78.232.38.231 is an IPv4 address operated by SCALEWAY (AS12876), geolocated to France. It belongs to datacenter or hosting infrastructure with reverse DNS name 231-38-232-78.rev.scw.cloud. As of October 31, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (25/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | SCALEWAY |
| ASN | AS12876 |
| Network Name | SCALEWAY |
| CIDR Block | 78.232.0.0/16 |
| RIR | RIPE |
| Country | FR |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 231-38-232-78.rev.scw.cloud |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | 231-38-232-78.rev.scw.cloud |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 40% (Fair) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Web Server |
| Network Tier | Hosting — Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | http | tcp | — |
| 443 | https | tcp | — |
| Closed Ports | 22, 25, 3389, 8080, 8443 (2 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS12876 |
| Network Prefix | 78.232.0.0/17 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| routing | 17% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 36% | 2 | 3 |
| ownership | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 17% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 29% | 10 | 15 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-10-25 15:18:16 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-31 10:28:52 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-10-31 15:31:05 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 20 |
| Total Observations | 23 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 78.232.38.231
Who owns the IP address 78.232.38.231?
78.232.38.231 is registered to SCALEWAY. The address falls within the 78.232.0.0/16 network block. Registration is held at RIPE.
Where is 78.232.38.231 located?
Geolocation data places 78.232.38.231 in France. The local time zone is Europe/Paris. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 78.232.38.231 malicious or safe?
78.232.38.231 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 78.232.38.231?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 78.232.38.231 is 231-38-232-78.rev.scw.cloud. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
What ports are open on 78.232.38.231?
Responsive ports observed on 78.232.38.231 include 80, 443. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.
Is 78.232.38.231 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
78.232.38.231 is classified as cloud infrastructure and hosting infrastructure based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.