46.12.179.198 is an IPv4 address operated by FORTHNET-GR - Nova Telecommunications & Media Single Member S.A, GR (AS1241), with approximate network location Thessaloniki, Greece. Its reverse DNS name is 46.12.179.198.dsl.dyn.forthnet.gr. As of November 13, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Registered holder | FORTHNETGR-MNT |
| ASN | AS1241 |
| Network Name | LLU-POOL-LSF |
| CIDR Block | 46.12.168.0/21 |
| RIR | RIPE |
| Network registration country | GR |
| Routing operator | FORTHNET-GR - Nova Telecommunications & Media Single Member S.A, GR |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 46.12.179.198.dsl.dyn.forthnet.gr |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | 46.12.179.198.dsl.dyn.forthnet.gr |
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 gr |
| spf | Unknown / lookup inconclusive 46.12.179.198.dsl.dyn.forthnet.gr |
| dmarc | Unknown / lookup inconclusive _dmarc.46.12.179.198.dsl.dyn.forthnet.gr |
| dnssec | Unknown / lookup inconclusive 198.179.12.46.in-addr.arpa |
| fcrDns | Unknown / lookup inconclusive 46.12.179.198.dsl.dyn.forthnet.gr |
☁️ 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
| Port | Latest capture attempt |
|---|---|
| 443 | Certificate not captured; current certificate unknown (unreachable) |
| 8443 | Certificate not captured; current certificate unknown (unreachable) |
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS1241 |
| Network Prefix | 46.12.128.0/18 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 28% | 2 | 3 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 16% | 1 | 2 |
| ownership | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| geolocation | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 11% | 6 | 8 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-10-07 23:41:25 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-13 08:26:15 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-13 08:34:06 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 19 |
| Total Observations | 25 |
Full dossier details are available via our API.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 46.12.179.198
Who owns the IP address 46.12.179.198?
46.12.179.198 is registered to FORTHNETGR-MNT. The address falls within the 46.12.168.0/21 network block. Registration is held at RIPE.
Where is 46.12.179.198 located?
Geolocation data places 46.12.179.198 in Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece. The local time zone is Europe/Athens. IP geolocation is approximate, not a precise physical address. Registration country and certificate organization addresses do not establish service location.
Is 46.12.179.198 malicious or safe?
46.12.179.198 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 46.12.179.198?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 46.12.179.198 is 46.12.179.198.dsl.dyn.forthnet.gr. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.