# INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 157.230.0.70/32
Classification: Cloud Infrastructure Asset
Risk Assessment: Moderate Risk (Score: 50/100)
Status: Active Observation
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## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IP 157.230.0.70 is a DigitalOcean cloud compute instance located in North Bergen, NJ. The address exhibits moderate risk characteristics with no current evidence of malicious activity. The subnet shows zero abuse density and no threat-sibling relationships. Defensive actions are recommended based on risk profile alone rather than confirmed malicious behavior.
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## TECHNICAL PROFILE
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Organization** | DigitalOcean, LLC (ASN: 14061) |
| **Network** | 157.230.0.0/16 |
| **Geolocation** | North Bergen, New Jersey, US |
| **Infrastructure Type** | Cloud Compute (IsCloud: true) |
| **Network Role** | Hosting Infrastructure |
| **Risk Score** | 50 (Moderate) |
| **Operator Score** | 0.1304 (Minimal) |
| **DNSBL Listed** | 2 of 8 lists |
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## OBSERVATION HISTORY
The IP has been under observation for 15 signal events. Analysis indicates:
- Most Recent Activity: 2026-08-13
- Threat Persistence: 0 days
- Malicious Activity Count: 0
- Operator Risk Level: Minimal (0.1304)
No significant escalation in risk profile over the observation window. The IP has not been flagged as persistently malicious.
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## NETWORK NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS
Subnet: 157.230.0.70/24
- Active Siblings: 0
- Threat Siblings: 0
- Abuse Density: 0%
- Classification: Clean
The /24 subnet shows no neighboring threat actors, indicating this IP is not part of a coordinated malicious network.
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## THREAT INDICATORS
| Indicator | Status |
|---|---|
| Is Tor Exit Node | False |
| Known Attacker | False |
| Spam Source | False |
| Open Ports | None detected |
| DNS Records | None |
| TLS Certificate | None |
| Known Campaigns | None |
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## RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Based on risk profile (Score: 50), the following defensive measures are recommended:
| System | Action |
|---|---|
| iptables | `iptables -A INPUT -s 157.230.0.70 -j DROP` |
| nftables | `nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 157.230.0.70 drop` |
| Cloudflare WAF | Block IP with rule: `ip.src eq 157.230.0.70` |
| AWS WAF | Add to IPSet: `157.230.0.70/32` |
Note: These recommendations are probabilistic. Validate against other security signals before implementing blocking rules.
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## INTELLIGENCE RECOMMENDATION
IP 157.230.0.70 presents moderate risk but lacks confirmed malicious indicators. The IP operates within a clean DigitalOcean subnet with no threat siblings. SOC teams may choose to monitor passively or implement blocking based on organizational risk tolerance. No immediate threat to internal systems is evident from available data.
Priority: LOW-MEDIUM
Action Required: Monitor or Block Based on Policy
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
π’ Ownership & Registration
| Organization | DigitalOcean, LLC |
| ASN | AS14061 |
| Network Name | DIGITALOCEAN-157-230-0-0 |
| CIDR Block | 157.230.0.0/16 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
π DNS Intelligence
| PTR Record | No PTR |
| Forward Confirmed | No β PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
π DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 20% (Poor) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
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 | 24% | 2 | 2 |
| routing | 17% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 24% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 17% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 17% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 22% | 9 | 11 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
π Observation Timeline π Live
| First Seen | 2026-08-05 18:27:52 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-13 07:51:25 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-13 08:01:31 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 17 |
| Total Observations | 20 |
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