# IP Intelligence Briefing: 145.239.74.181/32
Classification: Moderate Risk (Score: 40)
Date: 2026-08-13
## Executive Summary
IP 145.239.74.181 is an OVH SAS cloud compute host located in France. The IP presents moderate risk with multiple DNSBL listings and is hosted on a VPS infrastructure with elevated neighborhood abuse density (0.6667).
## Infrastructure Profile
- Organization: OVH SAS (ASN 16276)
- Network: VPS-GRA2, 145.239.72.0/21
- Geolocation: France
- Infrastructure Type: Cloud Compute / Hosting
- DNS Resolution: vps-48825ca8.vps.ovh.net
## Service Exposure
- Open Ports: TCP/80 (HTTP), TCP/443 (HTTPS), TCP/22 (SSH)
- Web Server: nginx/1.28.3 (Ubuntu)
- TLS Certificate: enotesinptic.online (Let's Encrypt)
- HTTP Headers: HSTS not configured; CSP missing
## Threat Indicators
- DNSBL Listings: Listed on 2 of 8 threat feeds (high severity)
- Abuse Confidence Score: Present
- Risk Breakdown: Provider and authority scores: 0
## Neighborhood Context
The /24 subnet (145.239.74.0/24) shows:
- Abuse Density: 0.6667
- Classification: mostly_clean
- Active Siblings: 3 total, 2 identified as threats
- Notable Neighbors:
- 145.239.74.189 (Risk: 25)
- 145.239.74.160 (Risk: 0)
## Historical Observations
- 25 total observations recorded
- Recent DNSBL listing activity detected with high severity
- SPF record present (includes:mx.ovh.com -all)
- DMARC record not configured
- No HSTS implementation
## Recommended Actions
Based on the risk profile, the following blocking rules are recommended:
| Platform | Rule |
|---|---|
| iptables | `iptables -A INPUT -s 145.239.74.181 -j DROP` |
| nftables | `nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 145.239.74.181 drop` |
| nginx | `deny 145.239.74.181;` |
| pfSense | `145.239.74.181/32` |
| Cloudflare WAF | Block IP with expression `ip.src eq 145.239.74.181` |
| AWS WAF | Add IP to blocklist as `145.239.74.181/32` |
## Assessment
The IP exhibits characteristics of a compromised VPS hosting infrastructure. Multiple DNSBL listings and the presence of threat sibling IPs within the same /24 suggest this host may be involved in malicious activity. The moderate risk score (40) warrants blocking in defensive environments. Monitor the subnet 145.239.74.0/24 for additional compromise indicators.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
๐ข Ownership & Registration
| Organization | OVH SAS |
| ASN | AS16276 |
| Network Name | VPS-GRA2 |
| CIDR Block | 145.239.72.0/21 |
| RIR | RIPE |
| Country | FR |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
๐ DNS Intelligence
| PTR | vps-48825ca8.vps.ovh.net |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes โ FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | vps-48825ca8.vps.ovh.net |
๐ DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 80% (Excellent) |
| SPF | 2/2 domains |
| DMARC | 1/2 domains |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
| Domains Checked | 2 domains |
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 | nginx/1.28.3 (Ubuntu) |
| HTTP Title | โ |
| SSH Version | SSH-2.0-OpenSSH_10.2p1 Ubuntu-2ubuntu3.5 |
๐ TLS Certificate
| SANs | backend.enotesinptic.onlineenotesinptic.onlinewww.enotesinptic.online |
| Valid From | 2026-07-22T14:05:05+00:00 |
| Valid Until | 2026-10-20T14:05:04+00:00 |
| TLS Protocol | Tls13 |
| Cipher Suite | TLS_AES_256_GCM_SHA384 |
| Signature Algorithm | sha384ECDSA |
| Validity Period | 89 days |
| Serial Number | 05E04A2C94C8F522332B9A2C03BC78D37FD5 |
| Thumbprint | 234A70955D30306C0E3F118F0607173F7ABF607F |
๐ฏ Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 24% | 2 | 2 |
| routing | 17% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| ownership | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 17% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 27% | 10 | 14 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
๐ Observation Timeline ๐ Live
| First Seen | 2026-08-04 05:42:20 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-13 06:00:50 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-13 06:13:09 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 23 |
| Total Observations | 25 |
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