189.6.238.163
189.6.238.163 is an IPv4 address announced by AS28573, with approximate network location Porto Alegre, Brazil. It belongs to a mobile network with reverse DNS name bd06eea3.virtua.com.br. As of November 12, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Registered holder | Claro NXT Telecomunicacoes Ltda |
| ASN | AS28573 |
| Network Name | 82566 |
| CIDR Block | 189.4.0.0/14 |
| RIR | LACNIC |
| Network registration country | BR |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | bd06eea3.virtua.com.br |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | bd06eea3.virtua.com.br |
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 | Residential |
| Service Purpose | Residential Endpoint |
| Network Tier | End-User — Residential ISP endpoint |
🔌 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 | AS28573 |
| Network Prefix | 189.6.128.0/17 |
| 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 | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| Overall | 12% | 3 | 3 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Recent
| First Seen | 2026-11-08 19:39:13 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-10 14:13:22 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-12 14:24:24 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Recent |
| Signal Types | 15 |
| Total Observations | 15 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 189.6.238.163
Who owns the IP address 189.6.238.163?
189.6.238.163 is registered to Claro NXT Telecomunicacoes Ltda. The address falls within the 189.4.0.0/14 network block. Registration is held at LACNIC.
Where is 189.6.238.163 located?
Geolocation data places 189.6.238.163 in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. IP geolocation is approximate, not a precise physical address. Registration country and certificate organization addresses do not establish service location.
Is 189.6.238.163 malicious or safe?
189.6.238.163 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 189.6.238.163?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 189.6.238.163 is bd06eea3.virtua.com.br. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.
Is 189.6.238.163 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
189.6.238.163 is classified as a mobile network and a residential network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.