38.140.124.179
38.140.124.179 is an IPv4 address operated by COGENT-174 - Cogent Communications, LLC, US (AS174), with approximate network location Nashville, United States. As of November 13, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
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On 2024-06-01, the host address 38.140.124.179/32 was validated by the target server. Routing intelligence attributed the address to Cogent Communications, LLC (ASN 174) within the COGENT-A block, with registration data indicating a United States origin. Geolocation observations placed the approximate network location in Nashville, Tennessee. The network role assessment classified the address as firewalled with no active services detected. TLS probes and endpoint scans returned empty results. DNS hygiene checks for SPF, DMARC, CAA, DNSSEC, and FCR-DNS were not assessed. The assigned risk score was zero. No conflicting ownership or geolocation data was observed. Monitoring is recommended due to limited service visibility.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Registered holder | Cogent Communications, LLC |
| ASN | AS174 |
| Network Name | COGENT-A |
| CIDR Block | 38.0.0.0/8 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Network registration country | United States |
| Routing operator | COGENT-174 - Cogent Communications, LLC, US |
| 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 Posture
Results describe the queried names. SPF, DMARC and CAA are domain policies, not requirements for every IP. DNSSEC here describes reverse DNS; inconclusive validation does not mean unsigned.
Not assessed: 0 conclusive IP DNS checks.
| caa | Not checked |
| spf | Not checked |
| dmarc | Not checked |
| dnssec | Not checked |
| fcrDns | Not checked |
☁️ 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 | AS174 |
| Network Prefix | 38.0.0.0/8 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 33% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 19% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 13% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 22% | 10 | 15 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Aging
| First Seen | 2026-10-15 00:04:43 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-14 12:02:30 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-13 07:35:18 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Aging |
| Signal Types | 16 |
| Total Observations | 21 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 38.140.124.179
Who owns the IP address 38.140.124.179?
38.140.124.179 is registered to Cogent Communications, LLC. The address falls within the 38.0.0.0/8 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 38.140.124.179 located?
Geolocation data places 38.140.124.179 in Nashville, TN, United States. The local time zone is America/New_York. IP geolocation is approximate, not a precise physical address. Registration country and certificate organization addresses do not establish service location.
Is 38.140.124.179 malicious or safe?
38.140.124.179 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.