# INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 164.126.226.98
Classification: LOW RISK
Date: Current Intelligence Cycle
Prepared For: SOC Operations
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## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Target IP 164.126.226.98 presents a low-risk profile with no active threat indicators. The address is associated with legitimate Polish infrastructure under the P4NET network namespace. No malicious activity, abuse reports, or attack campaigns have been observed.
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## NETWORK OWNERSHIP & INFRASTRUCTURE
Network: P4NET (164.126.0.0/16)
ASN: 39603
Organization: P4-MNT
RIR: ARIN
Abuse Contact: abuse@play.pl
Geolocation:
- Country: Poland (PL)
- Region: Lublin
- City: Lublin
- Coordinates: 51.92°N, 19.15°E
- Geo Consensus: Validated across multiple sources
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## THREAT ASSESSMENT
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Risk Score | 15 (Low) |
| Provider Score | 0 |
| Authority Score | 0 |
| Blacklist Count | 0 |
| Abuse Confidence | None |
Threat Indicators: None detected
Known Campaigns: None associated
Tor Exit Node: No
Known Attacker: No
Spam Source: No
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## NETWORK CLASSIFICATION
Service Status: Firewalled / No Services
Open Ports: None detected
Infrastructure Type: Not CDN, Cloud, VPN, Proxy, or Hosting
Connection Type: End-user / Residential
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## DNS ANALYSIS
PTR Hostname: user-164-126-226-98.play-internet.pl
Forward Resolution: Confirmed
Domain: play-internet.pl
Email Authentication:
- SPF: Configured
- DMARC: Not configured
- TXT Records: 0
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## SUBNET ANALYSIS
Subnet: 164.126.226.98/24
Abuse Density: 0%
Classification: Clean
Active Siblings: 0
Threat Siblings: 0
The /24 subnet shows no neighboring IP risk indicators, supporting the low-risk classification.
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## OBSERVATION HISTORY
Total Observations: 19
Threat Persistence: 0 days
Ownership Changes: 0
Recent Signal Activity:
- Geolocation: Consistent Poland location (51.92°N, 19.15°E)
- ASN Registration: Confirmed ARIN registration
- Network Classification: Clean subnet assignment
- RTT Validation: 163ms average to Poland (distance 1,102.8km)
Temporal Analysis: No persistent malicious behavior detected. No threat observation history.
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## CONTROL PLANE DATA
BGP Prefix: 164.126.0.0/15
Route Stability: Unstable
DNSSEC: Valid
DNSBL Listed: 1 of 8 lists
Operator Score: 0.2609 (Basic)
IRR Consistency: Not assessed
RPKI State: Not assessed
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## INTERCONNECTED ENTITIES
DNS Associations:
- user-164-126-226-98.play-internet.pl (repeated associations)
Network Associations:
- P4NET (same network)
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## SECURITY RECOMMENDATIONS
Current Risk Level: Low (15/100)
Recommended Actions:
- No immediate blocking required
- Standard monitoring sufficient
- No firewall rules recommended based on current risk profile
Action Threshold: Monitor for risk score increases above 50 or emergence of threat indicators.
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## ANALYST NOTES
This IP address represents a legitimate end-user or residential connection within Polish infrastructure. The absence of open ports, zero blacklist entries, and clean subnet classification indicate normal usage patterns. No defensive action required at this time.
Classification: LOW RISK
Priority: Routine Monitoring
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | P4-MNT |
| ASN | AS39603 |
| Network Name | P4NET |
| CIDR Block | 164.126.0.0/16 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | PL |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | user-164-126-226-98.play-internet.pl |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | user-164-126-226-98.play-internet.pl |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 60% (Good) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Single-Service Host |
| Network Tier | Tier 3 — Basic operator with some routing infrastructure |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | ssh | tcp | Banner detected |
| Closed Ports | 25, 80, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (1 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS39603 |
| Network Prefix | 164.126.0.0/15 |
| 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 | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 16% | 4 | 4 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-12 08:51:08 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-09-03 03:32:02 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-09-03 03:47:42 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 25 |
| Total Observations | 29 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 164.126.226.98
Who owns the IP address 164.126.226.98?
164.126.226.98 is registered to P4-MNT. The address falls within the 164.126.0.0/16 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 164.126.226.98 located?
Geolocation data places 164.126.226.98 in Lublin, Lublin, Poland. The local time zone is Europe/Warsaw. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 164.126.226.98 malicious or safe?
164.126.226.98 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.
What is the hostname for 164.126.226.98?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 164.126.226.98 is user-164-126-226-98.play-internet.pl. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
What ports are open on 164.126.226.98?
Responsive ports observed on 164.126.226.98 include 22. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.