# IP Intelligence Briefing: 177.232.88.3
## Executive Summary
The IP address 177.232.88.3 was classified as moderate risk (Score: 55) with residential endpoint classification. The address belongs to Mexico Red de Telecomunicaciones, S. de R.L. de C.V. (ASN: 28537) and is geolocated to San Luis Potosí, Mexico. No active threat indicators or blacklist entries were observed.
## Network Classification & Ownership
- Organization: Mexico Red de Telecomunicaciones, S. de R.L. de C.V.
- ASN: 28537 (LACNIC)
- CIDR Block: 177.232.0.0/15
- Network Role: Residential endpoint
- Infrastructure Type: Residential
## Geolocation Data
- Country: Mexico (MX)
- Region: SLP (San Luis Potosí)
- City: San Luis Potosí City
- Timezone: America/Mexico_City
- GeoValidation: Consensus established; geoPlausible flag not set
## Threat Assessment
- Risk Score: 55 (Moderate Risk)
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not available
- Blacklist Count: 0
- Tor Exit Node: False
- Known Attacker: False
- Spam Source: False
- Known Campaigns: None detected
- Threat Feeds: No indicators present
## DNS & Control Plane Analysis
- PTR Record: host-177-232-88-3.static.metrored.net.mx
- Forward Resolution: Single hostname with unconfirmed forward resolution
- Email Authentication: SPF record present; DMARC not configured
- DNSBL Listed: 3 of 8 total lists
- Operator Score: 0.1304 (Minimal)
- Route Stability: Not stable
- RPKI State: Not available
## Observation History (19 Signals)
Recent signal observations (as of 2026-07-22) indicated:
- Subnet classification: Clean
- Abuse density: 0.0
- Inherited risk: 0
- Threat persistence: None observed
- Persistent malicious activity: Not detected
- Country attribution: Mexico
- Residential classification confirmed
- Operator score maintained at 0.1304 (Minimal)
## Relationship Graph
- Network Relationships: Multiple associations to 177.232.0.0 - 177.233.255.255
- DNS Associations: host-177-232-88-3.static.metrored.net.mx (multiple entries)
- No external entity correlations detected
## Subnet Neighborhood Analysis
- Subnet: 177.232.88.3/24
- Abuse Density: 0
- Classification: Clean
- Total Siblings: 1
- Active Siblings: 0
- Threat Siblings: 0
- Risk Distribution: High: 0, Medium: 0, Low: 0
- Neighbor Count: 0
## Recommended Actions
No specific firewall rules or mitigation actions were recommended based on the current risk profile. The IP address presents low-to-moderate risk primarily due to residential classification and minimal operator score.
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*Intelligence generated via IPDebrief platform. Data reflects observed signals and historical analysis as of 2026-07-22.*
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🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Mexico Red de Telecomunicaciones, S. de R.L. de C.V. |
| ASN | AS28537 |
| Network Name | 177.232.0.0 - 177.233.255.255 |
| CIDR Block | 177.232.0.0/15 |
| RIR | LACNIC |
| Country | MX |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | host-177-232-88-3.static.metrored.net.mx |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | host-177-232-88-3.static.metrored.net.mx |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 40% (Fair) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Residential |
| Service Purpose | Residential Endpoint |
| Network Tier | End-User — Residential ISP endpoint |
🔌 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 | AS28537 |
| Network Prefix | 177.232.88.0/23 |
| 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 | 25% | 1 | 2 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 20% | 5 | 6 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-02 16:27:52 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-22 15:57:22 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 10:26:53 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 20 |
| Total Observations | 22 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 177.232.88.3
Who owns the IP address 177.232.88.3?
177.232.88.3 is registered to Mexico Red de Telecomunicaciones, S. de R.L. de C.V.. The address falls within the 177.232.0.0/15 network block. Registration is held at LACNIC.
Where is 177.232.88.3 located?
Geolocation data places 177.232.88.3 in San Luis Potosí City, San Luis Potosí, Mexico. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 177.232.88.3 malicious or safe?
177.232.88.3 currently carries a moderate risk assessment, meaning some indicators warrant caution, but the evidence is mixed. This assessment is generated from continuously collected signals and can change over time.
What is the hostname for 177.232.88.3?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 177.232.88.3 is host-177-232-88-3.static.metrored.net.mx. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.
Is 177.232.88.3 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
177.232.88.3 is classified as a residential network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.