# INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 167.71.54.24/32
Date: 2026-06-16
Classification: MODERATE RISK (Score: 50)
---
## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Target IP 167.71.54.24 is a cloud compute infrastructure address within DigitalOcean's public cloud network. The address exhibits moderate risk characteristics primarily driven by DNSBL listings and route instability. No active threat campaigns or known malicious indicators were observed. The /24 subnet demonstrates minimal abuse density, suggesting this IP is an isolated entity within an otherwise benign network segment.
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## OWNERSHIP & INFRASTRUCTURE
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Organization** | DigitalOcean, LLC |
| **ASN** | 14061 (AS14061 digitalocean llc) |
| **Network** | DIGITALOCEAN-167-71-0-0 |
| **CIDR Block** | 167.71.0.0/16 |
| **RIR** | ARIN |
| **Infrastructure Type** | CloudCompute |
| **Hosting Status** | Active Cloud Environment |
Geolocation Data:
- Country: Germany (DE) / United States (US) - Conflicting reports
- City: Frankfurt am Main, HE
- GeoConsensus: False (2 sources, consensus not reached)
- Accuracy Radius: 2,500 km
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## THREAT ASSESSMENT
Risk Profile
- Overall Risk Score: 50 (Moderate)
- Abuse Confidence: Not available
- Operator Score: 0.1304 (Minimal)
- Blacklist Status: 2 of 8 DNSBL lists
- Known Campaigns: None detected
Threat Indicators
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Honeypot Hits: 0
- Enumeration Strikes: 0
- WAF Violations: 0
Network Services
- Open Ports: None detected
- HTTP Services: None
- TLS Certificates: None
- Service Banner: None
- Status: Firewalled / No Services
---
## TEMPORAL ANALYSIS
Observation History: 14 total observations recorded
- Most Recent: 2026-06-16 19:55:41 UTC
- Ownership Changes: 0
- Threat Persistence: 0 days
- Persistent Malicious Activity: No
Historical Consistency: The IP has maintained consistent DigitalOcean ownership throughout the observation period. No ownership transitions or reassignments were detected.
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## NETWORK RELATIONSHIPS
Entity Links
- Same Network: DIGITALOCEAN-167-71-0-0 (2 relationships recorded)
- Associated Certificates: None
- Related Hostnames: None
- Correlated IPs: 0
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## SUBNET ANALYSIS (167.71.54.0/24)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| **Abuse Density** | 0 |
| **Total Siblings** | 2 |
| **Active Siblings** | 1 |
| **Threat Siblings** | 0 |
Neighbor IP: 167.71.54.31
- Risk Score: 25
- Authority Score: 60
- Classification: Low Risk
Assessment: The /24 subnet demonstrates minimal threat activity. The target IP is an outlier within its immediate network context.
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## CONTROL PLANE DATA
- BGP Prefix: 167.71.48.0/20
- Route Stability: False
- Route Changes (30d): 0
- MOAS Status: No
- DNSSEC: Valid
- RRPKI State: Not available
- IRR Consistency: Not available
---
## RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Firewall Rules by Platform
iptables:
```bash
iptables -A INPUT -s 167.71.54.24 -j DROP
```
nftables:
```bash
nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 167.71.54.24 drop
```
nginx:
```nginx
deny 167.71.54.24;
```
pfSense:
```
167.71.54.24/32
```
Cloudflare WAF:
```json
{
"description": "Block 167.71.54.24 β IPDebrief risk score 50",
"action": "block",
"filter": {
"expression": "ip.src eq 167.71.54.24"
}
}
```
AWS WAF:
```json
{
"Addresses": ["167.71.54.24/32"],
"Description": "IPDebrief risk 50"
}
```
Risk Mitigation Notes
- No active threats require immediate containment
- DNSBL listings suggest past or potential reputation issues
- Route instability warrants periodic monitoring
- Consider monitoring for service activation (currently no open ports)
---
## CONCLUSION
IP 167.71.54.24 represents a moderate-risk cloud infrastructure address within DigitalOcean's public hosting environment. The absence of open services, combined with a clean subnet profile and no known malicious indicators, suggests this may be dormant or newly provisioned infrastructure. The DNSBL listings and route instability are the primary risk factors. Recommended actions include implementing blocking rules while maintaining situational awareness through periodic re-assessment.
Threat Level: MODERATE
Action Required: BLOCK with monitoring
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
π’ Ownership & Registration
| Organization | DigitalOcean, LLC |
| ASN | AS14061 |
| Network Name | DIGITALOCEAN-167-71-0-0 |
| CIDR Block | 167.71.0.0/16 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| 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 | Hosting β Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
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 | 17% | 1 | 1 |
| routing | 17% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 17% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 17% | 1 | 1 |
| geolocation | 17% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 20% | 7 | 8 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) β 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
π Observation Timeline π Live
| First Seen | 2026-06-12 15:25:40 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-06-21 19:48:20 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-06-21 19:53:22 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 16 |
| Total Observations | 18 |
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