168.181.216.255
# IP Intelligence Briefing: 168.181.216.255/32
## Executive Summary
IP address 168.181.216.255 is classified as Low Risk with a risk score of 25. The IP belongs to SCNet Equipamentos de Informática Ltda (ASN 53178) and is geolocated to Maravilha, Santa Catarina, Brazil. The address shows minimal malicious activity, no open services, and is currently firewalled with no services detected.
## Risk Profile
- Reputation: Low Risk
- Risk Score: 25/100
- Blacklist Status: Listed on 1 of 8 DNSBLs
- Threat Indicators: None detected
- Network Classification: Firewalled / No Services
## Ownership & Network Details
- Organization: SCNet Equipamentos de Informática Ltda
- ASN: 53178
- CIDR Block: 168.181.216.0/22
- RIR: ARIN
- Geolocation: Brazil (BR), Santa Catarina, Maravilha
- PTR Record: 255.216.181.168.scnet.com.br
## Technical Observations
- DNS Resolution: Forward resolved to 255.216.181.168.scnet.com.br
- Services: No open ports detected; no TLS certificates or HTTP banners
- BGP Prefix: 168.181.216.0/23
- Operator Score: 0.1304 (Minimal)
- RPKI State: Not validated
- DNSSEC: Valid
## Historical Analysis
The IP has generated 14 signal observations since tracking began. Recent observations (July 22, 2026) confirm consistent geolocation to Brazil with confidence levels between 0.30-0.85. No persistent malicious activity has been recorded. The operator score has remained stable at "Minimal" throughout the observation period.
## Neighborhood Assessment
- Subnet: 168.181.216.255/24
- Abuse Density: 0%
- Neighbor Count: 0
- High/Medium Risk Neighbors: None
## Relationships
- Network Associations: Multiple links to network 275587
- DNS Associations: Resolves to 255.216.181.168.scnet.com.br
## Recommended Actions
1. No immediate blocking required - IP shows low risk profile
2. Monitor DNSBL status - Currently listed on 1 of 8 DNSBLs; verify if listing is legitimate or requires removal
3. Continue passive monitoring - No active threat indicators detected
4. Verify PTR record consistency - DNS association shows reverse record pointing to scnet.com.br domain
## Intelligence Narrative
IP 168.181.216.255 presents minimal threat characteristics. The address belongs to a Brazilian ISP infrastructure with no evidence of malicious activity. The single DNSBL listing warrants verification but does not indicate confirmed abuse. The IP is appropriately classified as firewalled with no accessible services, suggesting legitimate infrastructure use. No related IPs in the immediate neighborhood show elevated risk scores, and historical observations indicate stable behavior patterns. SOC teams may continue standard monitoring without elevated alert thresholds for this address.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | SCNet Equipamentos de Informática Ltda |
| ASN | AS53178 |
| Network Name | 275587 |
| CIDR Block | 168.181.216.0/22 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | BR |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 255.216.181.168.scnet.com.br |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | 255.216.181.168.scnet.com.br |
🔐 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 | AS53178 |
| Network Prefix | 168.181.216.0/24 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 20% | 2 | 2 |
| routing | 25% | 1 | 2 |
| services | 23% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| reputation | 8% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| Overall | 17% | 10 | 12 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-02 04:21:09 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-24 23:30:24 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 09:21:08 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 18 |
| Total Observations | 20 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 168.181.216.255
Who owns the IP address 168.181.216.255?
168.181.216.255 is registered to SCNet Equipamentos de Informática Ltda. The address falls within the 168.181.216.0/22 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 168.181.216.255 located?
Geolocation data places 168.181.216.255 in Maravilha, Santa Catarina, Brazil. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 168.181.216.255 malicious or safe?
168.181.216.255 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.
What is the hostname for 168.181.216.255?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 168.181.216.255 is 255.216.181.168.scnet.com.br. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.