# IP INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 108.129.217.253/32
Date: Current
Classification: Legitimate Cloud Infrastructure
## Executive Summary
Intellectual property 108.129.217.253/32 is identified as an Amazon Web Services EC2 instance deployed in Dublin, Ireland (AS16509, AMAZON-DUB). The address presents moderate risk (score: 50) but demonstrates no malicious activity indicators. The IP is properly registered, DNS-resolved, and operates within a clean subnet environment with zero abuse density.
## Infrastructure Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **ASN** | 16509 (Amazon Data Services Ireland Limited) |
| **Organization** | AMAZON-DUB |
| **CIDR Block** | 108.128.0.0/13 |
| **Geolocation** | Dublin, Leinster, Ireland (IE) |
| **Infrastructure Type** | CloudCompute |
| **Network Classification** | Legitimate Cloud Provider |
| **Service Purpose** | Firewalled / No Services |
## DNS Resolution Analysis
Reverse DNS resolves to `ec2-108-129-217-253.eu-west-1.compute.amazonaws.com`. Forward resolution confirms the hostname with a single resolution record. Email authentication records (SPF/DMARC) are configured for the parent domain.
## Threat Intelligence Assessment
Threat Indicators: None detected
- Blacklist Count: 0
- Tor Exit Node: False
- Known Attacker: False
- Spam Source: False
- Known Campaigns: None
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not applicable
Control Plane Observations:
- DNSBL Listed Count: 2
- DNSBL Total Lists: 8
- Operator Score: 0.2609 (Basic)
- Route Stability: False
- RPKI State: Not evaluated
## Neighborhood Analysis
Subnet 108.129.217.253/24 demonstrates clean operational characteristics:
- Abuse Density: 0
- Classification: Clean
- Inherited Risk: 0
- Total Siblings: 1
- Active Siblings: 1
- Threat Siblings: 0
No neighboring IPs within the /24 block exhibit elevated risk profiles.
## Observation History
Analysis of 23 historical observations reveals:
- Most Recent Signal: 2026-08-05T23:24:14
- Threat Persistence Days: 0
- Is Persistently Malicious: False
- Campaign Likelihood: None
Historical data shows consistent benign operation with no escalation in risk signals over time.
## Relationship Graph
The IP maintains 14 documented relationships:
- DNS Associations: Multiple associations to `ec2-108-129-217-253.eu-west-1.compute.amazonaws.com`
- Network Associations: Same network relationships to AMAZON-DUB
## Recommended Action
Classification: LOW RISK / LEGITIMATE INFRASTRUCTURE
Recommendation: No blocking or restriction actions required. The IP address is a legitimate AWS cloud infrastructure component with no evidence of malicious activity. Standard monitoring applies.
Justification:
1. Properly registered AWS EC2 instance with verified DNS resolution
2. No threat indicators, blacklist entries, or known campaign associations
3. Clean neighborhood with zero abuse density
4. No open ports or services detected (firewalled configuration)
5. Historical observations show consistent benign operation
SOC Analyst Notes: While the risk score of 50 may trigger automated alerts in some environments, this appears to be a false positive based on the complete absence of malicious activity indicators. The IP should be allowed through security controls with standard logging for forensic purposes.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
๐ข Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Amazon Data Services Ireland Limited |
| ASN | AS16509 |
| Network Name | AMAZON-DUB |
| CIDR Block | 108.128.0.0/13 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | Ireland |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
๐ DNS Intelligence
| PTR | ec2-108-129-217-253.eu-west-1.compute.amazonaws.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes โ FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | ec2-108-129-217-253.eu-west-1.compute.amazonaws.com |
๐ DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 80% (Excellent) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
โ๏ธ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Tier 3 โ Basic operator with some routing infrastructure |
๐ 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 | โ |
| HTTP Title | โ |
๐ TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | โ |
| Valid Until | โ |
๐ฏ Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 36% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 19% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 30% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 28% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 27% | 10 | 16 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
๐ Observation Timeline ๐ Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-29 10:33:06 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-12 23:13:01 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-12 23:18:10 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 23 |
| Total Observations | 25 |
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