# IP INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 162.221.131.65/32
Classification: LOW RISK – Residential Endpoint
Report Date: 2026-07-27
Risk Score: 25/100
## Executive Summary
IP address 162.221.131.65 is classified as a low-risk residential endpoint. Analysis indicates this IP belongs to Point Broadband Fiber Holding, LLC (ASN 26479) within the 162.221.128.0/22 block. The subnet demonstrates clean abuse density with no associated threat indicators. No actionable firewall rules were generated due to minimal threat profile.
## Ownership & Registration
- ASN: 26479
- Organization: Point Broadband Fiber Holding, LLC
- Network Name: SDC-BLK08
- CIDR Block: 162.221.128.0/22
- RIR: ARIN
- Abuse Contact: Available via RDAP
## Geolocation
- Country: United States (US)
- Region: Tennessee
- City: Tazewell
- Accuracy Radius: 2,500 km
- Geo Sources: 1
- Geo Consensus: Validated
## Network Classification
- Infrastructure Type: Residential
- Connection Type: Residential Endpoint
- Cloud/CDN/VPN/Proxy: Not detected
- Hosting Status: Not a hosting provider
- Mobile Network: Not applicable
- Tor Exit Node: No
## Threat Intelligence
- Risk Score: 25 (Low Risk)
- Threat Indicators: None detected
- Known Campaigns: None
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not applicable
- Blacklist Count: 0
- Threat Feeds: No matches
## Control Plane Analysis
- BGP Prefix: 162.221.128.0/22
- Origin ASN: 26479
- Route Stability: Unstable (route changes detected)
- DNSBL Status: Listed on 1 of 8 total lists
- Operator Score: 0.1304 (Minimal)
- DNSSEC: Valid
- Route Changes (30d): 0
## Neighborhood Assessment (162.221.131.0/24)
- Abuse Density: 0 (Clean)
- Subnet Classification: Clean
- Total Siblings: 1
- Active Siblings: 1
- Threat Siblings: 0
- Inherited Risk: 0
## Observed Behavior
- Open Ports: None detected
- TLS Certificates: Not present
- HTTP Services: Not detected
- PTR Records: Not configured
- Forward Resolution: None
- Honeypot Hits: 0
- WAF Violations: 0
## Historical Analysis
Analysis of 17 historical observations reveals consistent residential classification with no escalation in threat posture. Key observations:
- Subnet classification remained "clean" throughout observation period
- No persistent malicious behavior detected
- No ownership changes recorded
- Threat observation count: 0
- No correlated IPs or campaign matches
## Related Entities
- Network Association: SDC-BLK08 (same network)
- Relationships: 2 entries pointing to same network block
## Recommended Actions
No specific security actions or firewall rules are recommended based on current threat profile. The IP presents minimal risk to defensive operations. Standard monitoring practices apply.
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Analyst Notes: This IP represents typical residential broadband infrastructure with no malicious indicators. The single DNSBL listing appears to be a minimal false positive or low-severity listing. Continued monitoring recommended but immediate blocking is not warranted.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Point Broadband Fiber Holding, LLC |
| ASN | AS26479 |
| Network Name | SDC-BLK08 |
| CIDR Block | 162.221.128.0/22 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 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 | AS26479 |
| Network Prefix | 162.221.128.0/22 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 8% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| Overall | 12% | 10 | 13 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-13 03:14:06 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-09-03 22:37:56 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-09-03 22:42:44 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 19 |
| Total Observations | 23 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 162.221.131.65
Who owns the IP address 162.221.131.65?
162.221.131.65 is registered to Point Broadband Fiber Holding, LLC. The address falls within the 162.221.128.0/22 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 162.221.131.65 located?
Geolocation data places 162.221.131.65 in Harrogate, TN, United States. The local time zone is America/New_York. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 162.221.131.65 malicious or safe?
162.221.131.65 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.
Is 162.221.131.65 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
162.221.131.65 is classified as a residential network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.