172.245.232.46
172.245.232.46 is an IPv4 address operated by BrainStorm Network Inc. (AS136258), geolocated to Brive La Gaillarde, France. As of November 2, 2026, IPDebrief rates it High Risk (70/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
Intelligence analysis was conducted on IP 172.245.232.46. The address is assigned to BrainStorm Network Inc. (ASN 136258) and operates as a Web Server running nginx. Services include HTTPS on port 443 and SSH on port 22. The TLS certificate is issued by GandiCert for the domain cults3d.com. Geolocation data points to Brive La Gaillarde, France, though geolocation consensus is false with conflicting US and French reports.
The IP is classified as High Risk with a risk score of 70. Campaign analysis indicates a high likelihood of involvement, correlating with 25 associated IP addresses. Despite the subnet being classified as mostly clean, the assessment recommends a critical severity action. Activity was recorded between October 14, 2026, and November 2, 2026. SOC teams are advised to block all traffic from this address.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | BrainStorm Network Inc. |
| ASN | AS136258 |
| Network Name | ONEPROVIDER-US-IAD |
| CIDR Block | 172.245.232.0/24 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | Canada |
| 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 | 40% (Fair) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| 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 | *.cults3d.comcults3d.com |
| Valid From | 2025-10-20T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Valid Until | 2026-11-20T23:59:59+00:00 |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS136258 |
| Network Prefix | 172.245.232.0/24 |
| Route mapping | Found |
| HSTS | Not detected |
| CSP | Not detected |
| HTTP/2 | Enabled |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 19% | 2 | 2 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 33% | 2 | 4 |
| ownership | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 13% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 22% | 10 | 15 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-10-14 01:20:26 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-02 19:52:22 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-02 20:14:29 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 24 |
| Total Observations | 31 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 172.245.232.46
Who owns the IP address 172.245.232.46?
172.245.232.46 is registered to BrainStorm Network Inc.. The address falls within the 172.245.232.0/24 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 172.245.232.46 located?
Geolocation data places 172.245.232.46 in Brive La Gaillarde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. The local time zone is Europe/Paris. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 172.245.232.46 malicious or safe?
172.245.232.46 currently carries a high risk assessment, meaning indicators associated with malicious or abusive activity have been observed. This assessment is generated from continuously collected signals and can change over time.
What ports are open on 172.245.232.46?
Responsive ports observed on 172.245.232.46 include 443, 22. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.