# IP Intelligence Briefing: 176.28.159.244/32
Classification: LOW RISK — Routine Infrastructure Address
Date: 2026-07-25
Analysis Period: Current observation window
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## Executive Summary
IP 176.28.159.244 is a legitimate network infrastructure address owned by LINK-RIPE-MNT (JO-ZAIN), a Jordanian telecommunications provider under RIPE NCC. The IP shows no active threat indicators, no open services, and zero blacklist presence. Recommended classification: ALLOW with standard logging.
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## Ownership & Network Context
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **ASN** | 48832 (LINK-RIPE-MNT) |
| **Organization** | JO-ZAIN |
| **CIDR Block** | 176.28.128.0/17 |
| **RIR** | RIPE |
| **Country** | Jordan (JO) |
| **City/Region** | Amman, Amman Governorate |
| **Abuse Contact** | IPAbuse@jo.zain.com |
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## Threat Posture Assessment
Risk Score: 0/100
Operator Score: 0.1304 (Minimal)
Abuse Confidence Score: Not applicable
Blacklist Count: 0
Threat Indicators:
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Active Campaigns: None detected
Network Classification: Firewalled / No Services — The IP shows no open ports, no TLS certificates, and no HTTP services responding to probes.
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## Neighborhood Analysis
Subnet: 176.28.159.0/24
Abuse Density: 0%
Neighbor Count: 2
Risk Distribution: 0 High, 0 Medium, 1 Low
Observed Neighbors:
- 176.28.159.61: Risk Score 0, Authority Score 50 (legitimate)
- 176.28.159.75: Risk Score null, Authority Score null (unobserved)
Assessment: Clean neighborhood with no elevated abuse signals.
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## Observation History
Total Observations: 10 signals
Observation Window: Current session (2026-07-25)
Recent Signals:
- RIR/ASN geolocation confirmed (RIPE, ASN 48832) — Confidence: 95%
- Organization registration verified (JO-ZAIN) — Confidence: 90%
- Network role detection (firewalled/no services) — Confidence: 30%
Temporal Analysis: No ownership changes, no threat persistence patterns, no escalating risk trajectory over observation period.
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## DNS & Email Reputation
- PTR Hostnames: None observed
- Forward Resolution: Unconfirmed
- Hosted Domains: 0
- Email Auth: SPF: No, DMARC: No
- DNSBL Listings: 0/8
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## Recommended Security Actions
Firewall Policy: ALLOW with standard logging
WAF Rules: None required
Threat Intelligence Monitoring: Standard monitoring recommended
Justification: Low-risk provider IP with no services exposed. No actionable threat indicators. No firewall rules required for defensive operations.
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## Related Entities
Network Relationships:
- Same Network: JO-ZAIN (176.28.128.0/17 block)
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Conclusion: IP 176.28.159.244 represents legitimate telecommunications infrastructure with no malicious indicators. SOC teams may allow traffic with standard logging. No blocking or mitigation actions warranted.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | LINK-RIPE-MNT |
| ASN | AS48832 |
| Network Name | JO-ZAIN |
| CIDR Block | 176.28.128.0/17 |
| RIR | RIPE |
| Country | JO |
| 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 | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Unknown — Insufficient routing data to classify |
🔌 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 | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS48832 |
| Network Prefix | 176.28.159.0/24 |
| 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 13:31:40 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-30 12:35:36 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 05:36:42 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 14 |
| Total Observations | 15 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 176.28.159.244
Who owns the IP address 176.28.159.244?
176.28.159.244 is registered to LINK-RIPE-MNT. The address falls within the 176.28.128.0/17 network block. Registration is held at RIPE.
Where is 176.28.159.244 located?
Geolocation data places 176.28.159.244 in Amman, Amman Governorate, JO. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 176.28.159.244 malicious or safe?
176.28.159.244 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.