196.176.102.104
# IP Intelligence Briefing: 196.176.102.104/32
Date: 2026-07-25
Classification: Low Risk - Defensive Monitoring
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## Executive Summary
IP address 196.176.102.104 is assessed as Low Risk with a risk score of 0. The address belongs to organization "Anis Dilou" (ASN: 37693) under the Afrinic RIR, allocated the /16 block 196.176.0.0 - 196.176.255.255. No active threats, campaigns, or malicious indicators were detected across all observation periods.
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## Risk Profile
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Overall Risk Score | 0 (Low Risk) |
| Provider Score | 0 |
| Authority Score | 0 |
| Stability Score | 0 |
| Blacklist Count | 0 |
| DNSBL Listed | 0 / 8 |
| Known Attacker | No |
| Tor Exit Node | No |
| Spam Source | No |
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## Ownership & Registration
- ASN: 37693
- Organization: Anis Dilou
- Network: 196.176.0.0 - 196.176.255.255 (/16)
- RIR: Afrinic
- CIDR Block: 196.176.0.0/16
- Control Plane Origin: 376.176.0.0/17
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## Geolocation Analysis
Data Quality Flag: INCONSISTENT
The IP exhibits geographic validation issues:
- Profile Geolocation: United States (US), New York, US-NY
- Historical Records: Tunisia (TN), Tunis; Aryanah, Ariana Governorate
- GeoConsensus: False (sources disagree)
- GeoPlausible: False
- Distance Validation: Failed
This geographic inconsistency suggests potential routing anomalies or data source conflicts. The Afrinic registration (Africa RIR) aligns with Tunisian geolocation data, creating a conflict with the US-based geolocation.
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## Network Services & DNS
| Category | Status |
|---|---|
| Open Ports | None detected |
| TLS Certificate | None |
| HTTP Title | None |
| DNS Forward Resolution | Not confirmed |
| PTR Hostnames | None |
| Hosted Domains | 0 |
| SPF Record | Not detected |
| DMARC Record | Not detected |
| Email Reputation | Not scored |
The IP presents as a firewalled/no services address with no active ports, certificates, or DNS records. This indicates either a dormant endpoint or strict egress filtering.
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## Observation History (10 Signals)
Recent activity from 2026-07-25 shows:
1. Geolocation Signal: Tunis, Tunisia (TN) - Afrinic allocation
2. Operator Score: Minimal (0.1304)
3. Routing Signal: Origin ASN 37693 confirmed
4. Blacklist Signal: 0 listings across 8 monitored lists
No temporal trends indicate increasing or decreasing risk posture.
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## Network Relationships
- Same Network: 196.176.0.0 - 196.176.255.255
- Related Hostnames: None
- Related Organizations: None
- Certificates: None
- Campaign Links: None
The IP exists in isolation with no meaningful network relationships beyond its assigned /16 block.
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## Neighborhood Analysis (/24: 196.176.102.104/24)
- Subnet: 196.176.102.104/24
- Neighbor Count: 0
- Abuse Density: 0
- High Risk Neighbors: 0
- Medium Risk Neighbors: 0
- Low Risk Neighbors: 0
No neighboring IPs detected in the immediate subnet, suggesting minimal network activity in this block.
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## Control Plane & Routing
- Route Changes (30d): 0
- Route Stability: False (inconsistent)
- BGP Prefix: 196.176.0.0/17
- RPKI State: Not validated
- IRR Consistency: Not validated
- Operator Score: 0.1304 (Minimal)
- DNSSEC: Valid
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## Recommended Actions
No automatic security actions recommended at this time due to low risk profile.
Manual Considerations:
1. Monitor geographic consistency between US and Tunisian data sources
2. Verify routing stability if this IP is used in critical infrastructure
3. No immediate blocking or filtering actions required
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## Intelligence Assessment
IP 196.176.102.104 represents a low-risk, dormant endpoint with no malicious indicators. The primary concern is geographic data inconsistency between US and Tunisian records, which warrants periodic revalidation. No immediate threat activity detected.
Priority: LOW
Recommended Action: Continue passive monitoring; no intervention required.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Anis Dilou |
| ASN | AS37693 |
| Network Name | 196.176.0.0 - 196.176.255.255 |
| CIDR Block | 196.176.0.0/16 |
| RIR | AFRINIC |
| Country | TN |
| 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 | AS37693 |
| Network Prefix | 196.176.0.0/17 |
| 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 | 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 01:19:21 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-29 00:30:25 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 01:58:14 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 16 |
| Total Observations | 17 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 196.176.102.104
Who owns the IP address 196.176.102.104?
196.176.102.104 is registered to Anis Dilou. The address falls within the 196.176.0.0/16 network block. Registration is held at AFRINIC.
Where is 196.176.102.104 located?
Geolocation data places 196.176.102.104 in New York, US-NY, United States. The local time zone is America/New_York. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 196.176.102.104 malicious or safe?
196.176.102.104 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.