# INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 160.20.170.243/32
## Executive Summary
Analysis indicates IP 160.20.170.243 is a residential endpoint associated with BRASIL NET TAMOIOS TELECOMUNICACOES (ASN 266198) in Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The IP carries a moderate risk score of 55/100 with no active threat indicators, blacklist entries, or malicious behavior detected. Classification as residential infrastructure with minimal operator risk.
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## Ownership & Infrastructure
- Organization: BRASIL NET TAMOIOS TELECOMUNICACOES
- ASN: 266198
- Network Block: 160.20.170.128/25
- Registration: ARIN
- Infrastructure Type: Residential Endpoint
## Geolocation
- Country: Brazil (BR)
- Region: Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
- City: Cabo Frio
- Coordinates: -22.71° N, -42.04° W
- Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
## Threat Assessment
- Risk Score: 55/100 (Moderate Risk)
- Abuse Confidence: Not applicable
- Blacklist Status: Clean (0/8 DNSBL lists)
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Campaign Correlation: None detected
## Network Behavior
- Classification: Residential
- Open Ports: None detected
- TLS/Certificates: None
- HTTP Services: None detected
- DNS Resolution: No PTR records, no forward resolution
## Control Plane
- Origin ASN: 266198
- BGP Prefix: 160.20.170.0/23
- RPKI State: Not verified
- Route Stability: Unstable
- DNSSEC: Valid
## Historical Observations
Nine signal observations recorded between July 25, 2026. Geolocation signals consistently point to Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro with 70% confidence. Operator risk score remains at minimal (0.1304) across all observations. No significant changes in network role, threat posture, or geolocation detected.
## Neighborhood Analysis
Subnet 160.20.170.243/24 contains no neighboring IPs. Abuse density is zero with no active or threat siblings identified in the immediate network block.
## Recommended Actions
1. Monitoring: Increase logging verbosity for this IP address; review recent activity patterns
2. Firewall Rules:
- iptables: `iptables -A INPUT -s 160.20.170.243 -j DROP`
- nftables: `nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 160.20.170.243 drop`
- nginx: `deny 160.20.170.243;`
- pfSense: `160.20.170.243/32`
- Cloudflare WAF: Block with expression `ip.src eq 160.20.170.243`
- AWS WAF: Block address `160.20.170.243/32`
## Intelligence Assessment
The elevated risk score (55/100) stems from residential classification and unstable routing rather than malicious behavior. No threat indicators, blacklist entries, or attack patterns detected. SOC analysts should maintain monitoring posture but no immediate blocking action is required unless additional correlation signals emerge.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | BRASIL NET TAMOIOS TELECOMUNICACOES |
| ASN | AS266198 |
| Network Name | 518788 |
| CIDR Block | 160.20.170.128/25 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | BR |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR Record | No PTR |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 20% (Poor) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Residential |
| Service Purpose | Residential Endpoint |
| Network Tier | End-User — Residential ISP endpoint |
🔌 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 | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS266198 |
| Network Prefix | 160.20.170.0/23 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| routing | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| Overall | 16% | 4 | 4 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-09 19:39:53 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-29 03:42:35 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 03:42:53 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 15 |
| Total Observations | 18 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 160.20.170.243
Who owns the IP address 160.20.170.243?
160.20.170.243 is registered to BRASIL NET TAMOIOS TELECOMUNICACOES. The address falls within the 160.20.170.128/25 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 160.20.170.243 located?
Geolocation data places 160.20.170.243 in Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 160.20.170.243 malicious or safe?
160.20.170.243 currently carries a moderate risk assessment, meaning some indicators warrant caution, but the evidence is mixed. This assessment is generated from continuously collected signals and can change over time.
Is 160.20.170.243 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
160.20.170.243 is classified as a residential network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.