176.8.4.233
# INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 176.8.4.233/32
## Executive Summary
IP address 176.8.4.233 is a benign residential broadband endpoint assigned to Kyivstar PJSC, a Ukrainian telecommunications provider. The IP presents no malicious indicators, threat activity, or infrastructure concerns.
## Profile Overview
- Risk Assessment: Low Risk (Risk Score: 0)
- Organization: Kyivstar PJSC (ASN: 15895)
- Network: KYIVSTAR-NET-11 (176.8.0.0/17)
- Location: Kyiv, Ukraine (UA)
- Network Role: Firewalled / No Services Detected
- Classification: Residential broadband endpoint
## Threat Indicators
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not applicable (no threats observed)
- Blacklist Status: Clean (0 blacklist entries)
- Known Campaigns: None identified
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Proxy/VPN/CDN: No
- Malicious Reputation: Clean
## Technical Observations
- Open Ports: None detected
- DNS Resolution: 176-8-4-233.broadband.kyivstar.net
- PTR Record: Active and consistent
- Email Authentication: SPF and DMARC records present on domain
- TLS/HTTP Services: No active web or mail services exposed
- Network Stability: No ownership changes detected
## Historical Analysis
Observation history (20 data points) confirms consistent benign behavior:
- No persistently malicious activity detected
- No ownership changes recorded
- Recent scans show no open services
- Geographic data remains stable (Kyiv, Ukraine)
## Network Neighborhood
- Subnet: 176.8.4.233/24
- Abuse Density: 0 (clean subnet)
- Threat Siblings: 0
- Classification: Clean
## Relationships
- Primary association: KYIVSTAR-NET-11 network
- DNS associations: Single hostname (176-8-4-233.broadband.kyivstar.net)
- No organizational or certificate-based relationships beyond network infrastructure
## Recommended Actions
No blocking or mitigation actions recommended. The IP presents no threat indicators and is classified as low-risk residential infrastructure.
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Classification: Defensive Intelligence
Data Source: IPDebrief Intelligence Platform
Timestamp: Current analysis period
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Kyivstar PJSC |
| ASN | AS15895 |
| Network Name | KYIVSTAR-NET-11 |
| CIDR Block | 176.8.0.0/17 |
| RIR | RIPE |
| Country | UA |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 176-8-4-233.broadband.kyivstar.net |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | 176-8-4-233.broadband.kyivstar.net |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 60% (Good) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| 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 | AS15895 |
| Network Prefix | 176.8.0.0/16 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 35% | 2 | 2 |
| routing | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| geolocation | 50% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 26% | 7 | 8 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-20 00:17:06 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-09-01 00:55:01 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-09-01 00:55:59 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 22 |
| Total Observations | 24 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 176.8.4.233
Who owns the IP address 176.8.4.233?
176.8.4.233 is registered to Kyivstar PJSC. The address falls within the 176.8.0.0/17 network block. Registration is held at RIPE.
Where is 176.8.4.233 located?
Geolocation data places 176.8.4.233 in Kyiv, 30, Ukraine. The local time zone is Europe/Kyiv. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 176.8.4.233 malicious or safe?
176.8.4.233 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.
What is the hostname for 176.8.4.233?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 176.8.4.233 is 176-8-4-233.broadband.kyivstar.net. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.