# INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 142.44.161.164/32
Classification: Moderate Risk - Cloud Infrastructure IP
Date: Current
Analyst: IPDebrief Intelligence
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## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IP 142.44.161.164 is a Virtual Private Server (VPS) endpoint hosted by OVH Hosting, Inc. in Quebec, Canada. The IP presents a moderate risk profile (score: 50) with no active malicious indicators but exhibits 2 DNSBL listings. No open ports or services were detected during reconnaissance.
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## OWNERSHIP & INFRASTRUCTURE
- Organization: OVH Hosting, Inc. (AS16276)
- Network Block: OVH-VPS-142-44-160 (142.44.160.0/22)
- Infrastructure Type: CloudCompute (VPS)
- Geolocation: Canada (QC) - Latitude: 45.51, Longitude: -73.59
- DNS Resolution: vps-2f356842.vps.ovh.ca (Forward confirmed)
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## THREAT ASSESSMENT
| Indicator | Status |
|---|---|
| Risk Score | 50/100 (Moderate) |
| Blacklist Count | 0 |
| DNSBL Listed | 2 of 8 total lists |
| Tor Exit Node | No |
| Known Attacker | No |
| Spam Source | No |
| Active Threat Indicators | None |
Key Observations:
- IP is part of OVH's cloud compute infrastructure
- No open ports detected; service classification shows "Firewalled / No Services"
- 2 DNSBL listings require investigation but do not indicate active abuse
- Reputation sources empty; threat feeds empty
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## OBSERVATION HISTORY (14 RECORDS)
Analysis of historical signals (most recent: 2026-08-06) reveals:
- Geolocation: Consistent Canada/QC positioning across all observations
- Provider: OVH identified in all infrastructure signals
- Risk Signals: Threat indicators have been observed in recent history
- Persistence: No persistent malicious activity detected
- Stability: Ownership stability indicated (0 ownership changes)
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## NETWORK RELATIONSHIPS
- Same Network: OVH-VPS-142-44-160 (142.44.160.0/22)
- DNS Association: vps-2f356842.vps.ovh.ca
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## SUBNET ANALYSIS
- Subnet: 142.44.161.164/24
- Abuse Density: 0
- Active Siblings: 0
- Threat Siblings: 0
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## RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Based on risk profile, the following firewall rules are recommended:
```bash
# iptables
iptables -A INPUT -s 142.44.161.164 -j DROP
# nftables
nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 142.44.161.164 drop
# pfSense
142.44.161.164/32
# Cloudflare WAF
{"description":"Block 142.44.161.164 โ IPDebrief risk score 50","action":"block","filter":{"expression":"ip.src eq 142.44.161.164"}}
```
Note: These recommendations are probabilistic and should be combined with other threat signals before implementation.
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## INTELLIGENCE NOTE
The moderate risk score (50) combined with 2 DNSBL listings warrants monitoring but does not indicate immediate threat. The IP represents standard cloud hosting infrastructure from a major provider. SOC teams should monitor for any changes in reputation or emergence of active threat indicators.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
๐ข Ownership & Registration
| Organization | OVH Hosting, Inc. |
| ASN | AS16276 |
| Network Name | OVH-VPS-142-44-160 |
| CIDR Block | 142.44.160.0/22 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | Canada |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
๐ DNS Intelligence
| PTR | vps-2f356842.vps.ovh.ca |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes โ FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | vps-2f356842.vps.ovh.ca |
๐ DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 80% (Excellent) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
โ๏ธ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Web Server |
| Network Tier | Tier 3 โ Basic operator with some routing infrastructure |
๐ Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | http | tcp | โ |
| 443 | https | tcp | โ |
| 22 | ssh | tcp | |
| Closed Ports | 25, 3389, 8080, 8443 (3 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | โ |
| HTTP Title | โ |
| SSH Version | SSH-2.0-OpenSSH_9.6p1 Ubuntu-3ubuntu13.18 |
๐ TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | 2026-08-10T20:10:39+00:00 |
| Valid Until | 2036-08-07T20:10:39+00:00 |
| TLS Protocol | Tls13 |
| Cipher Suite | TLS_AES_128_GCM_SHA256 |
| Signature Algorithm | sha256RSA |
| Validity Period | 3650 days |
| Serial Number | 567A3497CB522B38778B57E8A6423418A49C2B3C |
| Thumbprint | 6057C56CEF773DBAC36B333D1F24E05F339944BB |
๐ฏ Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 29% | 2 | 2 |
| routing | 17% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 17% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 38% | 2 | 4 |
| reputation | 21% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 17% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 23% | 8 | 11 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) โ 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Moderate (55%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
๐ Observation Timeline ๐ Live
| First Seen | 2026-08-04 11:50:30 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-13 06:22:33 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-13 06:33:25 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 22 |
| Total Observations | 25 |
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