# IP INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING
Target: 167.172.142.146/32
Date: 2026-08-05
Classification: LOW RISK - Standard Monitoring Recommended
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## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IP address 167.172.142.146 is a DigitalOcean cloud compute infrastructure endpoint with an overall risk score of 25 (Low Risk). The IP demonstrates minimal threat indicators, no active malicious campaigns, and operates within a clean subnet environment. No immediate blocking action is warranted; standard monitoring and logging are appropriate.
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## OWNERSHIP & INFRASTRUCTURE
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| ASN | 14061 |
| Organization | DigitalOcean |
| CIDR Block | 167.172.0.0/16 |
| Infrastructure Type | CloudCompute |
| Network Classification | Hosting/Cloud |
The IP resides within DigitalOcean's cloud infrastructure, specifically in the North Bergen, NJ region (US). This classification indicates the endpoint is part of a cloud provider's shared infrastructure rather than a dedicated or residential connection.
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## THREAT ASSESSMENT
Current Risk Score: 25/100
Reputation Status: Low Risk
Threat Indicators:
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Blacklist Count: 0
- Known Campaigns: None
DNSBL Status: 1 of 8 total DNSBL lists (minimal impact)
Control Plane Data:
- Operator Score: 0.1304 (Minimal)
- Route Stability: Unstable (route changes detected in 30-day period)
- DNSSEC Valid: Yes
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## OBSERVATION HISTORY
The IP has accumulated 19 observations since last assessment. Key temporal findings:
- Recent Activity: Observations recorded as of 2026-08-05
- Threat Persistence: 0 days (no persistent malicious behavior)
- Threat Observation Count: 1
- Subnet Classification: Clean (167.172.142.0/24)
- Abuse Density: 0.0
The historical record indicates no escalation in threat posture. The IP has not demonstrated persistent malicious activity or increasing risk indicators over time.
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## NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS
Subnet: 167.172.142.0/24
Classification: Clean
Abuse Density: 0.0
Total Siblings: 1
Active Siblings: 1
Threat Siblings: 0
The /24 subnet shows no abuse activity. No neighboring IPs with elevated risk scores were identified, supporting the conclusion that this endpoint operates in a clean environment.
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## NETWORK SERVICES
- Open Ports: None detected
- HTTP Title: No response
- TLS Certificate: None
- Service Purpose: Firewalled / No Services
No active services or open ports were detected on this endpoint, suggesting either proper firewall configuration or a non-public-facing system.
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## RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Risk-Based Action: Monitor Only
Firewall Action: Allow with logging (no block required)
Given the low risk score and absence of malicious indicators, this IP should be permitted through security controls while maintaining standard logging. No specific iptables/nftables rules are required based on current risk profile.
SOC Analyst Notes:
- Cloud infrastructure endpoint with minimal threat indicators
- No active services or open ports detected
- Clean neighborhood with no abuse density
- Standard monitoring and logging recommended
- No immediate blocking action warranted
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End of Briefing
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π’ Ownership & Registration
| Organization | digitalocean |
| ASN | AS14061 |
| Network Name | DigitalOcean |
| CIDR Block | 167.172.0.0/16 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | US |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
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 | 20% (Poor) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
βοΈ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Tier 3 β Basic operator with some routing infrastructure |
π 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 | 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 | 42% | 2 | 5 |
| routing | 36% | 3 | 4 |
| services | 19% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 34% | 3 | 4 |
| reputation | 28% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 27% | 2 | 2 |
| Overall | 31% | 13 | 20 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) β 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
π Observation Timeline π Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-25 21:00:26 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-12 19:52:53 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-12 20:07:39 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 26 |
| Total Observations | 30 |
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