178.238.234.244 is an IPv4 address operated by CONTABO - Contabo GmbH, DE (AS51167), with approximate network location Lauterbourg, France. Its reverse DNS name is vmi3418425.contaboserver.net. As of November 13, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Registered holder | Johannes Selg |
| ASN | AS51167 |
| Network Name | CONTABO |
| CIDR Block | 178.238.234.0/24 |
| RIR | RIPE |
| Network registration country | DE |
| Routing operator | CONTABO - Contabo GmbH, DE |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | vmi3418425.contaboserver.net |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | vmi3418425.contaboserver.net |
DNS Posture
Results describe the queried names. SPF, DMARC and CAA are domain policies, not requirements for every IP. DNSSEC here describes reverse DNS; inconclusive validation does not mean unsigned.
Not assessed: 0 conclusive IP DNS checks.
| caa | Not found at queried name net |
| spf | Unknown / lookup inconclusive vmi3418425.contaboserver.net |
| dmarc | Unknown / lookup inconclusive _dmarc.vmi3418425.contaboserver.net |
| dnssec | Unknown / lookup inconclusive 244.234.238.178.in-addr.arpa |
| fcrDns | Unknown / lookup inconclusive vmi3418425.contaboserver.net |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Multi-Service Host |
| Network Tier | Hosting — Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | http | tcp | — |
| 22 | ssh | tcp | Banner detected |
| Closed Ports | 25, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (2 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS51167 |
| Network Prefix | 178.238.234.0/23 |
| 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 | 27% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 24% | 2 | 3 |
| ownership | 20% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 22% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 24% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 21% | 10 | 17 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (55%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-05 23:58:06 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-12 00:06:23 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-13 03:50:05 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 24 |
| Total Observations | 34 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 178.238.234.244
Who owns the IP address 178.238.234.244?
178.238.234.244 is registered to Johannes Selg. The address falls within the 178.238.234.0/24 network block. Registration is held at RIPE.
Where is 178.238.234.244 located?
Geolocation data places 178.238.234.244 in Lauterbourg, Grand Est, France. The local time zone is Europe/Paris. IP geolocation is approximate, not a precise physical address. Registration country and certificate organization addresses do not establish service location.
Is 178.238.234.244 malicious or safe?
178.238.234.244 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 178.238.234.244?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 178.238.234.244 is vmi3418425.contaboserver.net. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
What ports are open on 178.238.234.244?
Responsive ports observed on 178.238.234.244 include 80, 22. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.