# IP Intelligence Briefing: 41.204.32.189/32
Date: 2026-07-29
Classification: Low Risk / Clean
Status: Active Monitoring
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## Executive Summary
IP address 41.204.32.189 is a residential static IP with a low risk profile (score: 25). The address is geolocated to Accra, Ghana under registrant Michael Komla Nfodzo (ASN 29614, Afrinic), with DNS records pointing to a Ghanaian domain (.gh). The IP shows minimal threat activity and no active service exposure.
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## Technical Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **IP Address** | 41.204.32.189/32 |
| **Risk Score** | 25 (Low Risk) |
| **ASN** | 29614 |
| **Organization** | Michael Komla Nfodzo |
| **CIDR Block** | 41.204.32.0/20 |
| **RIR** | Afrinic |
| **Geolocation** | Accra, Ghana (Primary) / New York, US (Discrepant) |
| **DNS PTR** | 41-204-32-189-adsl-static.4u.com.gh |
| **Service Status** | Firewalled / No Services |
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## Threat Indicators
- Abuse Confidence: Not elevated
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Blacklist Count: 1 (high severity listing)
- Threat Feeds: None detected
- Campaign Correlation: No active campaigns
Note: One DNSBL listing detected with high severity classification. Requires validation.
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## Network Neighborhood
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| **Subnet** | 41.204.32.189/24 |
| **Abuse Density** | 0 (Clean) |
| **Total Siblings** | 1 |
| **Active Siblings** | 0 |
| **Threat Siblings** | 0 |
The /24 subnet shows zero abuse density with no neighboring threats detected.
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## Relationship Analysis
- Same Network: 41.204.32.0 - 41.204.47.255
- DNS Associations:
- 41-204-32-189-adsl-static.4u.com.gh (appears twice in relationship graph)
No organizational or certificate-based relationships detected beyond the local network scope.
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## Observation History (16 Observations)
The IP has been monitored since at least 2026-07-29. Key signals include:
- Ownership Changes: 0 (stable registration)
- Threat Persistence: 0 days (no persistent malicious activity)
- DNSBL Listings: Listed on 1 of 8 total lists (high severity)
- Geolocation: Mixed signals — Ghana (Accra) and US (New York) detected across probes. This suggests potential geolocation spoofing or multi-CDN routing.
- Stability: Route stability flagged as false; ownership average days unavailable
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## Network Behavior
- Traceroute: 30 hops with 14 timed out
- Transit Network: Comcast
- RTT: Last hop 184.4ms
- HTTP Status: No active services responding
- TLS/Certificates: None
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## Recommended Actions
1. Monitor DNSBL Listing: Investigate the high-severity blacklist entry to determine cause and remediation path
2. Verify Geolocation: Resolve discrepancy between Ghana (.gh DNS) and US geolocation reports
3. Allow Traffic: No blocking required based on current low-risk profile
4. Continual Observation: Maintain monitoring for any emergence of threat indicators
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## Assessment
This IP represents a standard residential static connection with no active malicious behavior. The single DNSBL listing warrants review but does not indicate immediate threat. The geolocation discrepancy between DNS records and geolocation probes should be investigated to ensure accurate threat correlation. The subnet remains clean with no associated threats.
Classification: LOW RISK — No action required at this time.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Michael Komla Nfodzo |
| ASN | AS29614 |
| Network Name | 41.204.32.0 - 41.204.47.255 |
| CIDR Block | 41.204.32.0/20 |
| RIR | AFRINIC |
| Country | GH |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 41-204-32-189-adsl-static.4u.com.gh |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | 41-204-32-189-adsl-static.4u.com.gh |
🔐 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 | Single-Service Host |
| Network Tier | Unknown — Insufficient routing data to classify |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8443 | https-alt | tcp | — |
| Closed Ports | 22, 25, 80, 443, 3389, 8080 (1 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS29614 |
| Network Prefix | 41.204.32.0/20 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 21% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| reputation | 8% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| Overall | 12% | 10 | 13 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-20 18:36:10 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-09-03 00:49:51 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-09-03 00:58:35 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 21 |
| Total Observations | 26 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 41.204.32.189
Who owns the IP address 41.204.32.189?
41.204.32.189 is registered to Michael Komla Nfodzo. The address falls within the 41.204.32.0/20 network block. Registration is held at AFRINIC.
Where is 41.204.32.189 located?
Geolocation data places 41.204.32.189 in New York, US-NY, United States. The local time zone is America/New_York. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 41.204.32.189 malicious or safe?
41.204.32.189 currently carries a moderate risk assessment, meaning some indicators warrant caution, but the evidence is mixed. This assessment is generated from continuously collected signals and can change over time.
What is the hostname for 41.204.32.189?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 41.204.32.189 is 41-204-32-189-adsl-static.4u.com.gh. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.
What ports are open on 41.204.32.189?
Responsive ports observed on 41.204.32.189 include 8443. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.