# IP Intelligence Briefing: 14.8.27.140
Date: 2026-07-28
Classification: Low Risk / Mobile Infrastructure
## Executive Summary
IP 14.8.27.140 presents a low risk profile (Risk Score: 25) associated with mobile network infrastructure in Japan. The address belongs to ASN 2516 (KDDI-NET / Japan Network Information Center) and routes through au/KDDI Corporation mobile network (LTE/5G). No active threat indicators were observed.
## Technical Profile
Ownership & Routing:
- ASN: 2516 (KDDI-NET)
- Organization: Japan Network Information Center
- CIDR Block: 14.8.0.0/16
- RIR: APNIC
- BGP Prefix: 14.8.0.0/15
Geolocation:
- Country: Japan (JP)
- Region: Saitama
- City: Kawaguchi
- Accuracy Radius: 600 km
Network Classification:
- Service Purpose: Firewalled / No Services
- Connection Type: Mobile (au/KDDI Corporation, MCC 440, MNC 50)
- Technology: LTE/5G
- DNS Resolution: M014008027140.v4.enabler.ne.jp (confirmed)
## Threat Assessment
Active Threat Indicators: None
- Blacklist Count: 0
- Is Tor Exit Node: No
- Is Known Attacker: No
- Is Spam Source: No
- Known Campaigns: None
Control Plane Data:
- DNSBL Listed: 1 of 8 total lists
- Operator Score: 0.2609 (Basic)
- Route Stability: Unstable
- DNSSEC Valid: Yes
## Historical Observation
Fifteen signal observations recorded, most recent on 2026-07-28. Ownership data shows consistent registration with Japan Network Information Center throughout the observation period. No persistent malicious activity detected (Threat Persistence Days: 0).
## Network Context
Subnet Analysis (14.8.27.0.0/24):
- Neighboring IPs: 0 detected
- Abuse Density: 0%
- High/Medium Risk Neighbors: None
Relationship Graph:
- DNS Associations: M014008027140.v4.enabler.ne.jp (3 entries)
- Network Association: KDDI-NET
## Recommended Actions
Based on the current risk profile (Score: 25), no immediate firewall rules or blocking recommendations are indicated. The IP represents legitimate mobile network infrastructure with no observable malicious behavior.
SOC Guidance: Monitor as part of normal traffic baseline. No active threat requiring intervention.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Japan Network Information Center |
| ASN | AS2516 |
| Network Name | KDDI-NET |
| CIDR Block | 14.8.0.0/16 |
| RIR | APNIC |
| Country | JP |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | M014008027140.v4.enabler.ne.jp |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | M014008027140.v4.enabler.ne.jp |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 40% (Fair) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Mobile |
| 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 | AS2516 |
| Network Prefix | 14.8.0.0/15 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 21% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 20% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 16% | 10 | 16 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-18 11:33:53 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-09-14 05:07:19 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-09-12 09:57:43 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 22 |
| Total Observations | 30 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 14.8.27.140
Who owns the IP address 14.8.27.140?
14.8.27.140 is registered to Japan Network Information Center. The address falls within the 14.8.0.0/16 network block. Registration is held at APNIC.
Where is 14.8.27.140 located?
Geolocation data places 14.8.27.140 in Kawaguchi, Saitama, Japan. The local time zone is Asia/Tokyo. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 14.8.27.140 malicious or safe?
14.8.27.140 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 14.8.27.140?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 14.8.27.140 is M014008027140.v4.enabler.ne.jp. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
Is 14.8.27.140 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
14.8.27.140 is classified as a mobile network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.