# IP Intelligence Briefing: 120.89.104.178
Classification: Moderate Risk / Residential Endpoint
Report Date: [Current Date]
Target IP: 120.89.104.178/32
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## Executive Summary
IP 120.89.104.178 is a residential endpoint located in Kathmandu, Nepal, operating under the NTCINTERNET network infrastructure. The IP exhibits a moderate risk profile (score: 40) with no active threat indicators. The address resolves to a DSL connection type and is classified as a residential infrastructure endpoint.
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## Network Profile
Ownership & Registration:
- Organization: IRT-NPTELECOM-NP (NTCINTERNET)
- ASN: 23752
- CIDR Block: 120.89.96.0/19
- RIR: APNIC
- Abuse Contact: abuse_mail@ntc.net.np
Geolocation:
- Country: Nepal (NP)
- City: Kathmandu
- Region: P3
- Coordinates: 27.71°N, 85.31°E
Network Role:
- Infrastructure Type: Residential
- Connection Type: DSL
- Is Cloud/Proxy/VPN: No
- Is Tor Exit: No
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## Threat Assessment
Risk Indicators:
- Risk Score: 40 (Moderate)
- Provider Score: 0
- Authority Score: 0
- Blacklist Count: 0
- Known Campaigns: None detected
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not calculated
Service Analysis:
- Open Ports: None detected
- HTTP Services: None active
- TLS Certificates: None
- DNS Records: Single PTR record (178-adsl.ntc.net.np)
Control Plane Status:
- Route Stability: Unstable (isRouteStable: false)
- BGP Prefix: 120.89.104.0/24
- DNSBL Listings: 2 of 8 total lists
- Operator Score: 0.1304 (Minimal)
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## Observed Threat History
Fifteen signal observations collected, with the most recent data from 2026-07-25. Key findings:
- Consistent residential classification across all observations
- No ownership changes detected
- No persistent malicious activity observed
- Threat observation count: 0
- Is Persistently Malicious: False
The IP has maintained a stable residential profile without evidence of malicious behavior escalation.
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## Network Relationships
Identified Associations:
- Network: NTCINTERNET (2 associations)
- DNS Hostname: 178-adsl.ntc.net.np (2 associations)
No external entity links or certificate associations detected. The IP operates in isolation within its network segment.
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## Subnet Neighborhood Analysis
Subnet: 120.89.104.178/24
Neighbor Risk Distribution:
- High Risk: 0
- Medium Risk: 2
- Low Risk: 1
- Abuse Density: 0
Adjacent IPs:
| IP Address | Risk Score | Authority Score |
|---|---|---|
| 120.89.104.25 | 40 | 50 |
| 120.89.104.117 | 55 | 50 |
| 120.89.104.243 | 15 | 50 |
The subnet demonstrates moderate overall risk with three neighboring addresses, none showing high-risk characteristics.
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## Recommended Security Actions
Current Status: No immediate blocking required. The IP presents as a legitimate residential endpoint with no active threat indicators.
Monitoring Recommendations:
- Monitor for any changes in risk score or threat indicators
- Track subnet-level activity for emerging patterns
- No firewall rules currently recommended based on risk profile
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## Conclusion
IP 120.89.104.178 is a legitimate residential endpoint in Nepal with moderate risk characteristics. The absence of threat indicators, combined with consistent residential classification and stable network behavior, suggests benign activity. SOC analysts should maintain monitoring but no immediate blocking or escalation actions are warranted.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | IRT-NPTELECOM-NP |
| ASN | AS23752 |
| Network Name | NTCINTERNET |
| CIDR Block | 120.89.96.0/19 |
| RIR | APNIC |
| Country | NP |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 178-adsl.ntc.net.np |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | nt179.cache.com178-adsl.ntc.net.np |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 40% (Fair) |
| SPF | 1/2 domains |
| DMARC | 1/2 domains |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| CAA | Not configured |
| Domains Checked | 2 domains |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | End-User — Residential ISP endpoint |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| No open ports detected | |||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS23752 |
| Network Prefix | 120.89.104.0/24 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 8% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| Overall | 11% | 9 | 11 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-10 01:47:56 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-05 05:11:23 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-10-05 05:11:46 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 18 |
| Total Observations | 25 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 120.89.104.178
Who owns the IP address 120.89.104.178?
120.89.104.178 is registered to IRT-NPTELECOM-NP. The address falls within the 120.89.96.0/19 network block. Registration is held at APNIC.
Where is 120.89.104.178 located?
Geolocation data places 120.89.104.178 in Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, NP. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 120.89.104.178 malicious or safe?
120.89.104.178 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 120.89.104.178?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 120.89.104.178 is 178-adsl.ntc.net.np. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.