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# IPDEBRIEF INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING

Subject: 142.44.225.138/32

Date: 2026-06-26

Classification: Low Risk

Prepared For: SOC Analysts

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## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

IP address 142.44.225.138 operates within OVH cloud infrastructure with an overall risk score of 25 (Low Risk). The IP resolves to ahrefs.net domain infrastructure and exhibits minimal threat indicators. No immediate blocking recommendations are warranted.

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## OWNERSHIP & INFRASTRUCTURE

• ASN: 16276 (OVH)
• Organization: Dmytro, Ahrefs Pte Ltd
• Network: OVH-CUST-281059696
• CIDR Block: 142.44.225.0/24
• Infrastructure Type: Cloud Compute
• Geolocation: Canada (QC), Singapore (inconsistent reporting)
• Registration: ARIN

Note: Geolocation data shows inconsistency between Canada registration and Singapore coordinate reporting. RTT analysis (5597.9km distance) indicates potential reporting anomalies.

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## THREAT ASSESSMENT

Temporal Analysis: The IP shows persistent ownership with 0 ownership changes and minimal threat persistence (0 days). No correlated IPs or certificate matches observed.

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## NETWORK ENVIRONMENT

Subnet Analysis (142.44.225.0/24):

• Abuse Density: 0.3984 (moderate)
• Classification: Mixed
• Active Siblings: 224/256
• Threat Siblings: 102
• Inherited Risk: 15

Neighbor Risk Distribution:

• High Risk: 0 IPs
• Medium Risk: 53 IPs
• Low Risk: 47 IPs

The subnet shows mixed activity with no high-risk neighbors detected. This IP operates in a generally low-to-moderate risk environment.

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## DNS & SERVICE ANALYSIS

• PTR Hostname: proxy-ca017-san138.ahrefs.net
• Domain: ahrefs.net
• Forward Resolution: Confirmed
• Open Ports: None detected
• Services: None exposed
• SSL/TLS: No certificates present
• HTTP Headers: Not applicable (no services)

Email Authentication: No SPF or DMARC records configured for ahrefs.net.

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## OBSERVATION HISTORY

Total Observations: 22 signals

• Most Recent: 2026-06-26 14:44:04 UTC
• Subnet Abuse Density: 0.3984 (consistent)
• Classification: Mixed (persistent)
• Inherited Risk: 15 (stable)

No significant escalation or de-escalation of threat signals observed. The IP maintains stable operational characteristics.

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## RELATIONSHIP GRAPH

Total Relationships: 76

• Primary association: Same Network (OVH-CUST-281059696) - 76 occurrences
• No cross-network or organizational relationships detected
• No certificate or hostname correlations beyond ahrefs.net

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## RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

Current Risk Level: Low (25)

Actionable Recommendations: None

Suggested Firewall Rules: Not required

Monitoring Priority: Low

The IP does not meet thresholds for immediate blocking or defensive action. However, monitoring is recommended due to:

1. DNSBL listing on 1 of 8 threat feeds

2. Mixed subnet classification

3. Inconsistent geolocation reporting

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## INTELLIGENCE CONCLUSIONS

IP 142.44.225.138 represents legitimate cloud infrastructure hosted by OVH for Ahrefs domain services. The low risk score, absence of threat indicators, and stable operational history support continued monitoring without escalation. No immediate defensive actions are required.

Analyst Notes: Geolocation inconsistencies warrant periodic revalidation. Monitor for changes in DNSBL status or subnet classification.

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*Intelligence generated by IPDebrief® Network Intelligence Platform*

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