# INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 144.126.148.3/32
## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Target IP 144.126.148.3/32 is assessed as LOW RISK (Risk Score: 20/100). The address is associated with Contabo Inc. cloud infrastructure and presents no active threat indicators. No immediate blocking or monitoring actions are recommended.
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## ASSET PROFILE
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **IP Address** | 144.126.148.3/32 |
| **Organization** | Contabo Inc. (ASN 40021) |
| **Network** | 144.126.128.0/19 (CONTA-48) |
| **Geolocation** | Orangeburg, NY, US |
| **Infrastructure Type** | Cloud Compute |
| **Classification** | Cloud Hosting |
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## THREAT ASSESSMENT
Threat Indicators: None detected
- Blacklist count: 0
- Abuse confidence score: Not applicable
- Known attacker: No
- Spam source: No
- Tor exit node: No
Risk Breakdown:
- Overall Risk Score: 20/100
- Provider Score: 0/100
- Authority Score: 0/100
- Stability Score: 0/100
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## NETWORK CONTEXT
DNS Resolution: vmi3363097.contaboserver.net
- PTR record present
- Forward resolution count: 1
- No email authentication (SPF/DMARC) configured
- No HTTP services detected
Network Role:
- Provider: Contabo
- Cloud Infrastructure: Yes
- CDN/VPN/Proxy: No
- Hosting: Yes
- Mobile/Residential: No
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## TEMPORAL ANALYSIS
Observation History: 24 total signals observed
- No persistent malicious activity detected
- Threat observation count: 0
- Threat persistence: None
- Ownership changes: 0
Recent Activity: All signals within July 2026 observation window show no anomalous patterns.
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## NETWORK NEIGHBORHOOD
Subnet: 144.126.148.0/24
- Total siblings: 1
- Active siblings: 1
- Threat siblings: 0
- Abuse density: 0 (Clean classification)
- Inherited risk: 0/100
The /24 subnet demonstrates clean security posture with no neighboring IPs flagged for abuse.
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## RELATIONSHIP MAPPING
Associated Entities:
- Hostname: vmi3363097.contaboserver.net (multiple DNS associations)
- Network: CONTA-48 (144.126.128.0/19)
No external relationships to suspicious campaigns, organizations, or certificates were identified.
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## RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Security Posture:
- Risk Score: 20/100 (Low Risk)
- Provider Score: 0/100
- Authority Score: 0/100
Actionable Recommendations: None
No firewall rules or blocking actions are recommended at this time. The IP presents standard cloud hosting characteristics with no malicious behavior observed.
Monitoring: Continue standard traffic monitoring. No elevated priority required.
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## CONCLUSION
IP 144.126.148.3/32 represents a standard cloud infrastructure resource from Contabo Inc. with no threat intelligence indicators. The asset demonstrates clean network behavior, zero blacklist presence, and no associated malicious campaigns. Current security posture does not warrant special handling beyond routine traffic inspection.
Status: Monitor (No Action Required)
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Contabo Inc. |
| ASN | AS40021 |
| Network Name | CONTA-48 |
| CIDR Block | 144.126.128.0/19 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | vmi3363097.contaboserver.net |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | vmi3475309.contaboserver.net |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 40% (Fair) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Multi-Service Host |
| Network Tier | Hosting — Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | ssh | tcp | Banner detected |
| 3389 | rdp | tcp | — |
| Closed Ports | 25, 80, 443, 8080, 8443 (2 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS40021 |
| Network Prefix | 144.126.148.0/22 |
| Route mapping | Found |
| Certificates in transparency logs | 0 certificates |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 31% | 2 | 3 |
| routing | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| services | 24% | 2 | 3 |
| ownership | 19% | 3 | 4 |
| reputation | 19% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 31% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 23% | 12 | 18 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Moderate (55%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-04 11:15:47 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-25 02:32:08 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 09:14:42 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 24 |
| Total Observations | 27 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 144.126.148.3
Who owns the IP address 144.126.148.3?
144.126.148.3 is registered to Contabo Inc.. The address falls within the 144.126.128.0/19 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 144.126.148.3 located?
Geolocation data places 144.126.148.3 in Orangeburg, New York, United States. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 144.126.148.3 malicious or safe?
144.126.148.3 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 144.126.148.3?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 144.126.148.3 is vmi3363097.contaboserver.net. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
What ports are open on 144.126.148.3?
Responsive ports observed on 144.126.148.3 include 22, 3389. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.
Is 144.126.148.3 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
144.126.148.3 is classified as cloud infrastructure and hosting infrastructure based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.