# IP INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 111.55.120.8/32
Classification: Mobile Carrier Infrastructure • Risk Level: Low (15/100) • Date: 2026-07-27
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## Executive Summary
IP address 111.55.120.8 is a legitimate Chinese mobile carrier endpoint with minimal threat indicators. The address belongs to China Mobile's CMNET infrastructure (ASN 24444) and shows no evidence of malicious activity. While the IP appears on one of eight DNSBL lists with medium severity, overall risk assessment remains low. No firewall action is recommended at this time.
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## Ownership & Network Context
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| ASN | 24444 (CHINANET MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS CO., LTD.) |
| Organization | IRT-CHINAMOBILE-CN |
| Network Name | CMNET |
| CIDR Block | 111.0.0.0/10 |
| RIR | APNIC (Asia-Pacific) |
| Geographic Origin | China (Shandong) |
| Infrastructure Type | Mobile Carrier |
| Connection Type | N/A (No services) |
The IP is classified as mobile infrastructure with no open ports, HTTP services, or TLS certificates detected. This is consistent with carrier-grade network routing points.
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## Threat Indicators
- Risk Score: 15/100
- Abuse Confidence Score: N/A
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Proxy Service: No
- DNSBL Listings: 1 of 8 lists (medium severity)
- Threat Persistence Days: 0
- Total Threat Observations: 0
No known threat campaigns, attacker indicators, or malicious behavior have been observed.
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## Neighborhood Analysis (111.55.120.0/24)
Subnet Profile: Clean classification with 0% abuse density
| IP Address | Risk Score | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| 111.55.120.1 | 25 | Low |
| 111.55.120.8 (Target) | 15 | Low |
| 111.55.120.11 | 25 | Low |
| 111.55.120.40 | 0 | Clean |
| 111.55.120.58 | 0 | Clean |
| 111.55.120.61 | 15 | Low |
The /24 subnet contains 6 sibling IPs with 3 active. Risk scores across the subnet remain low, supporting the conclusion that this is benign mobile carrier infrastructure.
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## Observation History
15 signals recorded over the observation period. Key findings:
- Ownership: No changes detected
- Infrastructure Classification: Consistently identified as mobile carrier
- Geolocation: China (Shandong province) with 0.52 confidence
- DNSSEC: Valid (zone 8.120.55.111.in-addr.arpa)
- Threat Detection: No persistent malicious activity
No ownership changes or threat persistence observed.
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## Relationships
- Same Network: CMNET (3 relationship entries)
- External Associations: None detected
- Associated Hostnames: None
- Certificates: None
- Organizations: China Mobile network infrastructure only
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## Recommended Actions
Current Risk Level: LOW – No immediate action required
The IP shows characteristics of legitimate mobile carrier infrastructure with no evidence of abuse. The single DNSBL listing is likely a false positive given the carrier network classification and low overall risk score.
Monitoring Recommendation: Continue standard passive observation. No firewall blocking or rate-limiting recommended at this time.
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Intelligence Analyst: IPDebrief Automated Analysis
Data Sources: IPDebrief™ Threat Intelligence Platform
Last Updated: 2026-07-27
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | IRT-CHINAMOBILE-CN |
| ASN | AS24444 |
| Network Name | CMNET |
| CIDR Block | 111.0.0.0/10 |
| RIR | APNIC |
| Country | CN |
| 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 | AS24444 |
| Network Prefix | 111.55.120.0/23 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| routing | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| services | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| ownership | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| geolocation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 12% | 3 | 3 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-13 03:13:43 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-07-27 04:41:24 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-30 22:44:10 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 17 |
| Total Observations | 19 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 111.55.120.8
Who owns the IP address 111.55.120.8?
111.55.120.8 is registered to IRT-CHINAMOBILE-CN. The address falls within the 111.0.0.0/10 network block. Registration is held at APNIC.
Where is 111.55.120.8 located?
Geolocation data places 111.55.120.8 in 29, Shandong, China. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 111.55.120.8 malicious or safe?
111.55.120.8 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 111.55.120.8 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
111.55.120.8 is classified as a mobile network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.