196.216.14.234
196.216.14.234 is an IPv4 address announced by AS36913, with approximate network location London, United Kingdom. Its reverse DNS name is ns4.bdsmw.com. As of October 18, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Registered holder | Lydia Phiri |
| ASN | AS36913 |
| Network Name | 196.216.14.0 - 196.216.14.255 |
| CIDR Block | 196.216.14.0/24 |
| RIR | AFRINIC |
| Network registration country | MW |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | ns4.bdsmw.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | ns4.bdsmw.com |
DNS Posture
Results describe the queried names. SPF, DMARC and CAA are domain policies, not requirements for every IP. DNSSEC here describes reverse DNS; inconclusive validation does not mean unsigned.
Not assessed: 0 conclusive IP DNS checks.
| spf | Not checked |
| dmarc | Not checked |
| fcrDns | Not checked |
| dnssec | Not checked |
| caa | Not checked |
☁️ 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 | AS36913 |
| Network Prefix | 196.216.14.0/24 |
| 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 | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 16% | 4 | 4 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-10-18 14:51:26 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-18 14:51:26 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-10-18 15:04:17 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 19 |
| Total Observations | 19 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 196.216.14.234
Who owns the IP address 196.216.14.234?
196.216.14.234 is registered to Lydia Phiri. The address falls within the 196.216.14.0/24 network block. Registration is held at AFRINIC.
Where is 196.216.14.234 located?
Geolocation data places 196.216.14.234 in London, ENG, United Kingdom. The local time zone is Europe/London. IP geolocation is approximate, not a precise physical address. Registration country and certificate organization addresses do not establish service location.
Is 196.216.14.234 malicious or safe?
196.216.14.234 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 is the hostname for 196.216.14.234?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 196.216.14.234 is ns4.bdsmw.com. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.