165.232.122.132 is an IPv4 address operated by DigitalOcean, LLC (AS14061), geolocated to Frankfurt am Main, Germany. It belongs to datacenter or hosting infrastructure. As of August 29, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (25/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
# INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 165.232.122.132
Classification: Moderate Risk (Score: 40/100)
Date: Current Assessment
Analyst: IPDebrief Intelligence Team
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## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IP address 165.232.122.132 is a DigitalOcean cloud infrastructure endpoint located in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. While the overall subnet shows low abuse density, intelligence indicators reveal conflicting signals including DNSBL listings and proxy-type classifications. The IP is classified as "firewalled/no services" with no open ports detected. Recommended action is defensive blocking pending correlation with other threat signals.
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## INFRASTRUCTURE PROFILE
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **ASN** | AS14061 (DigitalOcean, LLC) |
| **Network** | DIGITALOCEAN-165-232-32-0 |
| **CIDR** | 165.232.32.0/19 |
| **Location** | Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany |
| **Infrastructure Type** | Cloud Compute (Hosting) |
| **Geolocation Consensus** | True (2 sources) |
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## THREAT INDICATORS
Risk Assessment:
- Overall Risk Score: 40/100 (Moderate Risk)
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not reported
- DNSBL Listings: 2 of 8 total lists
Anomaly Detection:
- No open ports detected (firewalled/no services)
- No TLS certificates, HTTP banners, or email authentication records
- No known campaigns or correlated IPs
Concerning Signals:
- Historical observation flagged with proxy_type: "Compromised Server" (confidence: 0.85)
- One historical signal reported risk score: 100 from proxycheck-io
- Listed on multiple DNS blacklists
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## NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS
Subnet: 165.232.122.132/24
- Abuse Density: 0% (clean)
- Total Siblings: 2 active
- Threat Siblings: 0
Neighbor Risk Scores:
| IP Address | Risk Score | Authority Score |
|---|---|---|
| 165.232.122.76 | 0 | 50 |
| 165.232.122.90 | 25 | 50 |
Assessment: The /24 subnet shows low abuse density with 2 low-risk neighbors. This suggests the IP may be isolated rather than part of a coordinated infrastructure.
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## OBSERVATION HISTORY
Total Observations: 19 signals recorded
Recent Activity:
- Network classification consistent (DigitalOcean cloud infrastructure)
- Subnet classification remains "clean" with 0 abuse density
- One proxy-type signal identified as "Compromised Server" with high confidence
- Risk signals from threat feeds vary (0-100 score range)
Temporal Analysis: No persistent malicious behavior observed. Ownership changes: 0. Threat persistence days: 0.
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## RELATIONSHIP MAPPING
Connected Entities: 10 relationships identified
- All relationships map to same network: DIGITALOCEAN-165-232-32-0
- No external relationships to organizations, certificates, or additional subnets
- Limited relationship graph suggests isolated infrastructure
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## RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Immediate
```bash
# iptables
iptables -A INPUT -s 165.232.122.132 -j DROP
# nftables
nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 165.232.122.132 drop
```
WAF/Cloud Security
- Cloudflare WAF: Block 165.232.122.132 (risk score 40)
- AWS WAF: Add 165.232.122.132/32 to block list
- Nginx: `deny 165.232.122.132;`
Monitoring Recommendations
1. Monitor for port scans or enumeration attempts
2. Track DNSBL status changes
3. Correlate with proxycheck-io and threat feed data
4. Alert on any service activation on this IP
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## INTELLIGENCE ASSESSMENT
This IP presents a moderate risk profile with conflicting indicators. The "compromised server" classification and DNSBL listings warrant defensive blocking, while the clean subnet classification and lack of open ports suggest limited operational capability. The IP is hosted on DigitalOcean infrastructure in Frankfurt, Germany.
Confidence Level: Moderate
Recommended Posture: Block with monitoring
Review Cycle: 30 days or upon service activation
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*Report generated by IPDebrief Intelligence Platform. All data sourced from IPDebrief analysis tools.*
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | DigitalOcean, LLC |
| ASN | AS14061 |
| Network Name | DIGITALOCEAN-165-232-32-0 |
| CIDR Block | 165.232.32.0/19 |
| 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 | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Hosting — Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
🔌 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 | AS14061 |
| Network Prefix | 165.232.112.0/20 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 24% | 2 | 3 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 13% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 20% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 16% | 10 | 14 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-03 10:48:49 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-07 11:26:40 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 11:09:46 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 21 |
| Total Observations | 23 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 165.232.122.132
Who owns the IP address 165.232.122.132?
165.232.122.132 is registered to DigitalOcean, LLC. The address falls within the 165.232.32.0/19 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 165.232.122.132 located?
Geolocation data places 165.232.122.132 in Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany. The local time zone is Europe/Berlin. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 165.232.122.132 malicious or safe?
165.232.122.132 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 165.232.122.132 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
165.232.122.132 is classified as cloud infrastructure and hosting infrastructure based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.