38.248.163.109
38.248.163.109 is an IPv4 address operated by Cogent Communications, LLC (AS272809), geolocated to Barquisimeto, Venezuela. As of October 14, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (25/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Cogent Communications, LLC |
| ASN | AS272809 |
| Network Name | COGENT-A |
| CIDR Block | 38.0.0.0/8 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| 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 | AS272809 |
| Network Prefix | 38.248.160.0/22 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| routing | 46% | 1 | 7 |
| services | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| geolocation | 27% | 2 | 2 |
| Overall | 27% | 9 | 17 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-10-06 19:16:16 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-14 00:19:26 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-10-14 00:33:17 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 18 |
| Total Observations | 57 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 38.248.163.109
Who owns the IP address 38.248.163.109?
38.248.163.109 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 38.248.163.109 located?
Geolocation data places 38.248.163.109 in Barquisimeto, Lara, Venezuela. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 38.248.163.109 malicious or safe?
38.248.163.109 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.