# IP Intelligence Briefing: 168.194.111.78/32
## Executive Summary
Target IP 168.194.111.78 presents low risk for defensive monitoring. The address is assigned to a Venezuelan telecommunications provider with no active threat indicators. No immediate firewall blocking recommended; standard monitoring practices apply.
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## Asset Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **IP Address** | 168.194.111.78/32 |
| **Risk Score** | 25 (Low Risk) |
| **Reputation** | Low Risk |
| **Organization** | Gandalf Comunicaciones C.A. |
| **ASN** | 269750 |
| **CIDR Block** | 168.194.108.0/22 |
| **Country** | Venezuela (VE) |
| **Region/City** | Carabobo, Valencia |
| **RIR** | ARIN |
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## Network Classification
- Network Role: Firewalled / No Services
- Open Ports: None detected
- TLS Certificate: None
- HTTP Services: None
- Known Proxy/VPN/Tor: No
- Cloud/CDN/Hosting: No
- Mobile/Residential: No
- Bogon: No
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## Threat Indicators
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not calculated
- Known Campaigns: None
- Threat Feeds: None
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Blacklist Count: 0
- DNSBL Listed: 1 out of 8 total lists
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## Control Plane Assessment
- Origin ASN: 269750
- BGP Prefix: 168.194.111.0/24
- Route Stability: Unstable (isRouteStable: false)
- Route Changes (30d): 0
- RPKI State: Not available
- DNSSEC Valid: Yes
- Operator Score: 0.1304 (Minimal)
- Delegation Age: Not available
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## Neighborhood Analysis (168.194.111.0/24)
- Abuse Density: 0
- Classification: Clean
- Total Siblings: 1
- Active Siblings: 0
- Threat Siblings: 0
- Risk Distribution: High: 0, Medium: 0, Low: 0
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## Temporal Behavior
- Ownership Changes: 0
- Threat Persistence Days: 0
- Threat Observation Count: 0
- Persistently Malicious: No
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## Relationship Graph
- Same Network: 168.194.108.0 - 168.194.111.255
- Associated Hostnames: None
- Organizations: Gandalf Comunicaciones C.A.
- Certificates: None
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## Observation History (Last 11 Signals)
| Timestamp | Signal Type | Confidence | Key Finding |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-25 09:04:51 | Ownership | 0.85 | No ownership changes |
| 2026-07-25 09:02:41 | Org/ASN | 0.90 | Gandalf Comunicaciones C.A., ARIN |
| 2026-07-25 09:01:56 | Subnet | 0.40 | Clean classification, 0 abuse density |
| 2026-07-25 08:59:55 | Control Plane | 0.30 | Minimal operator score (0.1304) |
Historical Notes:
- Geolocation signals show Maracaibo and Valencia (both Venezuela)
- No evidence of persistent malicious activity
- Signal count limited to 11 observations
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## Recommended Actions
| Platform | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| **Firewall** | No specific rules required |
| **iPTables** | No rules generated |
| **nftables** | No rules generated |
| **Cloudflare WAF** | No rules generated |
| **AWS WAF** | No rules generated |
Risk-Based Decision: With a risk score of 25 and no active threat indicators, this IP does not warrant immediate blocking or restrictive firewall rules. Standard logging and monitoring practices are appropriate.
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## Analyst Notes
1. The IP belongs to a legitimate telecommunications provider in Venezuela with minimal risk posture
2. No services are currently active (firewalled configuration)
3. Subnet shows zero abuse density and clean classification
4. Control plane indicates route instability but no security implications
5. No actionable intelligence suggesting malicious activity
Classification: LOW RISK – Standard Monitoring
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Gandalf Comunicaciones C.A. |
| ASN | AS269750 |
| Network Name | 168.194.108.0 - 168.194.111.255 |
| CIDR Block | 168.194.108.0/22 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | VE |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 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 | |||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS269750 |
| Network Prefix | 168.194.111.0/24 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| routing | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 16% | 4 | 4 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-09 07:23:30 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-26 23:05:31 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 07:08:46 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 14 |
| Total Observations | 15 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 168.194.111.78
Who owns the IP address 168.194.111.78?
168.194.111.78 is registered to Gandalf Comunicaciones C.A.. The address falls within the 168.194.108.0/22 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 168.194.111.78 located?
Geolocation data places 168.194.111.78 in Valencia, Carabobo, VE. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 168.194.111.78 malicious or safe?
168.194.111.78 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.