# INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 170.78.40.45/32
Classification: RESIDENTIAL ENDPOINT
Date: 2026-07-24
Analyst: IPDebrief Intelligence Team
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## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IP 170.78.40.45 is classified as a low-risk residential endpoint with a risk score of 25. The address belongs to CABLEMAS SAS (AS264796), a Colombian telecommunications provider, with geolocation centered in Bogotá. While the IP exhibits minimal abuse density and no active threat indicators, limited historical signals suggest transient threat associations requiring contextual monitoring.
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## OWNERSHIP & GEOLOCATION
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Organization | CABLEMAS SAS |
| ASN | 264796 |
| CIDR Block | 170.78.40.0 - 170.78.43.255/22 |
| Country | Colombia (CO) |
| City | Bogotá |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Abuse Contact | tecnica@cablemas.co |
Geolocation validation indicates residential infrastructure with 800km accuracy radius. Multiple geo sources confirm consensus positioning.
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## NETWORK CLASSIFICATION
- Infrastructure Type: Residential Endpoint
- Connection Type: Residential
- Cloud/CDN/Proxy: Not detected
- Tor/VPN: Negative
- Hosting Service: Not detected
- Mobile Carrier: N/A
The IP operates as a standard residential endpoint without infrastructure-level characteristics typical of compromised servers or malicious hosting platforms.
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## THREAT ANALYSIS
Current Risk Profile
- Risk Score: 25 (Low Risk)
- Provider Score: 0
- Authority Score: 0
- Abuse Confidence Score: N/A
- Blacklist Count: 0
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
Threat Indicators
No active threat indicators detected. Known campaigns, threat feeds, and abuse sources show no correlation with this IP address.
DNS & Service Analysis
- PTR Records: None
- Forward Resolution: Inactive
- Hosted Domains: None (0 total)
- Open Ports: None detected
- TLS Certificates: None
- HTTP Banner: None
- Email Reputation: No SPF/DMARC records configured
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## OBSERVATION HISTORY
Total Observations: 13 signals recorded
Key historical signals include:
- 2026-07-24 09:17:50: Alienvault OTX signal flagged `has_threats: true` with pulse_count: 2, citing nested threat data from Colombian threat intelligence feeds
- 2026-07-24 09:18:28: Organization and RIR validation confirmed (CABLEMAS SAS, ARIN)
- 2026-07-24 09:18:37: Residential classification confirmed
Temporal analysis shows no persistent malicious behavior. Threat persistence days: 0. Ownership changes: 0. The IP is not classified as persistently malicious.
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## NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS
Subnet: 170.78.40.45/24
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Abuse Density | 0 |
| Classification | Clean |
| High Risk Neighbors | 0 |
| Medium Risk Neighbors | 0 |
| Low Risk Neighbors | 0 |
| Total Siblings | 1 |
| Active Siblings | 0 |
| Threat Siblings | 0 |
The /24 subnet demonstrates clean classification with no neighbor risk inheritance. The IP operates in an isolated residential segment with no adjacent suspicious activity.
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## RELATIONSHIP GRAPH
- Same Network: 170.78.40.0 - 170.78.43.255
- Related Entities: None beyond network assignment
No certificates, hostnames, or organizational relationships detected beyond standard network ownership.
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## CONTROL PLANE & ROUTING
- Origin ASN: 264796
- BGP Prefix: 170.78.40.0/24
- Route Changes (30d): 0
- Route Stability: False
- MoAS Status: False
- DNSSEC: Valid
- DNSBL Listed: 1 of 8 total lists
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## RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Current Risk Score: 25 (Low)
Firewall Rules: None required
Recommendations: No immediate action recommended
Given the residential classification and low risk profile, this IP does not warrant blocking. However, security teams should:
1. Monitor for Pattern Changes: The single DNSBL listing and historical threat signal warrant periodic revalidation
2. Contextual Monitoring: Treat as residential traffic; false positive correlation with threat feeds is possible
3. No Aggressive Mitigation: Standard residential endpoint handling applies
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## CONCLUSION
IP 170.78.40.45 presents as a legitimate residential endpoint operated by Colombian ISP CABLEMAS SAS. While isolated threat signals exist in historical data, current risk assessment indicates minimal concern. The IP requires standard residential endpoint classification with routine monitoring for pattern changes. No immediate security actions are warranted based on the current risk profile.
Status: ACTIVE RESIDENTIAL ENDPOINT
Risk Level: LOW
Action Required: MONITOR
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | CABLEMAS SAS |
| ASN | AS264796 |
| Network Name | 170.78.40.0 - 170.78.43.255 |
| CIDR Block | 170.78.40.0/22 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | CO |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR Record | No PTR |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 20% (Poor) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| 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 | AS264796 |
| Network Prefix | 170.78.40.0/24 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 27% | 2 | 2 |
| routing | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| geolocation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| Overall | 15% | 5 | 5 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-07 06:27:14 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-27 03:19:26 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 06:17:47 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 15 |
| Total Observations | 17 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 170.78.40.45
Who owns the IP address 170.78.40.45?
170.78.40.45 is registered to CABLEMAS SAS. The address falls within the 170.78.40.0/22 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 170.78.40.45 located?
Geolocation data places 170.78.40.45 in Bogotá, DC, Colombia. The local time zone is America/Bogota. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 170.78.40.45 malicious or safe?
170.78.40.45 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.
Is 170.78.40.45 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
170.78.40.45 is classified as a residential network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.