# INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 191.190.98.129
Classification: Low Risk / Mobile IP
Date: Current Analysis
Status: Active Observation
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## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IP address 191.190.98.129 is a mobile device endpoint with a risk score of 0. The address is associated with Claro NXT Telecomunicacoes Ltda (ASN 28573) and exhibits no active threat indicators. No firewall blocking is currently recommended based on available intelligence.
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## NETWORK OWNERSHIP & INFRASTRUCTURE
- Organization: Claro NXT Telecomunicacoes Ltda
- ASN: 28573
- Netname: 216256
- CIDR Block: 191.188.0.0/14
- RIR: LACNIC (Latin America)
- Registration Date: Not available
The IP belongs to a mobile telecommunications infrastructure under Claro S.A., a major Brazilian telecommunications provider.
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## GEOLOCATION ANALYSIS
Conflicting Data Detected:
- Profile Data: US, Georgia, Atlanta
- Mobile Carrier Data: Brazil (MCC 724, MNC 05)
- History Signals: Brazil, Ceará, Fortaleza
Geolocation Confidence: Inconsistent across sources. The mobile carrier data (Claro Brazil) aligns with the organizational registration (LACNIC), suggesting the US/Georgia data may be inaccurate or represent a proxy/gateway.
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## NETWORK CLASSIFICATION
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Connection Type** | Mobile (LTE/5G) |
| **Carrier** | Claro S.A. |
| **Infrastructure** | Firewalled / No Services |
| **Open Ports** | None detected |
| **DNS PTR** | bfbe6281.virtua.com.br |
| **Forward Resolution** | 1 hostname |
| **Is Cloud/CDN/VPN** | No |
| **Is Hosting/Proxy** | No |
The IP is a standard mobile device endpoint with no open services. DNS reverse lookup resolves to a Virtua domain.
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## THREAT INTELLIGENCE
Risk Assessment:
- Risk Score: 0 (Low Risk)
- Abuse Confidence: Not elevated
- Blacklist Status: Not listed (0 DNSBL listings)
- Known Campaigns: None
- Is Known Attacker: No
- Is Tor Exit Node: No
Threat Indicators: None detected. No threat feeds, campaigns, or malicious activity associated with this IP.
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## OBSERVATION HISTORY
Total Observations: 13
Latest Activity: 2026-07-26
Signal Summary:
- ASN/Network registration data consistently present
- Geolocation signals show Brazil (Fortaleza, Ceará) in recent history
- Operator score: 0.15 (Minimal risk)
- Listed on 8 DNSBL lists with 0 active listings
- No threat persistence detected
The IP has been observed with stable network attributes over the observation period.
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## RELATIONSHIP GRAPH
1. Same Network: 216256 (Netname)
2. DNS Association: bfbe6281.virtua.com.br
No additional correlated IPs, hostnames, or organizations identified beyond the primary network and DNS relationship.
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## NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS
Subnet: 191.190.98.129/24
- Total Siblings: 0
- Active Siblings: 0
- Threat Siblings: 0
- Abuse Density: 0
- Inherited Risk: 0
The /24 subnet contains no other active or known threat IPs.
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## RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Current Risk Level: Low Risk
Recommended Action: No blocking required
Based on the risk score of 0 and absence of threat indicators, no firewall rules or blocking actions are recommended. The IP is classified as a standard mobile device endpoint with no malicious activity detected.
SOC Analyst Notes:
- Monitor for any changes in threat indicators
- Be aware of geolocation inconsistencies in automated systems
- Consider context when evaluating connection logs (mobile traffic expected)
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End of Briefing
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Claro NXT Telecomunicacoes Ltda |
| ASN | AS28573 |
| Network Name | 216256 |
| CIDR Block | 191.188.0.0/14 |
| RIR | LACNIC |
| Country | BR |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | bfbe6281.virtua.com.br |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | bfbe6281.virtua.com.br |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 0% (None) |
| SPF | 0/2 domains |
| DMARC | 0/2 domains |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| CAA | Not configured |
| Domains Checked | 2 domains |
☁️ 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 | |||
| 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 | AS28573 |
| Network Prefix | 191.190.96.0/19 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| routing | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| Overall | 8% | 2 | 2 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-11 02:18:26 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-04 23:41:33 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-10-04 23:41:50 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 21 |
| Total Observations | 22 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 191.190.98.129
Who owns the IP address 191.190.98.129?
191.190.98.129 is registered to Claro NXT Telecomunicacoes Ltda. The address falls within the 191.188.0.0/14 network block. Registration is held at LACNIC.
Where is 191.190.98.129 located?
Geolocation data places 191.190.98.129 in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 191.190.98.129 malicious or safe?
191.190.98.129 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 191.190.98.129?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 191.190.98.129 is bfbe6281.virtua.com.br. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.
Is 191.190.98.129 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
191.190.98.129 is classified as a mobile network and a residential network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.