176.53.159.198
# IPDebrief Intelligence Briefing
## Subject: 176.53.159.198/32
Classification: Moderate Risk
Date: 2026-07-22
Analyst: Automated Intelligence System
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IP 176.53.159.198 operates within a clean subnet (176.53.159.0/24) with no active threat indicators. Current risk profile shows moderate classification (score: 55) primarily due to DNSBL listings (3/8 total lists). No active services or open ports detected. Subnet abuse density is 0%.
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OWNERSHIP & NETWORK ATTRIBUTES
- ASN: 154383
- Organization: admin-c (bshield)
- RIR: RIPE
- CIDR Block: 176.53.159.0/24
- Abuse Contact: Available via RDAP (abuse@bearshield.top)
- Route Stability: False (route changes detected)
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GEOLOCATION
- Country: Turkey (TR)
- Coordinates: 41.02°N, 28.99°E (Istanbul timezone)
- Geo Validation: Plausible (minimum RTT: 120ms, probe count: 5)
- Distance: 2,112km from reference point
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THREAT INDICATORS
- Blacklist Status: Listed on 3 DNSBLs out of 8 total checks
- Known Campaigns: None identified
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not available
- Threat Persistence: 0 days
- Persistent Malicious: No
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NETWORK SERVICES & DNS
- Open Ports: None
- TLS Certificate: None
- Reverse DNS (PTR): Not configured
- Forward Resolution: Failed
- Email Auth: No SPF/DMARC records
- Service Purpose: Firewalled / No Services
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NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS (176.53.159.0/24)
- Total Siblings: 5
- Active Siblings: 1
- Threat Siblings: 0
- Subnet Classification: Clean
- Abuse Density: 0%
Sibling Risk Distribution:
| IP Address | Risk Score | Authority Score |
|---|---|---|
| 176.53.159.197 | 55 | 50 |
| 176.53.159.38 | 25 | 50 |
| 176.53.159.199 | 0 | 50 |
| 176.53.159.54 | 0 | 50 |
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OBSERVATION HISTORY (Last 100 Signals)
- Recent Activity: Signals observed 2026-07-22
- Ownership Changes: 0
- Threat Observation Count: 0
- Signal Types: Subnet classification, geolocation, ownership records, route validation
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RELATIONSHIP GRAPH
- Network Association: bshield (1 relationship)
- No Related Hostnames, Organizations, or Certificates
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SECURITY ACTIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS
Current Risk Level: MODERATE (55/100)
Recommended Actions:
- Firewall Rule: Consider blocking if connection attempts are unexpected
- Monitoring: Continue monitoring for service activation
- DNSBL Review: Investigate 3 DNSBL listings for potential reputation issues
- Route Verification: Route stability flagged as false; monitor for BGP anomalies
No Immediate Blocking Required based on current threat indicators.
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INTELLIGENCE NOTE
The IP demonstrates low-risk characteristics with no active services, no port scans, and no known malicious campaigns. The subnet shows minimal abuse activity. The moderate risk score appears to stem from DNSBL listings rather than active threat behavior. Recommend periodic monitoring for service activation or DNSBL additions.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | admin-c |
| ASN | AS154383 |
| Network Name | bshield |
| CIDR Block | 176.53.159.0/24 |
| RIR | RIPE |
| Country | TR |
| 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 | 0% (None) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| 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 | |||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS154383 |
| Network Prefix | 176.53.159.0/24 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 15% | 2 | 2 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 11% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 15% | 2 | 2 |
| Overall | 12% | 9 | 11 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-02 04:21:13 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-09-29 20:35:38 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-09-28 14:56:36 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 15 |
| Total Observations | 28 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 176.53.159.198
Who owns the IP address 176.53.159.198?
176.53.159.198 is registered to admin-c. The address falls within the 176.53.159.0/24 network block. Registration is held at RIPE.
Where is 176.53.159.198 located?
Geolocation data places 176.53.159.198 in Turkey. The local time zone is Europe/Istanbul. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 176.53.159.198 malicious or safe?
176.53.159.198 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.