## Intelligence Briefing: 168.167.81.178/32
Classification: Low Risk / Defensive Posture
Analysis Date: Current
Reporting Analyst: IPDebrief SOC
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Target IP 168.167.81.178 presents a LOW RISK profile with no active threat indicators. The address is associated with ASN 14988 (Oduetse Saviour Ditsie) within the 168.167.0.0/17 block. Current network classification indicates firewalled infrastructure with no open services. No malicious activity, blacklist entries, or known campaign associations detected.
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OWNERSHIP & GEOGRAPHIC CONTEXT
Ownership:
- Organization: Oduetse Saviour Ditsie
- ASN: 14988 (ARIN)
- CIDR Block: 168.167.0.0 - 168.167.127.255 (/17)
- Registration: ARIN registry
- Abuse Contact: Not configured
Geolocation:
- Primary: Cape Town, South Africa (ZA)
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Note: Historical geolocation data showed conflicting Botswana (BW) assignment during initial scans, indicating potential routing discrepancies or multi-region infrastructure.
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THREAT ASSESSMENT
Risk Metrics:
- Risk Score: 0.0
- Provider Score: 0.0
- Authority Score: 0.0
- Stability Score: 0.0
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not applicable
Threat Indicators:
- Blacklist Count: 0
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Known Campaigns: None detected
- Threat Feeds: Empty
Control Plane:
- Route Stability: False (routing changes observed)
- Operator Score: 0.1304 (Minimal)
- RPKI State: Not evaluated
- BGP Prefix: 168.167.81.0/24
- Route Changes (30d): 0
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NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE
Services:
- Open Ports: None detected
- Network Role: Firewalled / No Services
- DNS Resolution: Not confirmed
- Hosted Domains: None
- TLS Certificate: None
- HTTP Title: None
Email Reputation:
- SPF Record: Not configured
- DMARC Record: Not configured
- Sender Score: Not available
Behavioral:
- Honeypot Hits: 0
- Enumeration Strikes: 0
- WAF Violations: 0
- Total Incidents: 0
- Persistently Malicious: False
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HISTORICAL OBSERVATIONS
Signal History: 12 observations recorded
- Latest Activity: 2026-07-28
- Ownership Changes: 0
- Threat Persistence Days: 0
- Observation Count: 0
Temporal Analysis: No sustained malicious behavior patterns observed. IP has maintained consistent low-risk classification across observation window.
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NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS (168.167.81.0/24)
Subnet Profile:
- Abuse Density: 0.0
- Classification: Clean
- Inherited Risk: 0
- Total Siblings: 15
- Active Siblings: 9
- Threat Siblings: 0
Notable Neighbor IPs:
| IP Address | Risk Score | Authority Score |
|---|---|---|
| 168.167.81.85 | 55 | 50 |
| 168.167.81.163 | 50 | 50 |
| 168.167.81.174 | 25 | 50 |
| 168.167.81.188 | 25 | 50 |
| 168.167.81.37 | 15 | 50 |
| 168.167.81.161 | 15 | 50 |
Assessment: While the target IP shows no risk, two neighbors (168.167.81.85, 168.167.81.163) exhibit elevated risk scores. Subnet-level monitoring recommended for these addresses.
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RELATIONSHIP GRAPH
Identified Relationships:
- Same Network: 168.167.0.0 - 168.167.127.255 (2 instances)
Assessment: No external relationships to hostnames, organizations, or certificates detected beyond network-level association.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Current Action: No blocking required. IP maintains clean threat profile.
2. Monitoring: Continue passive monitoring for service exposure or configuration changes.
3. Subnet Awareness: Monitor elevated-risk neighbors (168.167.81.85, 168.167.81.163) for potential coordinated activity.
4. Geolocation Verification: Investigate historical Botswana vs. South Africa discrepancy if operational impact observed.
5. Firewall Rules: No specific rules recommended; maintain default security posture.
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End of Briefing
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Oduetse Saviour Ditsie |
| ASN | AS14988 |
| Network Name | 168.167.0.0 - 168.167.127.255 |
| CIDR Block | 168.167.0.0/17 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | BW |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR Record | No PTR |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 20% (Poor) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Unknown — Insufficient routing data to classify |
🔌 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 | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS14988 |
| Network Prefix | 168.167.81.0/24 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 31% | 2 | 6 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| reputation | 18% | 1 | 4 |
| geolocation | 19% | 2 | 2 |
| Overall | 17% | 10 | 17 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-18 11:34:06 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-09-13 21:08:37 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-09-13 21:48:20 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 19 |
| Total Observations | 33 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 168.167.81.178
Who owns the IP address 168.167.81.178?
168.167.81.178 is registered to Oduetse Saviour Ditsie. The address falls within the 168.167.0.0/17 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 168.167.81.178 located?
Geolocation data places 168.167.81.178 in Cape Town, Gaborone, South Africa. The local time zone is Africa/Johannesburg. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 168.167.81.178 malicious or safe?
168.167.81.178 currently carries a low risk assessment, meaning no significant threat indicators have been observed. This assessment is generated from continuously collected signals and can change over time.