171.243.148.21 is an IPv4 address operated by IRT-VNNIC-AP (AS7552), geolocated to Phan Thiết, Vietnam. Its reverse DNS name is dynamic-ip-adsl.viettel.vn. As of October 11, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Moderate Risk (40/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
## IP Intelligence Briefing: 171.243.148.21/32
Executive Summary
IP address 171.243.148.21 is classified as Low Risk with an overall risk score of 15. The IP demonstrates minimal threat activity, operates with firewalled/no services, and exhibits no malicious indicators. Current security posture warrants standard monitoring without immediate blocking actions.
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Network Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Risk Score** | 15 (Low Risk) |
| **Location** | Chicago, IL, US |
| **ASN/Provider** | 7552 (Comcast/Cogent transit) |
| **BGP Prefix** | 171.243.148.0/22 |
| **Network Role** | Firewalled / No Services |
| **Mobile/Residential** | No |
| **Cloud/CDN/Proxy** | No |
DNS & Hostname Analysis
The IP resolves to `dynamic-ip-adsl.viettel.vn` with a forward confirmation failure. PTR records consistently point to the same hostname, indicating dynamic residential ISP allocation. Email authentication records (SPF/DMARC) are present but no hosted domains or certificates are associated.
Threat Indicators
- Blacklist Status: 0 blacklists
- DNSBL Listed: 1 of 8 total lists (dnsblListedCount)
- Known Campaigns: None
- Tor Exit/Attacker/Spam Source: False
- Abuse Confidence: Not applicable
- Threat Feeds: Empty
Control Plane & Routing
- Operator Score: 0.1304 (Minimal)
- Route Stability: False (isRouteStable)
- MoAS Status: False
- RPKI/IRR Consistency: Not evaluated
- DNSSEC: Valid
Historical Behavior
Analysis of 40 signal observations reveals consistent low-risk behavior:
- Operator score maintained at 0.1304 across all recent observations
- Signal type 2349 (routing/operator) shows "Minimal" classification
- No significant temporal shifts in threat posture
- Threat persistence days: 0
- No persistent malicious activity detected
Neighborhood Context
The /24 subnet (171.243.148.0/24) contains 17 sibling IPs:
- Abuse Density: 0
- Risk Distribution: 0 High, 7 Medium, 9 Low
- Notable Neighbors:
- 171.243.148.105 (Risk: 55)
- 171.243.148.69, 171.243.148.70, 171.243.148.197, 171.243.148.199, 171.243.148.230 (Risk: 40)
The target IP sits within a subnet showing mixed risk profiles, with the target itself representing the lower-risk segment.
Traceroute Analysis
- Hop Count: 23
- First Hop RTT: 0.2ms
- Last Hop RTT: 256ms
- Timed Out Hops: 5
- Transit Networks: Comcast, Cogent
- GeoValidation: 0 probes, geoPlausible false
Recommended Actions
No specific security actions or firewall rules are recommended at this time due to the low-risk classification. Standard monitoring protocols apply.
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Intelligence Conclusion
IP 171.243.148.21 exhibits characteristics consistent with a dynamically allocated residential or business IP address. The absence of open ports, threat indicators, and malicious reputation supports a benign classification. The subnet context shows elevated risk among neighboring addresses, but the target IP maintains its low-risk posture. No immediate threat mitigation required; maintain routine monitoring.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | IRT-VNNIC-AP |
| ASN | AS7552 |
| Network Name | VIETTEL-VN |
| CIDR Block | 171.224.0.0/11 |
| RIR | APNIC |
| Country | VN |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 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-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 | |||
| 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 | AS7552 |
| Network Prefix | 171.243.148.0/22 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| ownership | 32% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 14% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 28% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 25% | 10 | 15 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-02 04:23:01 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-11 00:56:37 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-10-11 00:56:48 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 23 |
| Total Observations | 28 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 171.243.148.21
Who owns the IP address 171.243.148.21?
171.243.148.21 is registered to IRT-VNNIC-AP. The address falls within the 171.224.0.0/11 network block. Registration is held at APNIC.
Where is 171.243.148.21 located?
Geolocation data places 171.243.148.21 in Phan Thiết, 40, 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 171.243.148.21 malicious or safe?
171.243.148.21 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 171.243.148.21?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 171.243.148.21 is dynamic-ip-adsl.viettel.vn. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.