# IP Intelligence Briefing: 197.186.18.186
Classification: LOW RISK / CLEAN
Date: 2026-07-25
Status: Active monitoring recommended (limited data availability)
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## Executive Summary
IP address 197.186.18.186/32 presents as a low-risk endpoint with no observable malicious activity. The address is geolocated to Marseille, France, but lacks associated ASN, organization, or ownership data. No threat indicators, blacklist entries, or abuse reports were identified across all threat feeds.
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## Technical Profile
Geolocation: Marseille, France (FR)
Risk Score: 0/100 (Low Risk)
Network Role: Firewalled / No Services
Services: None detected (no open ports)
DNS: No PTR records, no forward resolution
ASN/Owner: Not available
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## Threat Indicators
Blacklist Status: Clean (0 blacklist entries)
Tor Exit Node: No
Known Attacker: No
Spam Source: No
Abuse Confidence Score: Not available
Threat Feeds: None matched
Campaign Correlations: None
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## Network Neighborhood Analysis
Subnet: 197.186.18.0/24
Abuse Density: 0%
Subnet Classification: Clean
Total Siblings: 1
Active Threat Siblings: 0
High/Medium Risk Neighbors: 0
The /24 subnet shows no elevated abuse activity. No neighboring IPs were flagged for malicious behavior.
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## Historical Observations
Five signal observations recorded since last update (2026-07-25):
- 2026-07-25 23:15:58 UTC: Minimal risk signal (confidence 0.30)
- 2026-07-25 23:15:42 UTC: Subnet classified as "clean" (abuse density 0)
- 2026-07-11 20:08:55 UTC: Traceroute observed (30 hops, did not reach target)
- 2026-07-11 20:08:55 UTC: Geolocation confirmed Marseille, FR (confidence 0.70)
No threat persistence observed. Zero total incidents recorded.
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## Relationship Graph
No relationships detected. The IP lacks associated hostnames, certificates, subnets, or organization links in the relationship graph.
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## Recommended Actions
Current Risk Level: No action required
Firewall Rules: None recommended
Monitoring: Standard logging sufficient
Given the low risk profile and lack of threat indicators, this IP may be safely allowed through existing security controls. However, the limited data availability (overall confidence score: 0.0833) suggests maintaining baseline observation.
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## Analyst Notes
- Limited ownership and routing data (ASN, org name, netname unavailable)
- Control plane data indicates route instability (isRouteStable: false)
- Traceroute did not reach target, indicating potential firewall blocking or misconfiguration
- No evidence of active services or network interactions
- Recommend periodic re-evaluation if traffic patterns change
Confidence Level: Low (data sparsity)
Recommendation: Continue standard monitoring; no immediate escalation required.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Gerald Festo |
| ASN | AS37133 |
| Network Name | 197.186.0.0 - 197.186.255.255 |
| CIDR Block | 197.186.0.0/16 |
| RIR | AFRINIC |
| Country | TZ |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 186-18-186-197.r.airtel.co.tz |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | 186-18-186-197.r.airtel.co.tz |
🔐 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 | |||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS37133 |
| Network Prefix | 197.186.18.0/24 |
| 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 | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| services | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| ownership | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| geolocation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| Overall | 8% | 2 | 2 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-10 01:49:02 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-07-25 23:15:35 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-07-25 23:26:45 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 17 |
| Total Observations | 17 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 197.186.18.186
Who owns the IP address 197.186.18.186?
197.186.18.186 is registered to Gerald Festo. The address falls within the 197.186.0.0/16 network block. Registration is held at AFRINIC.
Where is 197.186.18.186 located?
Geolocation data places 197.186.18.186 in Marseille, Dar es Salaam Region, 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 197.186.18.186 malicious or safe?
197.186.18.186 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 197.186.18.186?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 197.186.18.186 is 186-18-186-197.r.airtel.co.tz. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.