77.71.188.216 is an IPv4 address operated by MELITACABLE Hostmaster (AS12709), geolocated to Zejtun, Malta. It belongs to a residential connection with reverse DNS name c188-216.i06-16.onvol.net. As of October 19, 2026, IPDebrief rates it High Risk (70/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | MELITACABLE Hostmaster |
| ASN | AS12709 |
| Network Name | MELITACABLE |
| CIDR Block | 77.71.128.0/18 |
| RIR | RIPE |
| Country | MT |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | c188-216.i06-16.onvol.net |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | c188-216.i06-16.onvol.net |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 60% (Good) |
| SPF | 2/2 domains |
| DMARC | 2/2 domains |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| CAA | Not configured |
| Domains Checked | 2 domains |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Residential |
| Service Purpose | Residential Endpoint |
| Network Tier | End-User — Residential ISP endpoint |
🔌 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 | AS12709 |
| Network Prefix | 77.71.160.0/19 |
| Route mapping | Found |
| RPKI Status | Unknown |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| routing | 19% | 2 | 2 |
| services | 19% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 11% | 6 | 6 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-10-09 12:49:14 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-19 16:08:24 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-10-19 16:16:57 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 18 |
| Total Observations | 19 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 77.71.188.216
Who owns the IP address 77.71.188.216?
77.71.188.216 is registered to MELITACABLE Hostmaster. The address falls within the 77.71.128.0/18 network block. Registration is held at RIPE.
Where is 77.71.188.216 located?
Geolocation data places 77.71.188.216 in Zejtun, Iż-Żejtun, Malta. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 77.71.188.216 malicious or safe?
77.71.188.216 currently carries a high risk assessment, meaning indicators associated with malicious or abusive activity have been observed. This assessment is generated from continuously collected signals and can change over time.
What is the hostname for 77.71.188.216?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 77.71.188.216 is c188-216.i06-16.onvol.net. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
Is 77.71.188.216 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
77.71.188.216 is classified as a residential network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.