IP Intelligence Briefing: 167.94.146.63
*Generated via IPDebrief Threat Intelligence Platform*
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**Key Findings**
- Risk Profile: Moderate risk (65/100). No direct malicious indicators (no blacklists, campaigns, or spam).
- Ownership: Operated by Censys, Inc. (ASN 398705), a cybersecurity research entity.
- Network Role: Firewalled infrastructure with no open services or TLS certificates.
- DNS: Linked to `63.146.94.167.censys-scanner.com` (Censys scanning infrastructure).
- Threat Observations:
- No active threats detected in the last 30 days.
- Subnet (`167.94.146.0/24`) has high abuse density (68.75%), with 11 of 16 neighbors flagged as risky.
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**Threat Context**
- Subnet Risk: While the IP itself is benign, its subnet contains multiple high-risk neighbors. Monitor for lateral movement or shared infrastructure risks.
- Censys Association: The IP is part of Censys' scanning network, which is legitimate but may be probed by adversaries.
- Geolocation: Located in the US (no precise city/region data).
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**Recommended Actions**
1. Monitor Subnet: Track activity in `167.94.146.0/24` for unusual traffic patterns or new risky neighbors.
2. Verify DNS: Confirm the legitimacy of `censys-scanner.com` and ensure no spoofing or misconfigurations.
3. Baseline Behavior: Since the IP is part of a research entity, no immediate blocking is required.
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Conclusion: This IP is part of a legitimate cybersecurity infrastructure but resides in a subnet with elevated risk. Prioritize monitoring the subnet rather than the IP itself.
*Generated by IPDebrief | © 2026 Jason Alberino*
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π’ Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Censys, Inc. |
| ASN | AS398705 |
| Network Name | β |
| CIDR Block | 167.94.146.0/24 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | β |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
π DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 63.146.94.167.censys-scanner.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes β FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | 63.146.94.167.censys-scanner.com |
π DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 40% (Fair) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
βοΈ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Unknown |
| 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 | |||
| 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 | 29% | 2 | 3 |
| routing | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| services | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 24% | 3 | 4 |
| reputation | 23% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 30% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 22% | 11 | 17 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) β 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Moderate (55%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
π Observation Timeline π Live
| First Seen | 2026-05-07 23:03:52 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-06-26 18:10:45 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-06-22 20:19:12 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 25 |
| Total Observations | 26 |
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