Intellectual Property Intelligence Briefing
Target: 196.251.121.130/32
Risk Score: 25 (Low Risk)
Provider Score: 0
Ownership and Allocation
The address was allocated to ASN 205759 under Qazi Sikandar Raza via Afrinic. The registration block encompasses 196.251.121.0/24.
Network Activity and Services
Observations confirmed the host was firewalled with no open ports, active services, or TLS certificates. DNS analysis indicated no forward resolution, and no hosted domains were associated with the address.
Threat Indicators
The profile showed no known attacker signatures, spam source activity, or active threat campaigns. However, control plane data recorded one DNSBL listing.
Geolocation
The IP was geolocated to Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Geographic consensus was not achieved across available sources.
Assessment
The asset presents a low-risk profile with no active services or known malicious indicators. While the aggregate risk score remains low, the single DNSBL listing suggests potential prior abuse or misconfiguration. Standard monitoring is recommended until the DNSBL status is cleared.
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🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Qazi Sikandar Raza |
| ASN | AS36680 |
| Network Name | 196.251.121.0 - 196.251.121.255 |
| CIDR Block | 196.251.121.0/24 |
| RIR | AFRINIC |
| Country | SC |
| 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 | 0% (None) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | ssh | tcp | Banner detected |
| Closed Ports | 25, 80, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (1 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS36680 |
| Network Prefix | 196.251.121.0/24 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 27% | 2 | 2 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 27% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 19% | 2 | 2 |
| reputation | 13% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 18% | 9 | 10 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-05 23:58:21 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-09-29 20:36:01 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-09-26 08:32:08 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 17 |
| Total Observations | 21 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 196.251.121.130
Who owns the IP address 196.251.121.130?
196.251.121.130 is registered to Qazi Sikandar Raza. The address falls within the 196.251.121.0/24 network block. Registration is held at AFRINIC.
Where is 196.251.121.130 located?
Geolocation data places 196.251.121.130 in Boston, US-MA, 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 196.251.121.130 malicious or safe?
196.251.121.130 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.
What ports are open on 196.251.121.130?
Responsive ports observed on 196.251.121.130 include 22. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.