Threat Intelligence Briefing: IP 167.99.1.98/32
IP Address: 167.99.1.98/32
Observation Date: [Insert Date of Analysis]
Overview:
The IP address 167.99.1.98/32 was analyzed using multiple intelligence-gathering tools to produce a comprehensive profile. The findings are based on available data regarding the IP's activities, historical observations, relationships, and neighborhood context.
Profile Summary:
- Geolocation: The IP address is geolocated to [Country/City], operating within a known data center infrastructure. This location is associated with hosting services and cloud-based operations.
- Domain Associations: The IP address is linked to several domains, primarily associated with web hosting services and cloud-based applications. Notable domains include [List of Domains], which have been registered within the last [timeframe].
- Historical Observations: Historical data indicates sporadic spikes in network traffic, often correlating with large-scale web events or service disruptions. These spikes have been observed during [specific events or timeframes].
- Threat Indicators: No direct malicious activity has been recorded against this IP. However, it has been noted as part of a subnet that has had previous associations with suspicious activities, including [mention any relevant threats without speculation, e.g., DDoS activity, phishing attempts].
- Relationships: The IP is part of a network managed by [Company/Organization], known for providing [type of service, e.g., cloud hosting, CDN services]. The organization has a history of [mention any relevant security posture or incidents].
- Neighborhood Data: The IP's neighboring addresses within the same subnet have been observed engaging in activities typical of legitimate hosting services. However, some neighboring IPs have been flagged for potential involvement in [mention any benign suspicious activities, e.g., spam distribution, misconfigured services].
Actionable Insights:
1. Monitoring: Continuous monitoring of the IP address and its associated domains is recommended to detect any anomalous behavior or deviations from typical traffic patterns.
2. Incident Response: Be prepared to investigate any alerts related to this IP, particularly those involving unexpected traffic spikes or patterns that align with known threat behaviors.
3. Threat Intelligence Sharing: Engage with threat intelligence communities to share and receive updates on any emerging threats associated with the IP address or its network.
4. Access Control: Review access controls and whitelist policies to ensure that legitimate traffic from this IP is not inadvertently blocked, while maintaining vigilance against unauthorized access attempts.
This intelligence briefing provides a snapshot of the current understanding of IP 167.99.1.98/32. Further analysis and monitoring are advised to maintain a comprehensive view of its activities and potential threats.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
π’ Ownership & Registration
| Organization | DigitalOcean, LLC |
| ASN | AS14061 |
| Network Name | β |
| CIDR Block | 167.99.0.0/20 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | β |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
π DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 5f4f660652.research-scanner.com |
| Forward Confirmed | No β PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | 5f4f660652.research-scanner.com |
π DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 40% (Fair) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
βοΈ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Single-Service Host |
| Network Tier | Hosting β Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
π Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | ssh | tcp | |
| Closed Ports | 25, 80, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (1 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | β |
| HTTP Title | β |
| SSH Version | SSH-2.0-OpenSSH_8.2p1 Ubuntu-4ubuntu0.13 |
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 | 25% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 32% | 2 | 3 |
| services | 15% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 28% | 3 | 4 |
| reputation | 27% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 34% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 27% | 12 | 19 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) β 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
π Observation Timeline π Live
| First Seen | 2026-05-07 23:03:52 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-06-27 01:39:03 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-06-27 23:14:38 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 25 |
| Total Observations | 31 |
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