## INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 13.140.137.148/32
Date: 2026-08-12
Classification: LOW RISK
Status: Routine Infrastructure
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IP address 13.140.137.148 is a Contabo virtual machine instance deployed in Munich, Germany. The IP presents a low-risk profile with no active threat indicators, zero blacklist entries, and no detected open ports or services. The address belongs to a clean subnet (13.140.137.0/24) with minimal abuse density. No immediate defensive action is required.
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OWNERSHIP & INFRASTRUCTURE
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| ASN | AS51167 (Contabo) |
| Organization | Johannes Selg |
| Netname | TT-20260601 |
| Infrastructure Type | CloudCompute / Hosting |
| Geolocation | München, Germany (DE) |
| CIDR Block | 13.140.128.0/18 |
The IP resolves to hostname `vmi3350450.contaboserver.net`, indicating a virtual machine instance within Contabo's infrastructure. Forward DNS resolution is confirmed.
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RISK ASSESSMENT
Current Risk Score: 0
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Provider Score | 0 |
| Authority Score | 0 |
| Stability Score | 0 |
| Abuse Confidence | None |
| Blacklist Count | 0 |
| Threat Indicators | None |
Network Classification:
- Cloud: Yes
- CDN: No
- VPN: No
- Proxy: No
- Tor: No
- Hosting: Yes
- Mobile: No
- Residential: No
No threat campaigns or malicious activity signatures detected.
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OBSERVATION HISTORY
23 historical observations tracked. Recent activity from 2026-08-12 shows:
- Operator Score: 0.2609 (Basic)
- DNSSEC Valid: Yes
- No significant risk escalation over observation period
- Threat persistence days: 0
- Is Persistently Malicious: No
The IP exhibits stable behavior with no evidence of evolving malicious activity.
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NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS
Subnet: 13.140.137.0/24
Abuse Density: 0 (Clean)
Total Siblings: 6 (All Active)
| Neighbor IP | Risk Score | Authority Score |
|---|---|---|
| 13.140.137.11 | 25 | 60 |
| 13.140.137.119 | 25 | 60 |
| 13.140.137.178 | 25 | 60 |
| 13.140.137.189 | 25 | 50 |
| 13.140.137.216 | 0 | 50 |
The subnet shows minimal risk distribution with no high-risk neighbors. Inherited risk from subnet: 0.
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RELATIONSHIP GRAPH
Primary Associations:
- DNS Hostname: vmi3350450.contaboserver.net (repeated associations)
- Network Block: TT-20260601 (13.140.128.0/18)
No unusual or unexpected relationships detected. The IP maintains standard associations with its provider infrastructure.
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RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Current Status: No action required
The IP presents no immediate threat. Standard logging and monitoring practices recommended. No firewall rules, WAF policies, or blocking measures are indicated based on current risk profile.
Monitoring Priority: LOW
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SUMMARY
13.140.137.148 is a benign Contabo cloud hosting address with no threat indicators. The IP serves as a virtual machine instance within a clean subnet. No defensive actions are warranted at this time. Continue routine traffic monitoring.
Analyst Notes: The IP shows no evidence of abuse or malicious use. Contabo is a known cloud hosting provider. The German geolocation is consistent with the ASN registration. No further investigation recommended unless additional context suggests otherwise.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Johannes Selg |
| ASN | AS51167 |
| Network Name | TT-20260601 |
| CIDR Block | 13.140.128.0/18 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | DE |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | vmi3350450.contaboserver.net |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | vmi3350450.contaboserver.net |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 40% (Fair) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Tier 3 — Basic operator with some routing infrastructure |
🔌 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 | AS51167 |
| Network Prefix | 13.140.128.0/18 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 22% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 11% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 14% | 10 | 15 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Moderate (55%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-17 23:21:16 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-09-05 20:44:45 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-09-05 21:24:52 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 23 |
| Total Observations | 32 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 13.140.137.148
Who owns the IP address 13.140.137.148?
13.140.137.148 is registered to Johannes Selg. The address falls within the 13.140.128.0/18 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 13.140.137.148 located?
Geolocation data places 13.140.137.148 in München. The local time zone is Europe/Berlin. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 13.140.137.148 malicious or safe?
13.140.137.148 currently carries a low risk assessment, meaning no significant threat indicators have been observed. This assessment is generated from continuously collected signals and can change over time.
What is the hostname for 13.140.137.148?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 13.140.137.148 is vmi3350450.contaboserver.net. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
Is 13.140.137.148 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
13.140.137.148 is classified as cloud infrastructure and hosting infrastructure based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.