# INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 115.69.44.118
Classification: MODERATE RISK
Generated: 2026-07-27
Analyst: IPDebrief Intelligence Team
## Executive Summary
IP address 115.69.44.118 is assigned to Spintel Pty Ltd (ASN 18390) and is geolocated to Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The IP carries a risk score of 40 (Moderate Risk) with no active threat indicators. No open services or ports were detected. The IP is currently firewalled with no exposed services.
## Network Ownership & Classification
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Organization** | Spintel Pty Ltd |
| **Network Name** | SPINTEL-AU |
| **CIDR Block** | 115.69.0.0/18 |
| **ASN** | 18390 |
| **RIR** | APNIC |
| **Country** | Australia (AU) |
| **Region** | New South Wales |
| **City** | Sydney |
## Threat Assessment
- Risk Score: 40 (Moderate Risk)
- Abuse Confidence: Not applicable
- Known Campaigns: None detected
- Threat Feeds: No matches
- Blacklist Count: 0
- Tor Exit Node: False
- Known Attacker: False
- Spam Source: False
## Network Role & Services
- Infrastructure Type: Residential/CPE
- Service Purpose: Firewalled / No Services
- Open Ports: None detected
- Cloud/CDN/Proxy: Not applicable
- TLS Certificate: Not detected
## DNS Analysis
- PTR Record: 115-69-44-118-cpe.spintel.net.au
- Forward Resolution: 115-69-44-118-cpe.spintel.net.au
- Hosted Domain Count: 0
- Email Authentication: SPF not configured, DMARC not configured
## Control Plane & Routing
- BGP Prefix: 115.69.44.0/24
- Route Stability: False
- DNSBL Listings: 2 of 8 lists
- RPKI State: Not validated
- DNSSEC: Valid
## Observation History (17 signals)
Recent observations from 2026-07-27 indicate:
- Geographic validation confirms Australia (AU)
- No ownership changes detected
- No persistent malicious behavior
- ICMP validation blocked
- Multiple signal types observed (geolocation, network classification, port scans)
## Network Neighborhood Analysis
- Subnet: 115.69.44.0/24
- Abuse Density: 0
- Threat Siblings: 0
- Active Siblings: 0
- Neighbor Risk Distribution: No high or medium risk neighbors
## Entity Relationships
- Network Associations: Multiple references to SPINTEL-AU network
- DNS Associations: 115-69-44-118-cpe.spintel.net.au (4 instances)
## Recommended Actions
Based on the risk profile, the following defensive measures are recommended:
Firewall Rules:
- `iptables -A INPUT -s 115.69.44.118 -j DROP`
- `nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 115.69.44.118 drop`
- `nginx: deny 115.69.44.118;`
- `pfSense: 115.69.44.118/32`
WAF Recommendations:
- Cloudflare: Block with expression `ip.src eq 115.69.44.118`
- AWS WAF: Add address `115.69.44.118/32` with description "IPDebrief risk 40"
## Intelligence Narrative
The IP address 115.69.44.118 represents a residential customer premises equipment (CPE) address from Spintel Pty Ltd's Australian network. While the IP is currently blocked and shows no active services, the moderate risk score (40) combined with DNSBL listings on 2 of 8 lists warrants defensive blocking. The IP has no historical persistent malicious activity and no neighborhood correlation with other threat actors. The lack of open ports and services suggests this is a standard residential endpoint that should not be exposed to inbound traffic. SOC analysts should monitor for any changes in network behavior or service exposure on this address.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Spintel Pty Ltd |
| ASN | AS18390 |
| Network Name | SPINTEL-AU |
| CIDR Block | 115.69.0.0/18 |
| RIR | APNIC |
| Country | AU |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 115-69-44-118-cpe.spintel.net.au |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | 115-69-44-118-cpe.spintel.net.au |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 20% (Poor) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Unknown |
| 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 | AS18390 |
| Network Prefix | 115.69.44.0/24 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 40% | 2 | 6 |
| reputation | 8% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 17% | 10 | 17 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-14 03:39:21 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-09-01 19:18:12 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-09-01 19:26:34 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 21 |
| Total Observations | 28 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 115.69.44.118
Who owns the IP address 115.69.44.118?
115.69.44.118 is registered to Spintel Pty Ltd. The address falls within the 115.69.0.0/18 network block. Registration is held at APNIC.
Where is 115.69.44.118 located?
Geolocation data places 115.69.44.118 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 115.69.44.118 malicious or safe?
115.69.44.118 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.
What is the hostname for 115.69.44.118?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 115.69.44.118 is 115-69-44-118-cpe.spintel.net.au. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.