# IP INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING
Target: 170.231.27.248/32
Date: Current Analysis
Classification: LOW RISK / TELECOM INFRASTRUCTURE
## Executive Summary
IP 170.231.27.248 is a low-risk telecommunications infrastructure address associated with UNIFIQUE TELECOMUNICACOES S/A (ASN 28343). The IP resides within the 170.231.24.0/22 CIDR block in Santa Catarina, Brazil, and presents minimal threat indicators. No active services are exposed, and the IP has no historical malicious activity.
## Risk Assessment
| Metric | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 25/100 | Low Risk |
| Provider Score | 0 | Legitimate Provider |
| Authority Score | 0 | No Abuse Authority |
| Operator Score | 0.1304 | Minimal |
| Blacklist Count | 0 | Clean |
| DNSBL Listed | 1/8 | Minor Listing |
## Technical Profile
Ownership:
- ASN: 28343 (UNIFIQUE TELECOMUNICACOES S/A)
- CIDR Block: 170.231.24.0/22
- Registration: ARIN
Geolocation:
- Country: Brazil (BR)
- Region: Santa Catarina
- City: Pomerode
- Confidence: 52% (multi-signal inference)
Network Role:
- Classification: Firewalled / No Services
- Open Ports: None detected
- CDN/Proxy/Tor: Negative
DNS Records:
- PTR Hostname: 170-231-27-248.unifique.net
- Forward Resolution: 170-231-27-248.unifique.net
- SPF: Configured
- DMARC: Not Configured
## Threat Indicators
Current State:
- No active threat indicators detected
- Not a known Tor exit node
- Not identified as a known attacker
- No spam source designation
- Zero campaign correlations
- No correlation with malicious certificates
Historical Analysis:
- Total observations: 13
- Observation period: July 2026
- Threat persistence: 0 days
- Ownership changes: 0
- No evidence of escalating risk behavior
## Neighborhood Analysis
Subnet: 170.231.27.248/24
- Abuse Density: 0 (no sibling IPs flagged)
- High Risk Neighbors: 0
- Medium Risk Neighbors: 0
- Threat Siblings: 0
## Relationship Graph
- Network Associations: 396277 (same network)
- DNS Associations: 170-231-27-248.unifique.net (4 DNS records)
- No additional organizational or certificate correlations
## Recommended Actions
Immediate: No blocking or filtering recommended. The IP represents legitimate telecommunications infrastructure with a low-risk profile.
Monitoring: Standard monitoring protocols apply. No elevated threat detection required.
DNS Configuration: Consider implementing DMARC policy for the unifique.net domain to enhance email authentication security posture.
## Intelligence Narrative
The target IP 170.231.27.248 operates as a standard telecommunications endpoint within Unifique's Brazilian network infrastructure. The absence of open services and the clean threat profile indicate this address functions as a passive infrastructure node, likely part of the provider's internal network or edge infrastructure. Historical data shows no escalation of risk signals, and the neighborhood analysis confirms this IP is not associated with any known malicious activity within its /24 subnet. The single DNSBL listing appears to be a minor administrative listing rather than a threat indicator. SOC teams may treat this IP as benign infrastructure, though standard logging and monitoring should continue as per organizational policy.
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🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | UNIFIQUE TELECOMUNICACOES S/A |
| ASN | AS28343 |
| Network Name | 396277 |
| CIDR Block | 170.231.24.0/22 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | BR |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 170-231-27-248.unifique.net |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | 170-231-27-248.unifique.net |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 40% (Fair) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Residential |
| Service Purpose | Residential Endpoint |
| Network Tier | End-User — Residential ISP endpoint |
🔌 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 | AS28343 |
| Network Prefix | 170.231.24.0/22 |
| 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 | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-09 19:39:57 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-30 11:58:48 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 06:52:00 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 16 |
| Total Observations | 18 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 170.231.27.248
Who owns the IP address 170.231.27.248?
170.231.27.248 is registered to UNIFIQUE TELECOMUNICACOES S/A. The address falls within the 170.231.24.0/22 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 170.231.27.248 located?
Geolocation data places 170.231.27.248 in Pomerode, Santa Catarina, Brazil. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 170.231.27.248 malicious or safe?
170.231.27.248 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 170.231.27.248?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 170.231.27.248 is 170-231-27-248.unifique.net. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.
Is 170.231.27.248 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
170.231.27.248 is classified as a residential network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.