38.32.99.2 is an IPv4 address operated by COGENT-174 - Cogent Communications, LLC, US (AS174), with approximate network location Chicago, United States. As of November 13, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
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The IP address 38.32.99.2/32 is registered within the 38.0.0.0/8 block, owned by Cogent Communications, LLC (ASN 174), a routing operator based in the United States. Geolocation data places the network in Chicago, Illinois. Operational analysis indicates the host is firewalled with no active services, resulting in a risk score of zero. DNS hygiene, including SPF, DMARC, DANE, and CAA records, was not assessed. No TLS probes or endpoints were observed. Due to the lack of service exposure and unverified ancast status, the address is currently characterized as having no observable malicious indicators, though continuous monitoring is advised.
🏢 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 | 31% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 19% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 13% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 19% | 2 | 2 |
| Overall | 20% | 10 | 14 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Aging
| First Seen | 2026-10-23 13:44:40 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-14 11:59:09 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-13 04:32:44 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Aging |
| Signal Types | 15 |
| Total Observations | 16 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 38.32.99.2
Who owns the IP address 38.32.99.2?
38.32.99.2 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 38.32.99.2 located?
Geolocation data places 38.32.99.2 in Chicago, IL, United States. The local time zone is America/Chicago. IP geolocation is approximate, not a precise physical address. Registration country and certificate organization addresses do not establish service location.
Is 38.32.99.2 malicious or safe?
38.32.99.2 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.