188.165.242.169
188.165.242.169 is an IPv4 address operated by OVH (AS16276), with approximate network location New York, United States. It belongs to datacenter or hosting infrastructure with reverse DNS name ns318405.ip-188-165-242.eu. As of November 11, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Registered holder | Octave Klaba |
| ASN | AS16276 |
| Network Name | OVH |
| CIDR Block | 188.165.192.0/18 |
| RIR | RIPE |
| Network registration country | FR |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | ns318405.ip-188-165-242.eu |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | ns318405.ip-188-165-242.eu |
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.
| spf | Not checked |
| dmarc | Not checked |
| fcrDns | Not checked |
| dnssec | Not checked |
| caa | Not checked |
☁️ 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 | — |
| 22 | ssh | tcp | Banner detected |
| Closed Ports | 25, 3389, 8080, 8443 (3 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | Web server detected |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS16276 |
| Network Prefix | 188.165.0.0/16 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 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 | 50% | 2 | 3 |
| ownership | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 35% | 2 | 2 |
| Overall | 22% | 6 | 7 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Stale
| First Seen | 2026-09-28 07:56:30 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-05 03:00:46 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-11 06:44:22 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Stale |
| Signal Types | 21 |
| Total Observations | 21 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 188.165.242.169
Who owns the IP address 188.165.242.169?
188.165.242.169 is registered to Octave Klaba. The address falls within the 188.165.192.0/18 network block. Registration is held at RIPE.
Where is 188.165.242.169 located?
Geolocation data places 188.165.242.169 in New York, US-NY, United States. The local time zone is America/New_York. IP geolocation is approximate, not a precise physical address. Registration country and certificate organization addresses do not establish service location.
Is 188.165.242.169 malicious or safe?
188.165.242.169 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 188.165.242.169?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 188.165.242.169 is ns318405.ip-188-165-242.eu. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
What ports are open on 188.165.242.169?
Responsive ports observed on 188.165.242.169 include 80, 443, 22. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.
Is 188.165.242.169 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
188.165.242.169 is classified as cloud infrastructure and hosting infrastructure based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.