171.231.178.160
171.231.178.160 is an IPv4 address, geolocated to Da Nang, Vietnam. Its reverse DNS name is dynamic-ip-adsl.viettel.vn. As of October 11, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (25/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
# IP Intelligence Briefing: 171.231.178.160/32
Classification: Low Risk | Generated: 2026-07-22
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## Executive Summary
IP 171.231.178.160 is a low-risk residential ISP address with no active threat indicators. The address is currently firewalled with no open services, exhibits stable ownership characteristics, and shows no evidence of malicious activity across all threat feeds.
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## IP Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Risk Score | 0/100 |
| Provider Score | 0/100 |
| Authority Score | 0/100 |
| Reputation | Low Risk |
| Country | United States (US) |
| Region | Illinois (IL), Chicago |
| ASN | 7552 |
| BGP Prefix | 171.231.176.0/21 |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| Route Stability | Unstable |
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## Network Classification
- Infrastructure Type: Residential ISP (Viettel)
- Connection Type: Dynamic IP Address
- Services: None (Firewalled / No Services)
- Open Ports: 0
- Proxy/VPN/Tor: Negative on all checks
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## DNS Analysis
- PTR Record: dynamic-ip-adsl.viettel.vn
- Forward Resolution: dynamic-ip-adsl.viettel.vn
- Forward Confirmed: No (geo mismatch with Vietnam DNS)
- Email Auth: SPF record present
- Hosted Domains: 0
*Note: DNS records indicate Viettel (Vietnamese ISP) while geolocation shows Chicago, IL—suggests dynamic residential allocation.*
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## Threat Indicators
- Blacklist Count: 0
- Abuse Confidence Score: N/A
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Campaign Association: None detected
- Threat Feeds: Empty
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## Observation History (40 signals)
Risk Trend: Stable/Minimal
The IP has been observed across 40 signals with consistent "Minimal" risk classification. Operator score remains stable at 0.1304 across all observations. No significant degradation or escalation in threat posture detected.
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## Neighborhood Analysis (/24 Subnet)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Subnet | 171.231.178.0/24 |
| Total Neighbors | 9 |
| Abuse Density | 0 |
| High-Risk IPs | 0 |
| Medium-Risk IPs | 1 |
| Low-Risk IPs | 8 |
Notable Neighbors:
- 171.231.178.49 (Risk: 49)
- 171.231.178.7, .54, .91, .189, .206, .244 (Risk: 25)
- 171.231.178.39, .226 (Risk: 0)
The subnet demonstrates minimal abuse density with no high-risk concentration.
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## Recommended Actions
No immediate defensive actions required. The IP presents a standard residential ISP profile with no malicious indicators. Standard logging and monitoring is sufficient.
Rule Generation Status: No specific firewall rules recommended due to low-risk classification.
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## Conclusion
IP 171.231.178.160 is a benign residential address with no evidence of compromise or malicious activity. The consistent low-risk profile across historical observations and absence of threat indicators support continued standard monitoring without escalation.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Unknown |
| ASN | — |
| Network Name | — |
| CIDR Block | — |
| RIR | — |
| Country | — |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | dynamic-ip-adsl.viettel.vn |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | dynamic-adsl.viettel.vndynamic-ip-adsl.viettel.vn |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 40% (Fair) |
| SPF | 3/3 domains |
| DMARC | 3/3 domains |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| CAA | Not configured |
| Domains Checked | 3 domains |
☁️ 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 | AS7552 |
| Network Prefix | 171.231.176.0/21 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 22% | 1 | 1 |
| geolocation | 36% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 16% | 6 | 7 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Low (30%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-02 04:23:01 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-11 07:02:36 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-10-11 07:04:12 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 16 |
| Total Observations | 21 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 171.231.178.160
Where is 171.231.178.160 located?
Geolocation data places 171.231.178.160 in Da Nang, Da Nang, 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 171.231.178.160 malicious or safe?
171.231.178.160 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 171.231.178.160?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 171.231.178.160 is dynamic-ip-adsl.viettel.vn. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.