# IP Intelligence Briefing: 172.245.106.112
## Executive Summary
The IP address 172.245.106.112 presents a Moderate Risk profile (risk score: 50) with no active malicious indicators. The address is assigned to RackNerd LLC and is classified as firewalled with no active services. Historical observation indicates stable ownership with no persistent malicious behavior.
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## Ownership and Network Classification
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Organization** | RackNerd LLC (ASN 36352) |
| **Netname** | CC-172-245-106-0-27 |
| **CIDR Block** | 172.245.106.96/27 |
| **RIR** | ARIN |
| **Geolocation** | New York, Buffalo, US |
| **Network Role** | Firewalled / No Services |
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## Threat Assessment
Current Risk Level: Moderate (50/100)
| Indicator | Status |
|---|---|
| **Blacklist Count** | 0 |
| **Tor Exit Node** | No |
| **Known Attacker** | No |
| **Spam Source** | No |
| **Active Threat Campaigns** | None |
| **DNSBL Listings** | 2 of 8 total lists |
| **Threat Persistence** | None observed |
| **Persistently Malicious** | False |
The IP shows no evidence of active malicious activity. DNSBL listings (2 out of 8) indicate historical or minor reputation issues but no current blacklist presence.
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## Technical Observations
- Open Ports: None detected
- TLS Certificates: None
- HTTP Title: None
- PTR Hostname: founded-f68-intel.boogergrapes.net
- DNS Forward Resolution: 1 hostname (boogergrapes.net)
- Email Authentication: No SPF or DMARC records
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## Neighborhood Analysis
Subnet: 172.245.106.112/24
- Abuse Density: 0 (Clean)
- Total Siblings: 4
- Active Siblings: 2
- Threat Siblings: 0
Neighbor Risk Scores:
| IP Address | Risk Score | Authority Score |
|---|---|---|
| 172.245.106.111 | 25 | 50 |
| 172.245.106.140 | 0 | 50 |
| 172.245.106.180 | 25 | 50 |
The /24 subnet demonstrates low abuse density with no high-risk neighbors. All neighbor IPs show authority scores of 50, indicating legitimate infrastructure.
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## Observation History
Total Observations: 20 signals collected
Recent Activity (2026-07-30):
- 10:29:50 β Banner/campaign scan (confidence: 0.30)
- 10:24:37 β Port scan with nested data (confidence: 0.70)
- 10:22:41 β Subnet classification: clean (confidence: 0.40)
- 10:22:30 β Ownership stability check (confidence: 0.85)
- 10:22:15 β Network type classification (confidence: 0.30)
Temporal Indicators:
- Ownership Changes: 0
- Threat Observation Count: 0
- Threat Persistence Days: 0
- Assessment: IP is not persistently malicious
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## Relationship Graph
- 10 total relationships identified
- Network Associations: Multiple entries for CC-172-245-106-0-27
- DNS Associations: 5 entries to founded-f68-intel.boogergrapes.net
- Organizational Links: None beyond RackNerd LLC
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## Control Plane Data
- Origin ASN: 36352
- BGP Prefix: 172.245.106.0/23
- Route Stability: False
- Route Changes (30d): 0
- MOAS: False
- RPKI State: Not validated
- Delegation Age: Not available
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## Geographic Validation
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| **Geo Plausibility** | False |
| **Distance Violation** | 6107.8 km |
| **Minimum Possible RTT** | 122.2ms |
| **Observed RTT** | 37.0ms |
| **Probe Count** | 5 |
*Note: Geographic data shows RTT violation, suggesting potential geolocation inaccuracies.*
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## Recommended Actions
No specific firewall rules or mitigation actions are recommended at this time. The IP presents no active threat indicators and demonstrates stable, legitimate infrastructure characteristics.
Monitoring Recommendation: Continue passive observation. No immediate defensive actions required.
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## Threat Intelligence Narrative
IP 172.245.106.112 is a firewalled address under RackNerd LLC's infrastructure with moderate baseline risk. The absence of open services, combined with clean neighborhood metrics and zero persistent malicious behavior, indicates this IP serves benign network functions. While 2 DNSBL listings suggest historical minor reputation issues, current threat feeds show no active malicious activity. The geographic validation discrepancy warrants awareness but does not indicate compromise. SOC analysts should monitor for any changes in service status or threat indicators, but no immediate defensive measures are warranted.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
π’ Ownership & Registration
| Organization | RackNerd LLC |
| ASN | AS36352 |
| Network Name | CC-172-245-106-0-27 |
| CIDR Block | 172.245.106.96/27 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
π DNS Intelligence
| PTR | founded-f68-intel.boogergrapes.net |
| Forward Confirmed | No β PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | founded-f68-intel.boogergrapes.net |
π DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 20% (Poor) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
βοΈ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Unknown β Insufficient routing data to classify |
π Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| No open ports detected | |||
| Closed Ports | 22, 25, 80, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (0 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | β |
| HTTP Title | β |
π TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | β |
| Valid Until | β |
π― Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 30% | 2 | 3 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 19% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 17% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 22% | 10 | 14 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) β 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
π Observation Timeline π Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-27 03:35:45 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-12 00:07:06 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-07 13:24:36 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 23 |
| Total Observations | 25 |
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