# IP Intelligence Briefing: 142.44.228.225
## Executive Summary
IP address 142.44.228.225 is a low-risk (score: 25) cloud compute endpoint registered to OVH SAS (ASN 16276). The IP is associated with Ahrefs Pte Ltd infrastructure and resolves to the ahrefs.net domain. While the endpoint itself shows minimal malicious indicators, geolocation inconsistencies and moderate neighborhood abuse density warrant continued monitoring.
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## Profile Overview
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Risk Score** | 25 (Low Risk) |
| **Reputation** | Low Risk |
| **ASN** | 16276 (OVH SAS) |
| **Organization** | Dmytro, Ahrefs Pte Ltd |
| **Network** | OVH-CUST-281059695 |
| **CIDR Block** | 142.44.228.0/24 |
| **Geolocation** | CA (Canada) / Singapore (disputed) |
| **Infrastructure Type** | CloudCompute / Hosting |
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## Key Findings
DNS and Service Activity
- PTR Record: proxy-ca016-san225.ahrefs.net
- Hosted Domain: ahrefs.net
- Open Ports: None detected
- HTTPS/TLS: No certificates or HTTP services observed
- Forward Resolution: Confirmed to ahrefs.net hostname
Geolocation Analysis
โ ๏ธ Anomalies Detected:
- Multiple geolocation sources report conflicting data (Canada vs. Singapore)
- RTT Violation: 25ms RTT reported against 112ms minimum expected for 5,598km distance
- This suggests possible geolocation spoofing or routing anomalies
Network Classification
- Cloud Provider: OVH
- Hosting: Yes
- Cdn/Proxy/VPN: No
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Residential: No
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## Neighborhood Assessment
Subnet: 142.44.228.0/24
- Total Siblings: 256
- Active Siblings: 228
- Threat Siblings: 112
- Abuse Density: 0.4375 (Moderate)
- Classification: Mixed
Risk Distribution in Subnet:
- High Risk: 0
- Medium Risk: 63
- Low Risk: 37
The /24 subnet exhibits moderate abuse activity with 112 threat-siblings. The target IP resides in a generally mixed-risk environment with no high-risk neighbors immediately adjacent.
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## Historical Observations
Total Signals: 21 observations
- Most recent signal: 2026-06-25 (subnet classification and abuse density)
- No persistent malicious activity detected
- Threat observation count: 1
- Ownership changes: 0
Historical data indicates stable ownership with no significant risk escalation over the observation period.
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## Relationships
Total Relationships: 53
- Primary: Same network associations (OVH-CUST-281059695)
- External Correlations: Limited cross-domain or cross-ASN relationships
- No known campaign associations or certificate matches
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## Threat Indicators
- Blacklist Count: 0
- Known Campaigns: None
- Threat Feeds: None active
- Abuse Confidence: Not applicable (low risk)
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## Recommended Actions
No immediate defensive actions required at this risk level. The IP profile indicates legitimate cloud infrastructure with no active threat indicators.
SOC Analyst Notes:
- Monitor for geolocation spoofing anomalies during traffic analysis
- Consider correlation with ahrefs.net domain reputation
- Maintain awareness of subnet-level abuse trends (0.4375 density)
- No firewall rules recommended based on current risk profile
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## Conclusion
IP 142.44.228.225 represents legitimate cloud infrastructure operated by OVH for Ahrefs. The low risk score and absence of threat indicators support continued monitoring rather than blocking. The geolocation inconsistency should be noted for traffic analysis but does not indicate active compromise. The moderate neighborhood abuse density suggests maintaining awareness of broader subnet activity.
Classification: LOW RISK - Legitimate Cloud Infrastructure
Priority: Standard Monitoring
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
๐ข Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Dmytro, Ahrefs Pte Ltd |
| ASN | AS16276 |
| Network Name | OVH-CUST-281059695 |
| CIDR Block | 142.44.228.0/24 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | Singapore |
| Abuse Contact | โ |
๐ DNS Intelligence
| PTR | proxy-ca016-san225.ahrefs.net |
| Forward Confirmed | No โ PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | proxy-ca016-san225.ahrefs.net |
๐ DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 40% (Fair) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Present |
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 | 29% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 19% | 2 | 2 |
| reputation | 31% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 37% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 23% | 10 | 15 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) โ 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
๐ Observation Timeline ๐ Live
| First Seen | 2026-05-09 22:10:44 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-06-27 16:34:55 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-06-28 10:39:20 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 21 |
| Total Observations | 25 |
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