# Intelligence Briefing: 104.168.132.252
## Executive Summary
IP address 104.168.132.252 is classified as a low-risk colocation hosting infrastructure endpoint operated by HostPapa/Hostwinds. The address demonstrates minimal threat indicators, standard web hosting services, and no known malicious activity. Current risk score: 25 (Low Risk).
## Technical Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Risk Score** | 25 (Low Risk) |
| **Provider** | HostPapa (ASN 54290) |
| **Network** | 104.168.128.0/17 (HOSTWINDS-17-7) |
| **Infrastructure Type** | Colocation Hosting |
| **Country** | United States (ARIN) |
| **DNS Hostname** | harbourplc.shop |
## Open Services
- Port 80/tcp: HTTP (Apache server banner)
- Port 443/tcp: HTTPS (TLS 1.3, TLS_AES_256_GCM_SHA384 cipher)
- Port 22/tcp: SSH (OpenSSH 8.9p1 Ubuntu-3ubuntu0.16)
## Certificate Information
- Issuer: CN=YR1, O=Let's Encrypt, C=US
- Subject: CN=hwsrv-1334678.hostwindsdns.com
- Validation: Valid Let's Encrypt certificate
## Network Classification Flags
- Is Hosting: TRUE
- Is Cloud: FALSE
- Is CDN: FALSE
- Is VPN/Proxy/Tor: FALSE
- Is Tor Exit Node: FALSE
- Is Known Attacker: FALSE
- Is Spam Source: FALSE
## Threat Indicators
- Blacklist Count: 0
- DNSBL Listed: 1 of 8 lists
- Known Campaigns: None detected
- Threat Persistence: No persistent malicious activity observed
- Campaign Likelihood: Not applicable
## DNS Configuration
| Setting | Status |
|---|---|
| Forward Resolution | Confirmed |
| SPF Record | Present |
| DMARC Record | Present |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA Record | Present |
## Observation History
15 observations recorded, most recent from 2026-07-30. Historical signals indicate consistent geolocation (US) and stable infrastructure ownership with no significant changes in threat posture over time.
## Neighborhood Analysis
- Subnet: 104.168.132.0/24
- Abuse Density: 0
- Neighbor Risk: 104.168.132.131 (risk score: null)
- High/Medium Risk Neighbors: 0
## Relationship Graph
- DNS Association: harbourplc.shop
- Network Association: HOSTWINDS-17-7
## Recommended Actions
No specific security actions recommended based on current risk profile. The IP represents standard hosting infrastructure with appropriate security controls (SPF, DMARC, DNSSEC).
## SOC Analyst Notes
This IP belongs to a colocation hosting provider network (Hostwinds/HostPapa). The endpoint serves as a web server with standard services. No immediate threat indicators present. Monitor for any changes in service configuration or threat indicator emergence. Consider the hosting nature when evaluating potential lateral movement risks within the organization.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
π’ Ownership & Registration
| Organization | HostPapa |
| ASN | AS54290 |
| Network Name | HOSTWINDS-17-7 |
| CIDR Block | 104.168.128.0/17 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
π DNS Intelligence
| PTR | harbourplc.shop |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes β FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | harbourplc.shop |
π DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 100% (Excellent) |
| SPF | 1/2 domains |
| DMARC | 1/2 domains |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Present |
| Domains Checked | 2 domains |
βοΈ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Web Server |
| Network Tier | Tier 3 β Basic operator with some routing infrastructure |
π Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | http | tcp | β |
| 443 | https | tcp | β |
| 22 | ssh | tcp | |
| Closed Ports | 25, 3389, 8080, 8443 (3 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | Apache |
| HTTP Title | β |
| SSH Version | SSH-2.0-OpenSSH_8.9p1 Ubuntu-3ubuntu0.16 |
π TLS Certificate
| SANs | hwsrv-1334678.hostwindsdns.com |
| Valid From | 2026-07-26T09:45:57+00:00 |
| Valid Until | 2026-10-24T09:45:56+00:00 |
| TLS Protocol | Tls13 |
| Cipher Suite | TLS_AES_256_GCM_SHA384 |
| Signature Algorithm | sha256RSA |
| Validity Period | 89 days |
| Serial Number | 064299A9B7284A056E936884EBF40AB65D13 |
| Thumbprint | 16F5286F9E38312F68114F7B59C9CD2F4E0B30A2 |
π― Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 31% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 30% | 2 | 3 |
| ownership | 30% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 28% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 26% | 10 | 17 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) β 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Moderate (55%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
π Observation Timeline π Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-27 21:53:39 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-12 21:48:40 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-12 21:56:45 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 24 |
| Total Observations | 26 |
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