38.242.192.240
38.242.192.240 is an IPv4 address operated by CONTABO - Contabo GmbH, DE (AS51167), with approximate network location Newark, United States. It belongs to datacenter or hosting infrastructure with reverse DNS name vmi2742184.contaboserver.net. As of November 13, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Registered holder | Cogent Communications, LLC |
| ASN | AS51167 |
| Network Name | COGENT-A |
| CIDR Block | 38.0.0.0/8 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Network registration country | United States |
| Routing operator | CONTABO - Contabo GmbH, DE |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | vmi2742184.contaboserver.net |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | vmi2742184.contaboserver.net |
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 found at queried name net |
| spf | Unknown / lookup inconclusive vmi2742184.contaboserver.net |
| dmarc | Unknown / lookup inconclusive _dmarc.vmi2742184.contaboserver.net |
| dnssec | Unknown / lookup inconclusive 240.192.242.38.in-addr.arpa |
| fcrDns | Unknown / lookup inconclusive vmi2742184.contaboserver.net |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Multi-Service Host |
| Network Tier | Tier 3 — Basic operator with some routing infrastructure |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | http | tcp | — |
| 22 | ssh | tcp | Banner detected |
| Closed Ports | 25, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (2 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | Web server detected |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS51167 |
| Network Prefix | 38.242.192.0/19 |
| Route mapping | Found |
| HSTS | Not detected |
| CSP | Not detected |
| HTTP/2 | Not detected |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 26% | 2 | 5 |
| routing | 3% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 10% | 2 | 3 |
| ownership | 10% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 14% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 10% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 12% | 10 | 18 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Low (40%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-09 07:24:25 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-12 02:56:15 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-13 03:41:59 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 24 |
| Total Observations | 37 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 38.242.192.240
Who owns the IP address 38.242.192.240?
38.242.192.240 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 38.242.192.240 located?
Geolocation data places 38.242.192.240 in Newark, US-NJ, 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 38.242.192.240 malicious or safe?
38.242.192.240 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.
What is the hostname for 38.242.192.240?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 38.242.192.240 is vmi2742184.contaboserver.net. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
What ports are open on 38.242.192.240?
Responsive ports observed on 38.242.192.240 include 80, 22. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.
Is 38.242.192.240 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
38.242.192.240 is classified as cloud infrastructure and hosting infrastructure based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.