176.31.21.38
176.31.21.38 is an IPv4 address operated by OVH Hispano (AS16276), geolocated to New York, Spain. It belongs to datacenter or hosting infrastructure with reverse DNS name 176-31-21-38.pool.sistemaip.net. As of November 3, 2026, IPDebrief rates it High Risk (70/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
## INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 176.31.21.38
Classification: Moderate Risk (Score: 40/100)
Date: August 2026
Analyst: IPDebrief Intelligence Team
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IP 176.31.21.38 is a cloud-hosted server operating under OVH Hispano (ASN 16276) infrastructure in Spain. The IP presents moderate risk due to DNSBL listings (2/8 lists) and cloud hosting context, though no active threat indicators were detected. The IP resolves to a generic hosting pool hostname and serves web traffic over HTTPS with a Let's Encrypt certificate.
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NETWORK OWNERSHIP & GEOSPATIAL
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Organization** | OVH Hispano |
| **ASN** | 16276 |
| **CIDR Block** | 176.31.21.0/25 |
| **Country** | Spain (ES) |
| **Infrastructure Type** | CloudCompute |
| **DNS Name** | 176-31-21-38.pool.sistemaip.net |
| **PTR Record** | Confirmed forward resolution |
Geolocation signals consistently place the IP in Spain with 500km accuracy radius. No Tor, VPN, or proxy associations detected.
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THREAT INDICATORS
Risk Assessment: Moderate Risk (40/100)
- DNSBL Status: Listed on 2 of 8 threat feeds
- Abuse Confidence: Not explicitly scored
- Known Attacker: False
- Spam Source: False
- Tor Exit Node: False
Temporal Analysis:
- Total observations: 22 signals
- Threat observation count: 1
- Is persistently malicious: False
- Route stability: Not stable (route changes observed in 30-day window)
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TECHNICAL PROFILE
Services & Ports:
- TCP/80 (HTTP)
- TCP/443 (HTTPS)
Server Fingerprint:
- Web Server: Apache/2.4.38 (Debian)
- HTTP Status Code: 302 (Redirect)
- TLS Certificate: Let's Encrypt (CN=pre.onex.auta.es)
- HSTS/CSP Headers: Absent
DNS Configuration:
- SPF Record: Present
- DMARC Record: Absent
- TXT Record Count: 0
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NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS
Subnet 176.31.21.0/24 classified as "mostly_clean" with the following characteristics:
- Abuse density: Low
- Total siblings in subnet: 1 active
- Threat siblings: 1 detected
- Risk inheritance: Score of 2
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RELATIONSHIPS
Primary associations:
- DNS Association: 176-31-21-38.pool.sistemaip.net (repeated 13 occurrences)
- Network Association: OVH_44575811 (repeated 14 occurrences)
No external organizational or campaign links identified.
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OBSERVATION HISTORY
Key signals observed:
1. 2026-08-11: HTTP fingerprint (Apache/2.4.38, status 302, TTFB 314ms)
2. 2026-08-05: Geolocation inference (Spain, 40% confidence)
3. 2026-08-05: Subnet classification (mostly_clean, abuse density 1)
4. 2026-08-05: Network role identification (OVH CloudCompute)
Historical data indicates consistent cloud hosting behavior with no escalation in threat profile.
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RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Firewall Rules:
| Platform | Rule |
|---|---|
| iptables | `iptables -A INPUT -s 176.31.21.38 -j DROP` |
| nftables | `nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 176.31.21.38 drop` |
| nginx | `deny 176.31.21.38;` |
| pfSense | `176.31.21.38/32` |
| Cloudflare WAF | Block with expression: `ip.src eq 176.31.21.38` |
| AWS WAF | Add to allow/block list: `176.31.21.38/32` |
Note: These recommendations are probabilistic and should be combined with other signals before taking action.
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ASSESSMENT
IP 176.31.21.38 represents moderate-risk cloud infrastructure. While no active malicious campaigns or known threat indicators were identified, the presence of DNSBL listings and moderate risk score warrant defensive blocking. The IP operates on legitimate cloud hosting with standard web services. Continued monitoring recommended for any changes in behavior or threat feed status.
Recommendation: Block at perimeter firewall with monitoring for future activity.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | OVH Hispano |
| ASN | AS16276 |
| Network Name | OVH_44575811 |
| CIDR Block | 176.31.21.0/25 |
| RIR | RIPE |
| Country | ES |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 176-31-21-38.pool.sistemaip.net |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | 176-31-21-38.pool.sistemaip.net |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 60% (Good) |
| SPF | 15/15 domains |
| DMARC | 6/15 domains |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| CAA | Not configured |
| Domains Checked | 15 domains |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Web Server |
| Network Tier | Hosting — Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | http | tcp | — |
| 443 | https | tcp | — |
| 8443 | https-alt | tcp | — |
| Closed Ports | 22, 25, 3389, 8080 (3 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | Web server detected |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | pre.onex.auta.es |
| Valid From | 2026-08-18T22:21:25+00:00 |
| Valid Until | 2026-11-16T22:21:24+00:00 |
| TLS Protocol | Tls13 |
| Cipher Suite | TLS_AES_256_GCM_SHA384 |
| Signature Algorithm | sha256RSA |
| Validity Period | 89 days |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS16276 |
| Network Prefix | 176.31.0.0/16 |
| 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 | 29% | 2 | 6 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 24% | 2 | 7 |
| ownership | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 14% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 18% | 10 | 23 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Moderate (55%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-10 20:09:46 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-04 11:08:18 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-03 22:51:44 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 25 |
| Total Observations | 48 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 176.31.21.38
Who owns the IP address 176.31.21.38?
176.31.21.38 is registered to OVH Hispano. The address falls within the 176.31.21.0/25 network block. Registration is held at RIPE.
Where is 176.31.21.38 located?
Geolocation data places 176.31.21.38 in New York. The local time zone is Europe/Madrid. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 176.31.21.38 malicious or safe?
176.31.21.38 currently carries a high risk assessment, meaning indicators associated with malicious or abusive activity have been observed. This assessment is generated from continuously collected signals and can change over time.
What is the hostname for 176.31.21.38?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 176.31.21.38 is 176-31-21-38.pool.sistemaip.net. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
What ports are open on 176.31.21.38?
Responsive ports observed on 176.31.21.38 include 80, 443, 8443. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.
Is 176.31.21.38 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
176.31.21.38 is classified as cloud infrastructure and hosting infrastructure based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.