# Intelligence Briefing: IP 168.197.105.156/32
Date: 2026-07-25
Classification: Low Risk
Risk Score: 25/100
## Executive Summary
The subject IP address 168.197.105.156 is a low-risk residential IP located in Guaratuba, Paraná, Brazil. The address is reverse-resolved to the GTA Telecom (gtbatelecom.com.br) network infrastructure and exhibits no active threat indicators. No open services are detected, and the IP is properly firewalled.
## Technical Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Geolocation** | Brazil (BR), Paraná, Guaratuba |
| **ASN** | 265477 |
| **BGP Prefix** | 168.197.104.0/23 |
| **DNS PTR** | 168-197-105-156.gtbatelecom.com.br |
| **Forward Resolution** | com.br domain |
| **Operator Score** | 0.2609 (Basic) |
| **Risk Classification** | Low Risk |
## Threat Indicators
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not detected
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Blacklist Count: 0
- DNSBL Listings: 1 of 8 lists (potential false positive)
- Threat Feeds: None detected
## Network Services
- Open Ports: None
- TLS Certificate: None
- HTTP Title: None
- Service Classification: Firewalled / No Services
## Observation History
Thirteen signals have been observed over the analysis period. The most recent observations indicate:
- Subnet classified as "clean" with zero abuse density
- Consistent geolocation attribution to Brazil
- No threat persistence patterns detected
- No campaign correlations identified
## Relationship Analysis
The IP maintains DNS associations with the hostname `168-197-105-156.gtbatelecom.com.br`. No organizational relationships, certificate associations, or hosting infrastructure links were identified.
## Neighborhood Analysis
The /24 subnet (168.197.105.0/24) shows:
- Abuse Density: 0%
- Threat Siblings: 0
- Total Neighbors: 0
No adjacent IPs in the subnet exhibit malicious activity, suggesting this is an isolated address rather than part of a coordinated infrastructure.
## Recommended Actions
No immediate security actions are required. The IP address presents a low threat profile consistent with legitimate residential broadband usage. Standard monitoring practices are recommended.
## Intelligence Notes
- The DNS reverse record points to GTA Telecom infrastructure, a legitimate Brazilian ISP
- The absence of open services and threat indicators supports classification as benign
- The single DNSBL listing appears to be an isolated entry without corroborating threat signals
- No evidence of botnet participation, C2 activity, or malicious scanning behavior
Status: Monitor - Low Priority
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | GTBA TELECOM LTDA ME |
| ASN | AS265477 |
| Network Name | 291063 |
| CIDR Block | 168.197.104.0/22 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | BR |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 168-197-105-156.gtbatelecom.com.br |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | 168-197-105-156.gtbatelecom.com.br |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 40% (Fair) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Tier 3 — Basic operator with some routing infrastructure |
🔌 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 | AS265477 |
| Network Prefix | 168.197.104.0/23 |
| Route mapping | Found |
| Certificates in transparency logs | 0 certificates |
🎯 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 | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-09 07:23:30 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-27 05:20:48 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 05:47:13 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 18 |
| Total Observations | 20 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 168.197.105.156
Who owns the IP address 168.197.105.156?
168.197.105.156 is registered to GTBA TELECOM LTDA ME. The address falls within the 168.197.104.0/22 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 168.197.105.156 located?
Geolocation data places 168.197.105.156 in Guaratuba, Paraná, Brazil. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 168.197.105.156 malicious or safe?
168.197.105.156 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 168.197.105.156?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 168.197.105.156 is 168-197-105-156.gtbatelecom.com.br. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.