196.179.228.196
# IPDEBRIEF INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING
Target IP: 196.179.228.196/32
Classification: Low Risk / No Active Threats
Date: 2026-07-25
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## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The IP address 196.179.228.196 is assigned to organization Anis Dilou within the Afrinic RIR registry (CIDR: 196.179.228.0/22). Current profiling indicates low-risk status with no active threat indicators. The IP is firewalled with no open services, and no malicious activity has been detected across threat intelligence feeds.
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## NETWORK OWNERSHIP & INFRASTRUCTURE
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Organization** | Anis Dilou |
| **CIDR Block** | 196.179.228.0/22 |
| **ASN** | Not resolved |
| **RIR Registry** | Afrinic |
| **Service State** | Firewalled / No Services |
| **Infrastructure Type** | None identified |
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## GEOLOCATION ANALYSIS
Geolocation data exhibits inconsistency across multiple sources:
- Consensus Location: Marseille, France (Europe/Paris timezone)
- Alternative Signal: Tunis, Tunisia (AFRINIC region)
- Accuracy: GeoConsensus flag indicates conflicting data sources (2 sources, no consensus)
This discrepancy warrants monitoring but does not currently impact threat assessment.
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## THREAT INTELLIGENCE
Current Risk Profile
- Risk Score: 0
- Provider Score: 0
- Authority Score: 0
- Blacklist Count: 0
- Abuse Confidence Score: None
- Known Campaigns: None
Service Exposure
- Open Ports: None
- DNS Records: No forward resolution, no PTR records
- TLS/Certificate: None detected
- HTTP Services: None (firewalled)
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## OBSERVATION HISTORY (Last 10 Signals)
Recent monitoring indicates:
1. DNSSEC Validation: Mixed results (some signals show valid RRSIG, others show none)
2. Geolocation Signals: Conflicting data between FR and TN sources
3. ASN Signals: OOREDOO TUNISIE SA (ASN 37693) appeared in recent records
4. Threat Listings: 8 total listings detected with 1 active listing at medium severity
The IP shows no persistent malicious behavior over the observation period.
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## NETWORK RELATIONSHIPS
- Network Block: 196.179.228.0 - 196.179.231.255
- Related Entities: No external relationships detected (no certificates, hostnames, or organizations linked)
- Campaign Correlation: No correlated IPs or certificate matches
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## NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS
Subnet: 196.179.228.196/24
- Total Siblings: 0
- Active Siblings: 0
- Threat Siblings: 0
- Abuse Density: 0
- Risk Distribution: No high/medium/low risk neighbors detected
The immediate /24 subnet shows no associated threat activity.
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## CONTROL PLANE ANALYSIS
- Route Stability: False (isRouteStable: false)
- RPKI State: Not validated
- IRR Consistency: Not verified
- Route Changes (30d): 0
- DNSBL Listings: 0
- Trace Hops: 15 hops (Comcast transit detected)
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## SECURITY ACTIONS
Recommended Actions: None
- No firewall rules recommended due to low-risk profile
- No automated blocking or rate-limiting required
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## SOC ANALYST NOTES
1. Monitor Geolocation Inconsistencies: The FR/TN conflict may indicate misconfiguration or data source issues. Verify with upstream providers.
2. DNSSEC Validation: Mixed DNSSEC results suggest potential configuration drift. Monitor for stability.
3. Threat Feed Monitoring: Currently clean but maintain surveillance on the 196.179.228.0/22 block.
4. No Immediate Action Required: Low-risk classification with no active threat indicators.
Status: PASSIVE MONITORING RECOMMENDED
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*Generated by IPDebrief Intelligence Platform*
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🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Anis Dilou |
| ASN | AS37693 |
| Network Name | 196.179.228.0 - 196.179.231.255 |
| CIDR Block | 196.179.228.0/22 |
| 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 | 196.179.228.0/23 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 25% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| reputation | 8% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 12% | 9 | 12 |
| 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 02:59:33 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 02:59:53 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 17 |
| Total Observations | 19 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 196.179.228.196
Who owns the IP address 196.179.228.196?
196.179.228.196 is registered to Anis Dilou. The address falls within the 196.179.228.0/22 network block. Registration is held at AFRINIC.
Where is 196.179.228.196 located?
Geolocation data places 196.179.228.196 in Marseille, Tunis Governorate, France. The local time zone is Europe/Paris. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 196.179.228.196 malicious or safe?
196.179.228.196 currently carries a moderate risk assessment, meaning some indicators warrant caution, but the evidence is mixed. This assessment is generated from continuously collected signals and can change over time.