# IPDEBRIEF INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING
Target IP: 13.58.198.185/32
Classification: Moderate Risk (Score: 40)
Date: Current
Status: Active Threat Indicator
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## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IP 13.58.198.185 is a cloud-based EC2 instance hosted by Amazon Web Services (AWS) in Columbus, Ohio. The address has been identified on threat intelligence lists with medium severity ratings. While the IP belongs to AWS infrastructure, its presence on multiple blacklist feeds indicates potential misuse that warrants monitoring or blocking.
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## NETWORK IDENTIFICATION
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **IP Address** | 13.58.198.185 |
| **ASN** | 16509 (AMAZON-02) |
| **Organization** | Amazon Technologies Inc. |
| **Network** | AT-88-Z (13.24.0.0/13) |
| **Location** | Columbus, OH, US |
| **Hostname** | ec2-13-58-198-185.us-east-2.compute.amazonaws.com |
| **Infrastructure** | AWS Cloud (Firewalled/No Services) |
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## THREAT INDICATORS
- Risk Score: 40 (Moderate)
- Blacklist Status: Listed on 1 of 8 threat feeds
- Maximum Severity: Medium
- Known Campaigns: None identified
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
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## OBSERVATION HISTORY
Signal monitoring reveals threat list activity with the following timeline:
- 2026-06-29 03:52: Listed on multiple feeds (8 total) with medium severity
- 2026-06-21 01:46: Listed on 2 feeds with high severity ratings
- 2026-06-21 01:57: ASN 16509 confirmation signals
- 2026-06-29 03:52: ASN 16509 confirmation signals
The IP demonstrates persistent blacklist presence with fluctuating severity levels (high to medium), suggesting ongoing or intermittent abusive activity.
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## RELATIONSHIP ANALYSIS
- DNS Associations: ec2-13-58-198-185.us-east-2.compute.amazonaws.com (verified)
- Network Context: AT-88-Z subnet (13.58.198.0/24)
- Neighborhood Risk: Subnet classified as "mostly_clean" with 0 active threat siblings detected
- Control Plane: BGP origin 13.56.0.0/14 via ASN 16509
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## SECURITY ACTIONS
Recommended: Block Traffic
The following firewall rules are recommended for immediate implementation:
| Platform | Rule |
|---|---|
| **iptables** | `iptables -A INPUT -s 13.58.198.185 -j DROP` |
| **nftables** | `nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 13.58.198.185 drop` |
| **nginx** | `deny 13.58.198.185;` |
| **pfSense** | Add 13.58.198.185/32 to block list |
| **Cloudflare WAF** | Block with expression: `ip.src eq 13.58.198.185` |
| **AWS WAF** | Add 13.58.198.185/32 to IPSet with action `block` |
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## ANALYST NOTES
1. AWS EC2 Context: This is a cloud-hosted resource. AWS EC2 instances can be compromised by attackers and used for malicious activities.
2. Risk Assessment: The moderate risk score (40) combined with blacklist listings indicates the IP is actively flagged for potential abuse, though the IP itself is legitimate AWS infrastructure.
3. Monitoring Recommendation: While blocking is recommended, maintain awareness that blocking an AWS IP may impact legitimate AWS services if this address has been compromised or misused.
4. No Services Detected: No open ports or active services observed, consistent with AWS firewalled configuration.
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Report Generated: IPDebrief Intelligence Platform
Data Sources: Multi-signal aggregation (DNS, ASN, geolocation, threat feeds, control plane)
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
π’ Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Amazon Technologies Inc. |
| ASN | AS16509 |
| Network Name | AT-88-Z |
| CIDR Block | 13.24.0.0/13 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
π DNS Intelligence
| PTR | ec2-13-58-198-185.us-east-2.compute.amazonaws.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes β FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | ec2-13-58-198-185.us-east-2.compute.amazonaws.com |
π DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 80% (Excellent) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
βοΈ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Hosting β Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
π Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| No open ports detected | |||
| Server | β |
| HTTP Title | β |
π TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | β |
| Valid Until | β |
π― Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| routing | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 22% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 33% | 2 | 4 |
| Overall | 25% | 9 | 15 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
π Observation Timeline π Live
| First Seen | 2026-05-27 07:16:35 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-06-29 03:52:07 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-06-29 03:56:09 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 19 |
| Total Observations | 20 |
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