# IP Intelligence Briefing: 37.238.196.128
Classification: Low Risk / Monitor
Date: 2026-07-26
Analyst: Automated Intelligence System
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## Executive Summary
IP address 37.238.196.128 presents a low-risk profile with a risk score of 25. The address is geolocated to Istanbul, Turkey (TR) but exhibits geolocation inconsistencies in historical observations. The IP shows minimal operator activity (0.1304 score) and is listed on one of eight DNS blacklists. No active threat indicators or malicious behaviors were detected during analysis.
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## Technical Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Risk Score** | 25 / 100 (Low) |
| **Geolocation** | Istanbul, Turkey (TR) |
| **ASN/Prefix** | 203214 / 37.238.196.0/24 |
| **Control Plane** | Route unstable (isRouteStable: false) |
| **DNSBL Status** | Listed on 1 of 8 lists |
| **Operator Score** | 0.1304 (Minimal) |
| **Service State** | Firewalled / No Services |
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## Network Infrastructure
- BGP Prefix: 37.238.196.0/24
- Route Stability: False (routing instability detected)
- RPKI State: Not assessed
- DNSSEC: Valid
- Traceroute: 29 hops via Comcast transit networks
- Open Ports: None detected
- SSL/TLS: No certificates observed
- HTTP Services: No active HTTP endpoints
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## Threat Indicators
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Blacklist Count: 0
- Threat Feeds: None detected
- Campaign Correlation: None identified
- Active Attacker Status: False
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## Neighborhood Analysis
Subnet: 37.238.196.0/24
Abuse Density: 0
Total Siblings: 1 active sibling detected
| Neighbor IP | Risk Score | Authority Score |
|---|---|---|
| 37.238.196.91 | 0 | 50 |
The subnet exhibits minimal abuse density with no high or medium-risk neighbors.
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## Historical Observations
Nine signal observations recorded. Notable findings include:
- Geolocation Discrepancy: Historical data shows Iraq (IQ, Babil Governorate) in at least one observation, conflicting with current Turkey (TR) geolocation
- DNSSEC Validation: Confirmed valid on 2026-07-26
- Blacklist Activity: One listing observed on 2026-07-26 with high severity
- Operator Signals: Minimal activity (score 0.15)
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## Relationships
No entity relationships detected. The IP shows no associations with other known malicious infrastructure, organizations, or certificates.
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## Recommended Actions
1. Firewall Policy: Allow or deny based on organizational policy; no immediate blocking required
2. Monitoring: Continue passive monitoring due to route instability
3. DNSBL Review: Investigate the single DNSBL listing to determine cause
4. Geolocation Verification: Correlate with other geolocation sources to resolve Turkey/Iraq discrepancy
5. Neighbor Correlation: Monitor sibling IP 37.238.196.91 for any risk changes
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## Conclusion
The IP address 37.238.196.128 demonstrates low-risk characteristics with no active threat indicators. Route instability and DNSBL listing warrant monitoring but do not indicate immediate malicious activity. No defensive blocking recommended at this time.
Confidence Level: High (data sufficiency: 0.0833 on observation)
Last Updated: 2026-07-26
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | ae-earthlink-dmcc-1-mnt |
| ASN | AS203214 |
| Network Name | BROADBAND-SUBSCRIBERS-POOL |
| CIDR Block | 37.238.0.0/16 |
| RIR | RIPE |
| Country | IQ |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 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 | 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 | AS203214 |
| Network Prefix | 37.238.196.0/24 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 23% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 8% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 14% | 10 | 15 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-11 02:18:54 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-06 15:00:42 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-10-06 15:03:49 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 20 |
| Total Observations | 24 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 37.238.196.128
Who owns the IP address 37.238.196.128?
37.238.196.128 is registered to ae-earthlink-dmcc-1-mnt. The address falls within the 37.238.0.0/16 network block. Registration is held at RIPE.
Where is 37.238.196.128 located?
Geolocation data places 37.238.196.128 in Baghdad, BG, United Arab Emirates. The local time zone is Asia/Dubai. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 37.238.196.128 malicious or safe?
37.238.196.128 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.