IP Intelligence Briefing: 142.44.228.96
*Generated via IPDebrief tools: Profile, History, Relationships, Neighbors*
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**1. Core Profile**
- Risk Score: 40 (Moderate Risk)
- Ownership:
- AS16276 (OVH)
- Organization: Dmytro, Ahrefs Pte Ltd
- Network: OVH-CUST-281059695
- Geolocation:
- Country: Canada (CA)
- Region: QC (Quebec)
- City: Singapore (discrepancy; likely data error)
- Coordinates: Latitude 56.13, Longitude -106.35 (approx. 3,000km accuracy radius)
- Network Role:
- Cloud Hosting: OVH CloudCompute infrastructure
- Services: No open ports, no TLS/HTTP services detected
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**2. Threat & Abuse Indicators**
- Threat Signals:
- No direct malicious indicators (no malware, phishing, or exploit campaigns).
- DNSBL Listing: 1/8 DNSBL lists (low confidence).
- Subnet Abuse:
- /24 Subnet (142.44.228.0/24): 100 IPs, 0% abuse density reported, but 77 IPs flagged as medium/high risk.
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**3. Historical Observations (Last 30 Days)**
- Key Trends:
- Stable risk score (40) with no persistent malicious activity.
- DNS Resolution: Consistent linkage to `proxy-ca016-san96.ahrefs.net` (Ahrefs domain).
- Geolocation: Mixed results (Canada vs. Singapore).
- Operator Score: Minimal risk (0.2174).
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**4. Network Relationships**
- Primary Associations:
- OVH Network: 254 sibling IPs in the same /24 subnet.
- DNS: Linked to `ahrefs.net` (no email auth records).
- Certificates: No TLS certificates detected.
- Subnet Context:
- Abuse Density: 61.42% (high_abuse classification).
- Inherited Risk: 24 (likely from parent network).
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**5. Recommendations for SOC**
1. Monitor DNS Activity: Track `proxy-ca016-san96.ahrefs.net` for unusual traffic patterns.
2. Verify Geolocation: Investigate the Singapore/Canada discrepancy; possible misconfiguration or spoofing.
3. Subnet Analysis: Focus on high-risk neighbors in the 142.44.228.0/24 subnet.
4. DNSBL Check: Confirm the IPβs status on DNSBL lists and assess potential spam risks.
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Conclusion: This IP is associated with Ahrefs, a legitimate company, but exhibits low-confidence abuse indicators. While not directly malicious, its subnetβs high abuse density and DNSBL listing warrant closer monitoring. No immediate action is required, but ongoing surveillance is advised.
*Data sourced from IPDebriefβs threat intelligence platform.*
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
π’ 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 | β |
π DNS Intelligence
| PTR | proxy-ca016-san96.ahrefs.net |
| Forward Confirmed | No β PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | proxy-ca016-san96.ahrefs.net |
π DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 40% (Fair) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Present |
βοΈ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Hosting β Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
π 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 | β |
| HTTP Title | β |
π TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | β |
| Valid Until | β |
π― Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 40% | 2 | 3 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 15% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 15% | 2 | 2 |
| reputation | 23% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 34% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 23% | 10 | 13 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) β 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
π Observation Timeline π Live
| First Seen | 2026-05-23 12:21:56 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-06-28 20:56:32 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-06-29 02:59:05 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 20 |
| Total Observations | 22 |
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