IP Intelligence Briefing: 15.235.98.225
*Generated via IPDebrief Analysis*
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**Overview**
- Risk Profile: Moderate Risk (Risk Score: 50)
- Ownership: Registered to Ahrefs Pte Ltd (OVH ASN: 16276)
- Geolocation: Singapore (CA), but geo-validation is implausible (3000km accuracy radius).
- Network Role: Hosting provider (OVH infrastructure, no public services detected).
- Threat Indicators: No direct malicious activity detected (no blacklists, campaigns, or known attackers).
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**Key Observations**
1. Network Activity:
- Part of the 15.235.98.0/24 subnet with moderate abuse density (31.75%).
- 80 siblings in the subnet show threat activity, but the IP itself has no direct malicious signals.
- DNS: Resolves to `proxy-ca019-san225.ahrefs.net` (Ahrefs-owned domain).
2. Historical Signals:
- Stable ownership (no recent changes).
- Minimal risk over 30 days, with no persistent malicious behavior.
- Mixed network classification: 31% medium-risk neighbors, 69% low-risk.
3. Threat Context:
- No DNS-based threats, spam, or Tor activity.
- BGP analysis: Route stability flagged as "unstable," but no immediate exploitation risk.
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**Recommended Actions**
1. Monitor Traffic: Track outbound connections from this IP, especially to untrusted domains.
2. Validate Geolocation: Investigate the implausible Singapore location; consider spoofing or misconfigured DNS.
3. Subnet Review: Assess the 15.235.98.0/24 subnet for potential lateral movement or compromised hosts.
4. DNS Security: Ensure DNSSEC and CAA records are enforced for `ahrefs.net` to prevent spoofing.
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Conclusion: This IP is associated with a legitimate hosting provider but shows indirect network risks due to its subnet's abuse density. While not a direct threat, its mixed network context and geo-validation issues warrant closer scrutiny.
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๐ข Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Dmytro, Ahrefs Pte Ltd |
| ASN | AS16276 |
| Network Name | OVH-CUST-281059698 |
| CIDR Block | 15.235.98.0/24 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | Singapore |
| Abuse Contact | โ |
๐ DNS Intelligence
| PTR | proxy-ca019-san225.ahrefs.net |
| Forward Confirmed | No โ PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | proxy-ca019-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 | 32% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 15% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 15% | 2 | 2 |
| reputation | 28% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 35% | 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 | 2026-05-11 08:57:45 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-06-27 19:08:41 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-06-28 13:16:22 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 21 |
| Total Observations | 26 |
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