196.192.176.172
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Wallis Short |
| ASN | AS327782 |
| Network Name | 196.192.176.0 - 196.192.176.255 |
| CIDR Block | 196.192.176.0/24 |
| RIR | AFRINIC |
| Country | ZA |
| 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 | Single-Service Host |
| Network Tier | Unknown — Insufficient routing data to classify |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8443 | https-alt | tcp | — |
| Closed Ports | 22, 25, 80, 443, 3389, 8080 (1 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS327782 |
| Network Prefix | 196.192.160.0/19 |
| 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 | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 20% | 5 | 5 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-02 04:21:30 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-22 12:58:38 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 10:50:03 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 17 |
| Total Observations | 18 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 196.192.176.172
Who owns the IP address 196.192.176.172?
196.192.176.172 is registered to Wallis Short. The address falls within the 196.192.176.0/24 network block. Registration is held at AFRINIC.
Where is 196.192.176.172 located?
Geolocation data places 196.192.176.172 in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. The local time zone is Africa/Johannesburg. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 196.192.176.172 malicious or safe?
196.192.176.172 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 ports are open on 196.192.176.172?
Responsive ports observed on 196.192.176.172 include 8443. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.