# IP INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING
Target: 38.171.71.118/32
Classification: Low Risk / Infrastructure
Date: 2026-07-22
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## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IP 38.171.71.118 is a low-risk infrastructure address associated with Corporacion Matrix TV, C.A. (Airtek), a Venezuelan telecommunications provider. The IP exhibits a risk score of 25, with no active threat indicators. While the address is currently operational and properly registered, it appears on one DNS blacklist among eight monitored lists, warranting monitoring but not immediate blocking.
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## OWNERSHIP & INFRASTRUCTURE
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Organization** | Corporacion Matrix TV, C.A. (Airtek) |
| **Net Name** | AIRTEK-CGNT-NET-6 |
| **ASN** | 61461 |
| **CIDR Block** | 38.171.0.0/16 |
| **RIR** | ARIN |
| **Geolocation** | Venezuela (VE), Zulia |
| **Registration** | Available via RDAP |
Network Role: Firewalled / No Services Detected
Cloud/CDN/VPN Status: Not detected
Proxy/Tor/Hosting: Not detected
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## THREAT POSTURE
Risk Score: 25 (Low Risk)
Abuse Confidence: Not applicable
Known Attacker: No
Spam Source: No
Tor Exit: No
DNSBL Status: Listed on 1 of 8 monitored blacklists
Operator Score: 0.1304 (Minimal)
Threat Feeds: No active indicators
Known Campaigns: None
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## OBSERVATION HISTORY
Total Signals Observed: 11
Recent Activity: 2026-07-22
Key historical signals include:
- Geolocation: Multiple sources indicate Venezuela, with one probe showing US coordinates (39.83°N, -98.58°W) at 35% confidence
- DNSBL: Listed on 1 of 8 lists with high severity designation
- Control Plane: Route stability flagged as unstable; no route changes in 30 days
- Ownership: No ownership changes recorded
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## NETWORK RELATIONSHIPS
Direct Relationships: 3
- Same Network: AIRTEK-CGNT-NET-6 (repeated)
No relationships detected to other organizations, hostnames, certificates, or external subnets.
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## SUBNET ANALYSIS
Subnet: 38.171.71.118/24
Neighbor Count: 0
Abuse Density: 0 (No abuse in subnet)
Classification: None
Threat Siblings: 0
Active Siblings: 0
The /24 subnet shows no abuse activity and no neighboring IPs with threat indicators.
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## SECURITY RECOMMENDATIONS
Current Risk: Low (25/100)
Action Required: Monitor
Recommended Actions: None at this time
Firewall Rules: No specific blocking rules recommended due to low risk profile.
Monitoring Priorities:
1. DNSBL listing status (currently listed on 1 of 8 lists)
2. Route stability (flagged as unstable)
3. Geolocation consistency (mixed signals between US and Venezuela)
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## SOC ANALYST NOTES
This IP represents legitimate infrastructure from a Venezuelan telecom provider. The low risk score, absence of threat indicators, and clean neighborhood profile suggest this is not a malicious source. The single DNSBL listing warrants awareness but does not indicate active abuse. No immediate action is required; continue standard monitoring procedures.
Confidence Level: High
Data Sources: IPDebrief Intelligence Platform
Report Generated: 2026-07-22
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Corporacion Matrix TV, C.A. (Airtek) |
| ASN | AS61461 |
| Network Name | AIRTEK-CGNT-NET-6 |
| CIDR Block | 38.171.0.0/16 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | — |
| 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 | 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 | AS61461 |
| Network Prefix | 38.171.64.0/20 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| routing | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 25% | 1 | 2 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| Overall | 12% | 3 | 4 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-02 04:21:51 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-31 02:58:52 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 02:46:02 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 16 |
| Total Observations | 26 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 38.171.71.118
Who owns the IP address 38.171.71.118?
38.171.71.118 is registered to Corporacion Matrix TV, C.A. (Airtek). The address falls within the 38.171.0.0/16 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 38.171.71.118 located?
Geolocation data places 38.171.71.118 in Maracaibo, Zulia, United States. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 38.171.71.118 malicious or safe?
38.171.71.118 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.