38.225.246.12
38.225.246.12 is an IPv4 address operated by AS274726 - Giga Speed Provedor de acessi a internet LTDA, BR (AS274726), with approximate network location Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. As of November 14, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
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The host address 38.225.246.12/32 was validated by the server and is located within the 38.0.0.0/8 block, which is registered to Cogent Communications, LLC. However, geolocation data identifies the specific network presence as Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, creating a conflict with the registered US origin of the AS274726 routing operator, Giga Speed Provedor de acessi a internet LTDA. The IP is categorized as a "Firewalled / No Services" host with a risk score of zero, yet no TLS probes were recorded and DNS hygiene checks remain unassessed or not applicable. Because the network role indicates no active services and ownership details conflict with physical location data, the asset requires continued monitoring to corroborate its current operational status.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Registered holder | Cogent Communications, LLC |
| ASN | AS274726 |
| Network Name | COGENT-A |
| CIDR Block | 38.0.0.0/8 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Network registration country | United States |
| Routing operator | AS274726 - Giga Speed Provedor de acessi a internet LTDA, BR |
| 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 applicable |
| spf | Not checked |
| dmarc | Not checked |
| dnssec | Unknown / lookup inconclusive 12.246.225.38.in-addr.arpa |
| fcrDns | Not applicable |
☁️ 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 | AS274726 |
| Network Prefix | 38.225.246.0/24 |
| 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 | 35% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 25% | 1 | 2 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 22% | 6 | 7 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-09-28 09:06:18 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-14 11:03:41 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-14 11:06:53 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 18 |
| Total Observations | 21 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 38.225.246.12
Who owns the IP address 38.225.246.12?
38.225.246.12 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 38.225.246.12 located?
Geolocation data places 38.225.246.12 in Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil. The local time zone is America/Sao_Paulo. IP geolocation is approximate, not a precise physical address. Registration country and certificate organization addresses do not establish service location.
Is 38.225.246.12 malicious or safe?
38.225.246.12 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.