# IP Intelligence Briefing: 197.255.201.32/32
## Executive Summary
IP address 197.255.201.32 presents a moderate risk profile with a composite risk score of 40. The IP belongs to Simon Abraham under ASN 37323 within the 197.255.201.0/24 block registered with AFRINIC. Current threat indicators show no active attacker or spam source classification, but geolocation inconsistencies and DNSBL listings warrant monitoring.
## Ownership and Registration
- ASN: 37323
- Organization: Simon Abraham
- CIDR Block: 197.255.201.0/24
- RIR: AFRINIC
- Registration Date: Not available
- Abuse Contact: Not configured
## Geolocation Analysis
Geolocation data shows significant inconsistency across data sources:
- Primary profile indicates: United States, Massachusetts, Boston
- Historical observations (2026-07-27): Gambia, Banjul via MaxMind GeoLite2
- This discrepancy suggests potential routing anomalies or multi-geographic deployment requiring verification.
## Threat Profile
- Risk Score: 40 (Moderate Risk)
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Blacklist Count: 0
- Pulsedive Risk: Not available
- Active Threat Indicators: None observed
## Network Role and Services
- Infrastructure Type: Not classified
- Cloud Service: No
- CDN: No
- VPN/Proxy: No
- Hosting: No
- Mobile: No
- Residential: No
- Service Status: Firewalled / No Services
- Open Ports: None detected
## DNS Analysis
- PTR Hostname: 197-255-201-32.netpagedns.net
- Forward Resolution: 197-255-201-32.netpagedns.net
- Forward Confirmation: Failed
- Domain: netpagedns.net
- Email Authentication: SPF and DMARC not configured
- Forward Resolution Count: 1
## Control Plane Data
- Origin ASN: 37323
- BGP Prefix: 197.255.201.0/24
- Route Stability: Not stable
- Route Changes (30d): 0
- DNSBL Listed: 2 of 8 lists
- RPKI State: Not available
- IRRC Consistency: Not available
- Operator Score: 0.1304 (Minimal)
## Neighborhood Analysis
The /24 subnet (197.255.201.0/24) shows:
- Total Siblings: 5
- Active Siblings: 4
- Threat Siblings: 2
- Abuse Density: 0.4
- Classification: Mostly Clean
- Inherited Risk: 5
Notable Neighbors:
| IP | Risk Score | Authority Score |
|---|---|---|
| 197.255.201.89 | 25 | 50 |
| 197.255.201.99 | 40 | 50 |
| 197.255.201.145 | 55 | 50 |
| 197.255.201.194 | 40 | 50 |
## Historical Observations
Analysis revealed 17 total observations recorded as of 2026-07-27. Key temporal patterns include:
- Ownership stability: No changes observed
- Threat persistence: Not persistently malicious
- Observation count: 0 persistent threats
- Signal types varied across geolocation, ownership, and network classification data
## Relationship Graph
Nine relationships identified, primarily:
- Same network associations (197.255.201.0 - 197.255.201.255)
- DNS associations to 197-255-201-32.netpagedns.net
## Recommended Actions
Immediate Mitigation
Based on risk profile, the following firewall rules are recommended:
iptables:
```bash
iptables -A INPUT -s 197.255.201.32 -j DROP
```
nftables:
```bash
nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 197.255.201.32 drop
```
nginx:
```nginx
deny 197.255.201.32;
```
Cloudflare WAF:
```json
{
"description": "Block 197.255.201.32 — IPDebrief risk score 40",
"action": "block",
"filter": {
"expression": "ip.src eq 197.255.201.32"
}
}
```
AWS WAF:
```json
{
"Addresses": ["197.255.201.32/32"],
"Description": "IPDebrief risk 40"
}
```
## Intelligence Assessment
This IP address demonstrates moderate risk characteristics with several concerning indicators:
1. Geolocation Inconsistency: Conflicting data between US and Gambia sources requires further investigation into routing paths and actual endpoint location.
2. DNSBL Presence: Listed on 2 of 8 DNSBLs, indicating potential reputation issues despite current clean threat classification.
3. Neighborhood Risk: Two sibling IPs within the /24 block exhibit elevated risk scores (55 and 40), suggesting shared infrastructure or related activity patterns.
4. Route Stability: Control plane analysis indicates route instability, which may indicate hosting changes or infrastructure churn.
5. No Active Services: The IP shows no open ports or active services, consistent with a firewalled or dormant endpoint.
Recommendation: Monitor for changes in geolocation consistency, DNSBL listing count, and neighborhood risk distribution. Consider blocking if additional threat signals emerge or if the IP shows increased activity patterns.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Simon Abraham |
| ASN | AS37323 |
| Network Name | 197.255.201.0 - 197.255.201.255 |
| CIDR Block | 197.255.201.0/24 |
| RIR | AFRINIC |
| Country | GM |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 197-255-201-32.netpagedns.net |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | 197-255-201-32.netpagedns.net |
🔐 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 | |||
| 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 | AS37323 |
| Network Prefix | 197.255.201.0/24 |
| 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 | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| Overall | 12% | 3 | 3 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-13 15:24:41 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-09-02 13:56:26 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-09-02 13:57:18 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 20 |
| Total Observations | 22 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 197.255.201.32
Who owns the IP address 197.255.201.32?
197.255.201.32 is registered to Simon Abraham. The address falls within the 197.255.201.0/24 network block. Registration is held at AFRINIC.
Where is 197.255.201.32 located?
Geolocation data places 197.255.201.32 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 197.255.201.32 malicious or safe?
197.255.201.32 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 is the hostname for 197.255.201.32?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 197.255.201.32 is 197-255-201-32.netpagedns.net. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.