170.246.157.239
# IP Intelligence Briefing: 170.246.157.239/32
## Executive Summary
IP address 170.246.157.239 presents as a low-risk residential endpoint associated with Telecable Costa Rica. The address shows minimal threat indicators and no active services. SOC analysts should monitor the single DNSBL listing for context but may classify this as acceptable traffic unless correlated with other malicious activity.
## Risk Assessment
- Overall Risk Score: 25 (Low Risk)
- Reputation Classification: Low Risk
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not applicable
- Operator Score: 0.1304 (Minimal)
## Ownership and Geolocation
- ISP Provider: telecable economico s.a. (AS52263)
- Country: Costa Rica (CR)
- Region: Provincia de San José
- City: San José
- CIDR Block: 170.246.157.0/24
- Registration Status: Active BGP prefix
## Technical Profile
- Network Role: Firewalled / No Services
- Open Ports: None detected
- DNS Classification: Residential reverse DNS entry (ptr239.157.246.170.residencial.telecablecr.com)
- DNSBL Status: Listed on 1 of 8 threat intelligence lists
- Geographic Validation: Plausible with single geo-source consensus
## Network Classification
- Infrastructure Type: Residential ISP endpoint
- Provider Status: Not a provider/hosting service
- Cloud/CDN/VPN/Proxy: None detected
- Tor/Exit Node: No
- Anycast: No
## Historical Analysis
The IP has generated 12 observations since last recorded activity (July 25, 2026). Key historical signals include:
- Reputation: Threat indicators detected by Alienvault OTX in recent observations
- Geolocation: Consistent San José, Costa Rica positioning via MaxMind GeoLite2
- Routing Stability: No route changes within 30-day observation window
- Threat Persistence: No persistent malicious behavior detected
## Associated Entities
Relationships Identified:
- DNS hostname: ptr239.157.246.170.residencial.telecablecr.com (2 associations)
Subnet Neighborhood (170.246.157.0/24):
- Total Neighbors: 1 (170.246.157.139)
- Abuse Density: 0
- Risk Distribution: No high or medium-risk neighbors identified
## Threat Indicators
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Campaign Correlation: No matching campaigns detected
- Certificate Matches: None
- Banner Matches: None
## Recommended Actions
No specific firewall or blocking recommendations generated. The IP presents minimal risk based on current data. However, analysts should:
- Monitor DNSBL listing for changes
- Correlate with any observed malicious activity
- Treat as acceptable residential traffic absent additional context
## Conclusion
170.246.157.239 is a residential endpoint from Telecable Costa Rica with a low risk profile. The single DNSBL listing warrants awareness but does not independently indicate malicious activity. No immediate defensive action required unless correlated with other threat indicators.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | TELECABLE RESIDENCIAL |
| ASN | AS52263 |
| Network Name | 170.246.157.128 - 170.246.157.255 |
| CIDR Block | 170.246.157.128/25 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | CR |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | ptr239.157.246.170.residencial.telecablecr.com |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | ptr239.157.246.170.residencial.telecablecr.com |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 60% (Good) |
| SPF | 2/2 domains |
| DMARC | 2/2 domains |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
| Domains Checked | 2 domains |
☁️ 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 | AS52263 |
| Network Prefix | 170.246.157.0/24 |
| 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 | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-09 19:39:58 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-27 04:22:20 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 06:00:58 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 17 |
| Total Observations | 19 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 170.246.157.239
Who owns the IP address 170.246.157.239?
170.246.157.239 is registered to TELECABLE RESIDENCIAL. The address falls within the 170.246.157.128/25 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 170.246.157.239 located?
Geolocation data places 170.246.157.239 in San José, Provincia de San José, CR. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 170.246.157.239 malicious or safe?
170.246.157.239 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 170.246.157.239?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 170.246.157.239 is ptr239.157.246.170.residencial.telecablecr.com. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.
Is 170.246.157.239 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
170.246.157.239 is classified as a residential network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.