196.169.21.12
## IP Intelligence Briefing: 196.169.21.12/32
Classification: Low Risk / No Active Services Detected
Overview:
The target IP 196.169.21.12 is classified as Low Risk with an overall risk score of 0. The address belongs to ASN 24691 (ORG-TT1-AFRINIC), registered to Didier HUNG WAN LUK under AFRINIC (CIDR: 196.168.0.0/14). Geolocation data indicates United Kingdom (London), though historical observations show conflicting data with Togo (TG) appearing in recent signal history at 0.70 confidence.
Threat Assessment:
- Risk Score: 0 (Low Risk)
- Blacklist Status: Not listed on threat feeds (blacklistCount: 0)
- Threat Indicators: None detected
- Campaign Associations: No known campaigns or certificate matches
- Persistence: Not persistently malicious (0 threat observation days)
- Service Status: No open ports detected (Firewalled / No Services)
- Network Role: Not identified as CDN, Cloud, VPN, Proxy, Tor, or Hosting infrastructure
Control Plane Analysis:
- Origin ASN: 24691
- BGP Prefix: 196.169.16.0/21
- Route Stability: False (routing instability observed)
- DNSSEC: Valid
- DNSBL Status: Listed on 8 lists with 0 DNSBL hits (requires further investigation)
- Operator Score: 0.1304 (Minimal risk classification)
Neighborhood Assessment:
Subnet 196.169.21.12/24 shows minimal activity:
- Abuse Density: 0
- Neighbor Count: 1 (196.169.21.64)
- Neighbor Risk Score: 25 (moderate risk)
- Risk Distribution: 1 low-risk IP, 0 medium, 0 high
Observation History:
12 observations recorded. Recent activity from 2026-07-25 includes:
- Geolocation discrepancies between GB and TG
- Operator score labeled "Minimal" with 0.30 confidence
- No escalation in threat signals
Relationship Graph:
- 2 "Same Network" relationships to ORG-TT1-AFRINIC
- No external entity relationships (no hostnames, organizations, or certificates)
Traceroute Data:
- Hop Count: 29
- First Hop RTT: 0.2ms
- Last Hop RTT: 120.3ms
- Timed Out Hops: 16
- Transit Networks: Comcast, Cogent
Recommended Actions:
1. Monitor Neighbor IP: 196.169.21.64 shows elevated risk (score 25) and warrants observation
2. Geolocation Validation: Investigate discrepancy between GB and TG geolocation data
3. DNSBL Investigation: Review the 8 DNSBL listings despite 0 active hits
4. Route Stability: Monitor for routing changes given false stability status
5. Current IP: No immediate action required for 196.169.21.12; maintain passive observation
Summary:
The target IP presents a low-risk profile with no active malicious indicators. The IP appears to be a static, firewalled address with no services exposed. Primary concerns are the geolocation inconsistencies and the moderate-risk neighbor (196.169.21.64). Recommended to add the neighbor to monitoring lists while maintaining passive observation of the target.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Didier HUNG WAN LUK |
| ASN | AS24691 |
| Network Name | ORG-TT1-AFRINIC |
| CIDR Block | 196.168.0.0/14 |
| RIR | AFRINIC |
| Country | TG |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR Record | No PTR |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 20% (Poor) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Unknown — Insufficient routing data to classify |
🔌 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 | AS24691 |
| Network Prefix | 196.169.16.0/21 |
| 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 | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| Overall | 16% | 4 | 4 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-09 01:19:20 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-26 23:24:16 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 07:04:37 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 17 |
| Total Observations | 18 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 196.169.21.12
Who owns the IP address 196.169.21.12?
196.169.21.12 is registered to Didier HUNG WAN LUK. The address falls within the 196.168.0.0/14 network block. Registration is held at AFRINIC.
Where is 196.169.21.12 located?
Geolocation data places 196.169.21.12 in London, Maritime, United Kingdom. The local time zone is Europe/London. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 196.169.21.12 malicious or safe?
196.169.21.12 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.