196.177.106.2
# IP Intelligence Briefing: 196.177.106.2/32
Classification: Low Risk | Last Updated: Current
Risk Score: 0 | Provider Score: 0 | Authority Score: 0
## Executive Summary
IP address 196.177.106.2 presents a low-risk profile with no active threat indicators. The address is currently firewalled with no open services and demonstrates minimal network activity. Geolocation data shows consensus for New York, US, though historical signals have included Tunisia-based geolocation data. No relationships or neighborhood threats were identified.
## Risk Assessment
- Overall Risk: Low (Score: 0/100)
- Threat Indicators: None detected
- Blacklist Status: Clean (0 listings)
- Known Campaign Associations: None
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Known Attacker: No
## Technical Profile
- Network Classification: Firewalled / No Services
- Open Ports: None detected
- DNS PTR Resolution: None
- Hosted Domains: 0
- Email Authentication: Not configured (no SPF/DMARC records)
- Control Plane: Unstable routing status; not a MOAS or bogon address
## Geolocation Analysis
- Primary Location: New York, US (US-NY)
- Historical Signals: Tunisia (Sousse Governorate) observed in recent history
- Geolocation Consensus: Mixed signals with varying confidence levels
- Timezone: America/New_York
## Observed Behavior
- Network Role: No active services; appears firewalled
- Honeypot Hits: 0
- Enumeration Strikes: 0
- WAF Violations: 0
- Total Incidents: 0
- Persistence: No persistent malicious activity detected
## Neighborhood Analysis
- /24 Subnet: 196.177.106.0/24
- Abuse Density: 0%
- Active Siblings: 0
- Threat Siblings: 0
- Overall Subnet Classification: Clean
## Relationship Graph
- Related Entities: None identified
- Associated Organizations: None
- Linked Hostnames: None
- Certificates: None
## Recommended Actions
No immediate blocking or filtering actions required. The IP presents minimal threat to organizational security. Standard monitoring practices are sufficient.
## Intelligence Notes
The IP demonstrates unusual characteristics with mixed geolocation signals (US/NY vs. Tunisia). Historical data shows 9 observations with varying signal types, including DNSSEC validation and some threat-related listings. The address remains quiet with no active services, suggesting either legitimate residential use or inactive infrastructure. Continue monitoring for any behavioral changes.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Anis Dilou |
| ASN | AS37693 |
| Network Name | 196.177.0.0 - 196.177.255.255 |
| CIDR Block | 196.177.0.0/16 |
| 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 | 196.177.0.0/17 |
| 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 | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| Overall | 12% | 3 | 3 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-06 12:08:52 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-26 21:53:24 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 07:23:52 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 17 |
| Total Observations | 19 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 196.177.106.2
Who owns the IP address 196.177.106.2?
196.177.106.2 is registered to Anis Dilou. The address falls within the 196.177.0.0/16 network block. Registration is held at AFRINIC.
Where is 196.177.106.2 located?
Geolocation data places 196.177.106.2 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 196.177.106.2 malicious or safe?
196.177.106.2 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.