106.222.212.242 is an IPv4 address operated by IRT-BHARTI-MO-IN (AS24560), geolocated to Bhopal, India. It belongs to a mobile network. As of August 31, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Moderate Risk (40/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
# IP Intelligence Briefing: 106.222.212.242/32
Classification: Moderate Risk / Mobile Network Endpoint
Date: 2026-07-27
Analyst: IPDebrief Intelligence Operations
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## Executive Summary
IP address 106.222.212.242 is identified as a moderate-risk endpoint (risk score: 40) associated with Bharti Airtel's mobile network infrastructure in India. The IP is classified as a mobile device on the Airtel LTE/5G network. While no active threat indicators or malicious campaigns were detected, the IP appears on 2 of 8 DNS blacklist sources and presents minimal routing operator risk. Network-level analysis indicates a relatively clean subnet environment with minimal abuse density.
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## Ownership and Geolocation
- ASN: 24560 (IRT-BHARTI-MO-IN)
- Organization: Bharti Airtel Ltd. (Mobile Carrier)
- Network Block: 106.222.192.0/19 (Bhubaneswar)
- Country: India (IN)
- Reported Location: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Geolocation Confidence: 52% (accuracy radius: 1500km)
- Mobile Carrier: Airtel (MCC: 404, MNC: 10)
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## Threat Assessment
| Indicator | Status |
|---|---|
| Risk Score | 40 (Moderate) |
| Is Known Attacker | No |
| Is Tor Exit Node | No |
| Is Spam Source | No |
| Abuse Confidence | N/A |
| Blacklist Count | 0 (IP-level) |
| DNSBL Listed | 2 of 8 lists |
| Open Ports | None detected |
| Services | None active (Firewalled) |
Threat Feeds: No active threat indicators
Known Campaigns: None detected
Cert Matches: 0
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## Control Plane Analysis
- Origin ASN: 24560
- BGP Prefix: 106.222.212.0/22
- Route Stability: False
- DNSSEC Valid: True
- Operator Risk Score: 0.1304 (Minimal)
- Delegation Age: Unknown
- Route Changes (30d): 0
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## Neighborhood Analysis (106.222.212.0/24)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Subnet Classification | Clean |
| Abuse Density | 0 |
| Total Siblings | 2 |
| Active Siblings | 0 |
| Threat Siblings | 0 |
| Neighbor Risk Distribution | 1 medium-risk (106.222.212.34, score: 40) |
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## Observation History
Total Observations: 13 signals
Recent Activity: July 27, 2026
Temporal Indicators:
- Ownership changes: 0
- Threat persistence days: 0
- Persistently malicious: False
Signals captured include geolocation inference, ownership verification, traceroute (ICMP blocked - validation unable), and control plane assessments. No escalation in threat profile observed.
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## Relationship Graph
Connected Entities: 3
- Type: Same Network (Bhubaneswar)
- Target Types: Network infrastructure links
No hostname, organization, or certificate relationships identified.
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## Recommended Security Actions
Based on the risk profile, the following firewall rules are recommended:
| Platform | Rule |
|---|---|
| iptables | `iptables -A INPUT -s 106.222.212.242 -j DROP` |
| nftables | `nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 106.222.212.242 drop` |
| nginx | `deny 106.222.212.242;` |
| pfSense | `106.222.212.242/32` |
| Cloudflare WAF | Block with expression: `ip.src eq 106.222.212.242` |
| AWS WAF | Addresses: `["106.222.212.242/32"]` |
Note: These recommendations are probabilistic and should be combined with other contextual signals before enforcement.
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## Intelligence Assessment
The IP address represents a mobile network endpoint on Bharti Airtel infrastructure. The moderate risk score (40) correlates with DNSBL listings but lacks active malicious indicators. The clean neighborhood classification suggests minimal subnet-level threat activity. The absence of open ports and services indicates the endpoint is either actively managed, firewalled, or represents a mobile device without web-facing services.
Recommendation: Monitor for behavioral changes. Consider blocking at the perimeter if traffic patterns indicate abuse, but avoid aggressive action absent corroborating threat intelligence.
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*Generated by IPDebrief Intelligence Operations*
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | IRT-BHARTI-MO-IN |
| ASN | AS24560 |
| Network Name | Bhubaneswar |
| CIDR Block | 106.222.192.0/19 |
| RIR | APNIC |
| Country | IN |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR Record | No PTR |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 20% (Poor) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Mobile |
| 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
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS24560 |
| Network Prefix | 106.222.212.0/22 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 35% | 2 | 2 |
| routing | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 25% | 1 | 2 |
| reputation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| geolocation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 26% | 7 | 8 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-14 15:50:07 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-05 01:07:02 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-31 17:10:21 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 18 |
| Total Observations | 23 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 106.222.212.242
Who owns the IP address 106.222.212.242?
106.222.212.242 is registered to IRT-BHARTI-MO-IN. The address falls within the 106.222.192.0/19 network block. Registration is held at APNIC.
Where is 106.222.212.242 located?
Geolocation data places 106.222.212.242 in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 106.222.212.242 malicious or safe?
106.222.212.242 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.
Is 106.222.212.242 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
106.222.212.242 is classified as a mobile network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.