# IP INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING
Target: 138.197.162.38/32
Date: 2026-07-30
Classification: Low Risk
Prepared By: IPDebrief Intelligence Analyst
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## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IP 138.197.162.38 is a low-risk cloud computing address hosted on DigitalOcean, LLC infrastructure in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The asset shows no active threat indicators, no malicious campaign associations, and no operational services currently running. Neighborhood analysis indicates minimal abuse density within the /24 subnet. SOC teams may monitor but no immediate blocking action is recommended.
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## ASSET OWNERSHIP & INFRASTRUCTURE
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Organization** | DigitalOcean, LLC |
| **ASN** | 14061 |
| **CIDR Block** | 138.197.0.0/16 |
| **Netname** | DIGITALOCEAN-138-197-0-0 |
| **Registration** | ARIN |
| **Infrastructure Type** | Cloud Compute |
| **Network Role** | Hosting / Firewalled |
The address is confirmed as cloud infrastructure with no open services detected. The IP operates within a stable BGP prefix (138.197.160.0/20) under operator control.
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## GEOLOCATION ANALYSIS
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Country** | Canada (CA) |
| **Region** | Ontario |
| **City** | Toronto |
| **Accuracy Radius** | 4,500 km |
| **GeoConsensus** | True (1 source) |
| **GeoPlausible** | False |
Geolocation data shows consensus from a single source with confidence limitations. Historical observations indicate conflicting location signals (one observation placed the IP in US/Colorado), suggesting geolocation inference variance typical for cloud hosting environments.
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## THREAT INDICATORS
| Indicator | Status |
|---|---|
| **Risk Score** | 25 (Low) |
| **Abuse Confidence** | Not applicable |
| **Tor Exit Node** | No |
| **Known Attacker** | No |
| **Spam Source** | No |
| **Blacklist Count** | 0 |
| **Known Campaigns** | None |
| **Threat Feeds** | None |
| **Persistence** | 0 days |
The asset shows no evidence of malicious activity. No threat indicators were detected across any evaluated feeds.
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## OBSERVATION HISTORY
Total Observations: 14 signals recorded
Timeframe: Recent observations from 2026-07-30
Key historical signals include:
- Network infrastructure confirmation (DigitalOcean, LLC) with 95% confidence
- Port scanning activity observed with 70% confidence
- Geolocation inference data with 30-95% confidence ranges
- No persistent malicious threat patterns detected
The observation history indicates normal cloud infrastructure behavior without escalation in threat severity.
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## RELATIONSHIP ANALYSIS
Linked Entities: 2 relationships identified
- Same Network: DIGITALOCEAN-138-197-0-0 (appears twice in relationship graph)
No external associations detected with hostnames, organizations, or certificates beyond the parent network block.
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## NEIGHBORHOOD ASSESSMENT
Subnet: 138.197.162.38/24
Abuse Density: 0
Total Siblings: 0
Active Siblings: 0
Threat Siblings: 0
The /24 subnet shows no neighboring IP activity and zero abuse density. This indicates an isolated or lightly utilized address space within the DigitalOcean infrastructure.
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## CONTROL PLANE ANALYSIS
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| **Operator Score** | 0.1304 (Minimal) |
| **DNSBL Listed** | 1 of 8 lists |
| **Route Changes (30d)** | 0 |
| **BGP Prefix** | 138.197.160.0/20 |
| **Route Stability** | False |
| **RPKI State** | Not available |
| **IRR Consistency** | Not available |
The control plane shows minimal operator activity with one DNSBL listing. Route stability is marked as false, which may indicate dynamic infrastructure provisioning typical of cloud environments.
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## RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Current Risk Profile: Low (Score: 25)
Recommended Action: Monitor / No Immediate Action
No firewall rules or blocking recommendations are generated due to the low-risk profile. The asset should be permitted through standard security controls with routine monitoring.
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## INTELLIGENCE CONCLUSION
IP 138.197.162.38/32 presents as a benign cloud computing address with no active threat indicators. The DigitalOcean hosting infrastructure shows normal operational patterns with no evidence of malicious activity, command-and-control operations, or abuse campaigns.
Risk Level: LOW
Action Required: Monitor
Priority: Routine
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*Report generated by IPDebrief Intelligence Platform*
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
๐ข Ownership & Registration
| Organization | DigitalOcean, LLC |
| ASN | AS14061 |
| Network Name | DIGITALOCEAN-138-197-0-0 |
| CIDR Block | 138.197.0.0/16 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
๐ DNS Intelligence
| PTR Record | No PTR |
| Forward Confirmed | No โ PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
๐ DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 20% (Poor) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
โ๏ธ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Hosting โ Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
๐ 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 | โ |
| HTTP Title | โ |
๐ TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | โ |
| Valid Until | โ |
๐ฏ Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 31% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 19% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 30% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 28% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 24% | 10 | 16 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
๐ Observation Timeline ๐ Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-26 21:27:43 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-12 20:53:22 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-12 20:57:54 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 19 |
| Total Observations | 23 |
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