| CIDR Block | 160.191.242.0/23 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | VN |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR Record | No PTR |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 0% (None) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| 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 | AS153416 |
| Network Prefix | 160.191.242.0/23 |
| 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 | 2026-07-02 04:21:06 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-09-29 03:06:37 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-09-28 21:04:39 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 19 |
| Total Observations | 20 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 160.191.243.188
Who owns the IP address 160.191.243.188?
160.191.243.188 is registered to IRT-VNNIC-AP. The address falls within the 160.191.242.0/23 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 160.191.243.188 located?
Geolocation data places 160.191.243.188 in New York. 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 160.191.243.188 malicious or safe?
160.191.243.188 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.