197.255.194.221
197.255.194.221 is an IPv4 address operated by Simon Abraham (AS37323), geolocated to New York, United States. Its reverse DNS name is 197-255-194-221.netpagedns.net. As of October 31, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (25/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
IP 197.255.194.221 is registered to Simon Abraham (ASN 37323) in Banjul, Gambia, though hostname-based geolocation indicates New York. The host exposes port 22 (SSH) for the domain netpagedns.net, which lacks SPF, DMARC, and DNSSEC records. It is classified as a suspicious host listed on one DNSBL with high severity, resulting in an overall risk score of 25. Analysts recommend monitoring the asset due to its assignment within a mostly clean neighborhood.
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🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Simon Abraham |
| ASN | AS37323 |
| Network Name | 197.255.194.0 - 197.255.194.255 |
| CIDR Block | 197.255.194.0/24 |
| RIR | AFRINIC |
| Country | GM |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 197-255-194-221.netpagedns.net |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | 197-255-194-221.netpagedns.net |
🔐 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 | — |
| 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 | AS37323 |
| Network Prefix | 197.255.194.0/24 |
| Route mapping | Found |
| Certificates in transparency logs | 0 certificates |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 33% | 2 | 6 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 19% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 19% | 2 | 2 |
| reputation | 27% | 1 | 5 |
| geolocation | 19% | 2 | 2 |
| Overall | 22% | 10 | 18 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-10-04 01:19:27 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-31 21:53:53 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-10-31 21:55:44 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 23 |
| Total Observations | 30 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 197.255.194.221
Who owns the IP address 197.255.194.221?
197.255.194.221 is registered to Simon Abraham. The address falls within the 197.255.194.0/24 network block. Registration is held at AFRINIC.
Where is 197.255.194.221 located?
Geolocation data places 197.255.194.221 in New York, US-NY, 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 197.255.194.221 malicious or safe?
197.255.194.221 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 197.255.194.221?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 197.255.194.221 is 197-255-194-221.netpagedns.net. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.
What ports are open on 197.255.194.221?
Responsive ports observed on 197.255.194.221 include 22. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.