# Intelligence Briefing: IP 38.9.38.39/32
## Executive Summary
IP address 38.9.38.39 is classified as Low Risk with a risk score of 25. The address is owned by Cogent Communications, LLC and operates within the COGENT-A network (38.0.0.0/8). No active threat indicators or malicious behavior detected.
## Risk Profile
- Overall Risk Score: 25/100 (Low Risk)
- Provider Authority: Minimal (Score: 0.1304)
- Stability: No ownership changes observed
- Reputation: Low Risk
## Ownership and Infrastructure
- ASN: 267749 (Cogent Communications, LLC)
- Netname: COGENT-A
- RIR: ARIN
- CIDR Block: 38.0.0.0/8
- Registration Date: 2019-01-11
- Registration Age: 2,753 days (7.5+ years)
## Geolocation Data
- Country: PE (Peru)
- Region: Lima Province
- City: Lima
- Accuracy Radius: 2,500 km
- Note: RTT validation discrepancy detected (114ms observed vs. 212.9ms minimum possible for Peru distance)
## Network Characteristics
- Network Role: Firewalled / No Services
- Open Ports: None detected
- TLS Certificate: None
- HTTP Service: None
- DNS Records: No PTR records, no forward resolution, no email authentication (SPF/DMARC)
- Anycast: No
- Cloud/CDN/Proxy/Vpn/Tor: No
## Threat Indicators
- Blacklist Count: 0
- DNSBL Lists: 1 (of 8 total checked)
- Known Attacker: False
- Spam Source: False
- Tor Exit Node: False
- Campaign Association: None
- Threat Feeds: Empty
## Historical Observations
- Total Signals: 19 observations
- Ownership Changes: 0
- Threat Persistence: 0 days
- Persistently Malicious: False
- Latest Activity: 2026-07-26
## Neighborhood Analysis (38.9.38.0/24)
- Total Siblings: 1
- Abuse Density: 0
- Risk Distribution: 1 Low Risk
- Neighbor IP: 38.9.38.44 (Risk Score: 25, Authority Score: 50)
## Control Plane Data
- BGP Prefix: 38.9.38.0/24
- AS Path: 2914 6762 262253 267749
- RPKI State: Not validated
- IRR Consistency: Not applicable
- Route Changes (30d): 1
- Route Stability: False
## Recommended Security Actions
No specific firewall rules or blocking actions recommended at this time. The IP presents minimal threat profile with no actionable indicators of abuse or malicious activity.
## Intelligence Assessment
This IP address represents legitimate telecommunications infrastructure operated by Cogent Communications. The low risk score, absence of threat indicators, and lack of open services indicate normal operational behavior. The single DNSBL listing appears to be a routine classification flag rather than malicious activity. The neighbor IP (38.9.38.44) shares the same risk profile.
Recommendation: No immediate defensive action required. Continue standard monitoring.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Cogent Communications, LLC |
| ASN | AS267749 |
| 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 | 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 | AS267749 |
| Network Prefix | 38.9.38.0/24 |
| 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 | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| Overall | 14% | 4 | 4 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-11 08:22:58 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-09-02 14:33:55 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-09-01 00:54:06 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 22 |
| Total Observations | 26 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 38.9.38.39
Who owns the IP address 38.9.38.39?
38.9.38.39 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 38.9.38.39 located?
Geolocation data places 38.9.38.39 in Lima, Lima Province, PE. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 38.9.38.39 malicious or safe?
38.9.38.39 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.