# IPDEBRIEF INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING
Target IP: 168.235.88.244/32
Date: July 26, 2026
Classification: LOW RISK
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## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IP 168.235.88.244 is a low-risk infrastructure address associated with RAMNODE hosting services. The IP demonstrates no active threat indicators, maintains stable ownership characteristics, and operates within a clean subnet classification. No immediate defensive action is required.
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## OWNERSHIP AND GEOLOCATION
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Organization** | RAMNODE |
| **ASN** | 3842 |
| **CIDR Block** | 168.235.64.0/19 |
| **Geolocation** | Boston, Massachusetts, US |
| **Geographic Consensus** | Confirmed |
| **Registration RIR** | ARIN |
The address belongs to RAMNODE (ASN 3842), a hosting provider operating infrastructure in the Boston metropolitan area. Ownership characteristics have remained stable with no recorded ownership changes.
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## THREAT ASSESSMENT
| Metric | Status |
|---|---|
| **Overall Risk Score** | 0 (Low Risk) |
| **Abuse Confidence** | Not applicable |
| **Blacklist Count** | 0 |
| **Known Attacker** | No |
| **Spam Source** | No |
| **Tor Exit Node** | No |
| **Persistent Malicious Activity** | No |
| **Threat Observation Count** | 0 |
No threat indicators, campaign associations, or malicious activity patterns detected. The IP is not associated with known threat feeds or abuse campaigns.
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## NETWORK CHARACTERISTICS
- Network Role: Infrastructure/Hosting
- Service Status: Firewalled / No Services
- Open Ports: None detected
- DNS PTR Record: 168-235-88-244.cloud.ramnode.com
- Forward DNS: Resolves to cloud.ramnode.com domain
- Email Authentication: SPF and DMARC records present for domain
The IP serves as a cloud infrastructure endpoint with no active services exposed. DNS configuration includes proper email authentication records.
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## SUBNET ANALYSIS
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| **Subnet** | 168.235.88.0/24 |
| **Abuse Density** | 0 (Clean) |
| **Total Siblings** | 6 |
| **Active Siblings** | 1 |
| **Threat Siblings** | 0 |
The /24 subnet maintains a clean classification with zero abuse density. Risk distribution across neighboring IPs shows 3 medium-risk and 2 low-risk addresses. The target IP itself presents zero risk.
Neighboring IP Risk Summary:
- 168.235.88.6: Risk 15/100
- 168.235.88.13: Risk 40/100
- 168.235.88.104: Risk 40/100
- 168.235.88.225: Risk 40/100
- 168.235.88.231: Risk 15/100
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## OBSERVATION HISTORY
Analysis of 16 historical signals reveals consistent infrastructure characteristics:
- Recent observations from July 26, 2026 confirm stable ownership and geolocation
- No temporal degradation in risk posture
- Zero threat persistence days recorded
- No changes in organizational attribution
The IP demonstrates stable operational characteristics with no emerging threat patterns.
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## RELATIONSHIP GRAPH
Seven relationships identified:
- Network Associations: Multiple Same Network links to RAMNODE-10
- DNS Associations: Consistent PTR records to 168-235-88-244.cloud.ramnode.com
No external network associations or organizational links beyond the hosting provider.
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## RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Status: No defensive actions required.
The IP presents no actionable threat indicators. Standard network monitoring practices are sufficient. No firewall rules, blocking, or mitigation measures are recommended.
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## ANALYST NOTES
This IP represents benign hosting infrastructure within a low-abuse-density subnet. The combination of zero risk score, clean subnet classification, and stable ownership characteristics supports continued normal operation. Routine monitoring is appropriate; no escalation or defensive intervention is warranted.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | RAMNODE |
| ASN | AS3842 |
| Network Name | RAMNODE-10 |
| CIDR Block | 168.235.64.0/19 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 168-235-88-244.cloud.ramnode.com |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | 168-235-88-244.cloud.ramnode.com |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 60% (Good) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Web Server |
| Network Tier | Unknown — Insufficient routing data to classify |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 443 | https | tcp | — |
| 22 | ssh | tcp | Banner detected |
| Closed Ports | 25, 80, 3389, 8080, 8443 (2 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | Web server detected |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | icloud.comwww.icloud.comwww.icloud.com.cn |
| Valid From | 2026-07-02T19:26:23+00:00 |
| Valid Until | 2027-01-07T18:07:22+00:00 |
| TLS Protocol | Tls13 |
| Cipher Suite | TLS_AES_256_GCM_SHA384 |
| Signature Algorithm | sha256RSA |
| Validity Period | 188 days |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS3842 |
| Network Prefix | 168.235.88.0/22 |
| Route mapping | Found |
| HSTS | Not detected |
| CSP | Not detected |
| HTTP/2 | Not detected |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 23% | 2 | 3 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 8% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 15% | 8 | 11 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-11 02:17:55 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-09-03 02:39:51 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-09-03 02:49:44 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 22 |
| Total Observations | 27 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 168.235.88.244
Who owns the IP address 168.235.88.244?
168.235.88.244 is registered to RAMNODE. The address falls within the 168.235.64.0/19 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 168.235.88.244 located?
Geolocation data places 168.235.88.244 in Boston, US-MA, United States. The local time zone is America/New_York. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 168.235.88.244 malicious or safe?
168.235.88.244 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 168.235.88.244?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 168.235.88.244 is 168-235-88-244.cloud.ramnode.com. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.
What ports are open on 168.235.88.244?
Responsive ports observed on 168.235.88.244 include 443, 22. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.