# IP INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING
Target: 168.196.129.31/32
Date: 2026-07-25
Classification: LOW RISK
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## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IP address 168.196.129.31 presents a low-risk threat profile with an overall risk score of 25. The address is associated with a Brazilian organization (Palmasnet Informática LTDA) and exhibits clean network behavior with no active threat indicators. Recommended monitoring level: STANDARD.
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## OWNERSHIP AND GEOLOCATION
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Organization** | Palmasnet Informática LTDA |
| **ASN** | 263289 |
| **CIDR Block** | 168.196.128.0/22 |
| **Country** | Brazil (BR) |
| **Region** | Paraná |
| **City** | Guarapuava |
| **Registration Date** | Not available |
The IP belongs to the Palmasnet network infrastructure operating within Brazil's Paraná state. The address has been consistently registered under this organization with no ownership changes observed.
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## NETWORK CLASSIFICATION
- Service Purpose: Firewalled / No Services
- Open Ports: None detected
- TLS Certificate: None
- HTTP Services: None
- Infrastructure Type: Not CDN, Cloud, VPN, Proxy, or Hosting
The address shows no active services and appears firewalled or residential with no exposed ports. No TLS certificates or HTTP headers detected across multiple probes.
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## THREAT ASSESSMENT
Risk Indicators
- Risk Score: 25 (Low Risk)
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not available
- Blacklist Count: 0
- Known Attacker: No
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Spam Source: No
Control Plane
- DNSBL Listed: 1 of 8 total lists
- RPKI State: Not available
- Route Stability: False
- Operator Score: 0.1304 (Minimal)
Behavioral Signals
- Honeypot Hits: 0
- Threat Persistence: 0 days
- Persistent Malicious Activity: False
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## OBSERVATION HISTORY
Total observations recorded: 14 (most recent: 2026-07-25)
| Date | Signal Type | Classification | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-25 | Subnet Analysis | Clean | Low |
| 2026-07-25 | Geolocation | BR (Paraná) | Medium |
| 2026-07-25 | Operator Score | Minimal | Low |
| 2026-07-25 | Full Profile | 5/6 dimensions | Low |
| 2026-07-25 | Ownership | Stable | Low |
Trend Analysis: No escalating threat pattern detected. The IP has maintained a stable profile with no observed increases in risk metrics or threat indicators over the observation period.
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## RELATIONSHIP ANALYSIS
DNS Associations
- PTR Record: 31.129.196.168.palmasnet.com.br
- Forward Resolution: 31.129.196.168.palmasnet.com.br
- Forward Confirmed: False
- Domain: com.br
Network Relationships
- Network ID: 290153 (Multiple references)
- Same Subnet: 168.196.129.31/24
No certificate associations or external entity relationships detected.
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## NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS
Subnet: 168.196.129.31/24
Abuse Density: 0%
Classification: Clean
Total Siblings: 1
Active Siblings: 0
Threat Siblings: 0
The /24 subnet demonstrates a clean security posture with no neighboring addresses flagged as malicious. The address operates in isolation without adjacent threat actors.
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## RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Based on the low-risk profile (Risk Score: 25), the following actions are recommended:
1. Firewall Policy: No blocking required. Standard allow rules with logging recommended.
2. Monitoring Level: Standard monitoring with periodic review.
3. Alert Threshold: No immediate alerting required.
4. ISP Reputation: Verify with upstream provider if traffic appears anomalous.
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## INTELLIGENCE JUDGMENT
IP 168.196.129.31 represents a LOW RISK network asset with no active malicious behavior observed. The address:
- Belongs to a legitimate Brazilian infrastructure provider
- Shows no threat indicators, campaigns, or abuse patterns
- Maintains a clean neighborhood profile
- Has been stable with no ownership or reputation changes
SOC Action: No immediate action required. Monitor for behavioral changes.
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*Report generated by IPDebrief Intelligence Platform*
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Palmasnet Informática LTDA |
| ASN | AS263289 |
| Network Name | 290153 |
| CIDR Block | 168.196.128.0/22 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | BR |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 31.129.196.168.palmasnet.com.br |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | 31.129.196.168.palmasnet.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 | |||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS263289 |
| Network Prefix | 168.196.129.0/24 |
| 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 | 35% | 2 | 2 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 22% | 6 | 6 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-09 07:23:30 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-26 23:26:22 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 07:04:16 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 17 |
| Total Observations | 20 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 168.196.129.31
Who owns the IP address 168.196.129.31?
168.196.129.31 is registered to Palmasnet Informática LTDA. The address falls within the 168.196.128.0/22 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 168.196.129.31 located?
Geolocation data places 168.196.129.31 in Guarapuava, Paraná, Brazil. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 168.196.129.31 malicious or safe?
168.196.129.31 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 168.196.129.31?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 168.196.129.31 is 31.129.196.168.palmasnet.com.br. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.