IP Intelligence Briefing: 165.73.244.217
Date: 2026-06-07
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**1. Risk Profile**
- Overall Risk Score: 0 (Low Risk)
- Provider/Authority Scores: 0
- Stability Score: 0 (No stability data available)
- Threat Indicators: No malicious activity detected (no DNS, TLS, or network threats).
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**2. Ownership & Network**
- Registered Owner: William Lu (Psychz Networks, AS40676)
- ASN: AS40676 (Psychz Networks, South Africa)
- CIDR Block: 165.73.244.0/22
- Geolocation Discrepancy:
- Reported Location: Dallas, TX, USA (latitude 32.78, longitude -96.8).
- ASN Country Code: South Africa (ZA).
- Note: Potential misregistration or inaccurate geolocation data.
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**3. Threat & Behavioral Analysis**
- Threat Feeds: No indicators in known threat databases (blacklists, campaigns, etc.).
- DNS Activity:
- Failed DNS queries to private IP `192.168.2.108` (likely misconfigured or internal).
- No public PTR records or domain associations.
- Network Role:
- Classified as "Firewalled / No Services" with no open ports or TLS certificates.
- No CDN, cloud, or mobile carrier associations.
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**4. Observation History**
- Latest Signals (30 Days):
- 18 observations, primarily network and DNS-related.
- Minimal risk scores (0.2174 operator score).
- No persistent malicious activity or ownership changes.
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**5. Network Relationships**
- Subnet: 165.73.244.0/24 (same as the IP).
- Relationships:
- Repeated links to the same network (165.73.244.0/22).
- No external hostnames, certificates, or organizational ties.
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**6. Neighborhood Analysis**
- Subnet Abuse Density: 0% (no malicious neighbors detected).
- Neighbors: No active or threat-associated IPs in the /24 subnet.
- Note: Isolated IP with no sibling activity.
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**7. Recommended Actions**
- No Immediate Action Required: No threat indicators or malicious activity detected.
- Verify Geolocation: Cross-check with ASN registration (South Africa) vs. reported location (USA).
- Monitor DNS Configuration: Investigate failed queries to private IPs (e.g., `192.168.2.108`).
- Network Segmentation: Ensure the IP is properly isolated if part of a larger network.
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Conclusion:
165.73.244.217 is a low-risk, non-malicious IP with no threat indicators. The geolocation discrepancy and DNS misconfigurations suggest potential inaccuracies or internal network issues. No actionable security measures are required, but further verification of the IPβs context is recommended.
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π’ Ownership & Registration
| Organization | William Lu |
| ASN | AS40676 |
| Network Name | 165.73.244.0 - 165.73.247.255 |
| CIDR Block | 165.73.244.0/22 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | ZA |
| Abuse Contact | β |
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 | 40% (Fair) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Present |
βοΈ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Unknown β Insufficient routing data to classify |
π Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| No open ports detected | |||
| 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 | 27% | 2 | 2 |
| routing | 19% | 1 | 2 |
| services | 19% | 1 | 2 |
| ownership | 19% | 2 | 2 |
| reputation | 13% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 18% | 8 | 11 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) β 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
π Observation Timeline π Live
| First Seen | 2026-05-15 20:46:59 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-06-07 16:21:39 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-06-07 16:27:49 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 19 |
| Total Observations | 20 |
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