# IP Intelligence Briefing: 168.90.177.192
Classification: Low Risk – Government/Educational Infrastructure
Date of Analysis: 2026-07-24
## Executive Summary
IP address 168.90.177.192 is associated with the National Secretariat of Information and Communication Technologies (Secretaria Nacional de Tecnologias de la Información y Comunicaciones) in Paraguay. Risk assessment indicates low threat profile with no active malicious indicators. The IP resolves to a legitimate educational portal and operates within a government-managed network block.
## Ownership and Network Context
- ASN: 264705
- Organization: Secretaria Nacional de Tecnologias de la Información y Comunicaciones
- CIDR Block: 168.90.176.0 - 168.90.179.255 (/22)
- Location: Asunción, Paraguay (PY)
- RIR Registration: ARIN
- Abuse Contact: noc@mitic.gov.py
## Risk Assessment
| Metric | Value | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 25/100 | Low |
| Threat Indicators | 0 | None |
| Blacklist Count | 1 | Minor (DNSBL) |
| Known Attacker | No | Clean |
| Spam Source | No | Clean |
| Tor Exit Node | No | Clean |
| Subnet Abuse Density | 0% | Clean |
## Technical Profile
- DNS Resolution: portal.fcsypunca.edu.py (forward confirmed)
- Open Ports: None detected
- Service Status: Firewalled / No Services
- Domain: edu.py (educational domain)
- TLS Certificate: Not observed
- Operator Score: 0.2609 (Basic)
## Relationship Analysis
The IP exhibits the following associations:
- DNS Associations: Multiple records pointing to portal.fcsypunca.edu.py
- Network Affiliation: Same /22 block (168.90.176.0/22) with 168.90.177.0/24 subnet
- Neighbor IPs: 0 active neighbors in /24 subnet
## Historical Observation Summary
Fourteen total observations recorded since 2026-07-24. Key findings:
- Consistent ownership attribution to Paraguayan government entity
- Stable abuse contact (noc@mitic.gov.py) across observations
- Subnet abuse density remains at 0.0
- Classification maintained as "clean" throughout observation period
- No persistent malicious activity detected
## Threat Indicators
Active Threats: None
Campaign Affiliations: None
Associated IPs: 0
Certificate Matches: 0
## Recommended Actions
Given the low-risk classification and government infrastructure association, no immediate blocking or mitigation actions are recommended. The single DNSBL listing warrants monitoring but does not indicate active malicious activity.
Firewall/Security Rule Recommendation:
No blocking required. Allow traffic with standard logging for forensic purposes.
```bash
# Example iptables rule (permissive with logging)
iptables -A INPUT -s 168.90.177.192 -j LOG --log-prefix "IP-168-90-177-192: "
```
## SOC Analyst Notes
- IP represents legitimate government infrastructure with educational portal function
- No evidence of command and control, scanning, or exploitation activity
- DNSBL listing appears to be legacy or misconfiguration (no other threat indicators)
- Continue passive monitoring without active intervention
- No correlation with known threat campaigns or correlated IP infrastructure
Threat Level: LOW
Action Required: None
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Secretaria Nacional de Tecnologias de la Información y Comunicaciones |
| ASN | AS264705 |
| Network Name | 168.90.176.0 - 168.90.179.255 |
| CIDR Block | 168.90.176.0/22 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | PY |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | portal.fcsypunca.edu.py |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | portal.fcsypunca.edu.py |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 40% (Fair) |
| SPF | 0/3 domains |
| DMARC | 0/3 domains |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
| Domains Checked | 3 domains |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Web Server |
| Network Tier | Tier 3 — Basic operator with some routing infrastructure |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | http | tcp | — |
| 443 | https | tcp | — |
| Closed Ports | 22, 25, 3389, 8080, 8443 (2 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | afunca.org.py |
| Valid From | 2026-07-22T14:33:04+00:00 |
| Valid Until | 2026-10-20T14:33:03+00:00 |
| TLS Protocol | Tls13 |
| Cipher Suite | TLS_AES_256_GCM_SHA384 |
| Signature Algorithm | sha384ECDSA |
| Validity Period | 89 days |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS264705 |
| Network Prefix | 168.90.177.0/24 |
| Route mapping | Found |
| HSTS | Not detected |
| CSP | Not detected |
| HTTP/2 | Not detected |
🎯 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 (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-08 00:50:39 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-27 00:12:35 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 06:53:28 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 18 |
| Total Observations | 22 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 168.90.177.192
Who owns the IP address 168.90.177.192?
168.90.177.192 is registered to Secretaria Nacional de Tecnologias de la Información y Comunicaciones. The address falls within the 168.90.176.0/22 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 168.90.177.192 located?
Geolocation data places 168.90.177.192 in PY. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 168.90.177.192 malicious or safe?
168.90.177.192 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 168.90.177.192?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 168.90.177.192 is portal.fcsypunca.edu.py. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
What ports are open on 168.90.177.192?
Responsive ports observed on 168.90.177.192 include 80, 443. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.