# IP INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING
Target: 178.104.16.111/32
Date: 2026-08-06
Classification: LOW RISK โ Cloud Infrastructure
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## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IP address 178.104.16.111 is a cloud computing infrastructure endpoint hosted on Hetzner Online GmbH's CLOUD-NBG1 network in Bavaria, Germany. Current risk assessment indicates LOW RISK (Risk Score: 0) with no active threat indicators, no open services, and no known malicious activity. The IP is associated with legitimate hosting infrastructure and requires routine monitoring rather than immediate defensive action.
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## OWNERSHIP & INFRASTRUCTURE
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **ISP/Provider** | Hetzner Online GmbH (HETZNER-AS) |
| **ASN** | 24940 |
| **CIDR Block** | 178.104.16.0/20 |
| **Network Name** | CLOUD-NBG1 |
| **RIR** | RIPE |
| **Registration** | 2009-11-18 |
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Country** | Germany (DE) |
| **Region** | Bavaria |
| **City** | Nuremberg / Gunzenhausen |
| **Infrastructure Type** | CloudCompute |
| **Cloud Provider** | Hetzner (Yes) |
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## THREAT ASSESSMENT
Overall Risk: LOW (0/10)
Abuse Confidence: Not applicable (no data)
Threat Indicators: NONE DETECTED
Security Classification
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Blacklist Count: 0 (current)
- Malicious Campaigns: None
- Honeypot Hits: 0
- WAF Violations: 0
Network Services
- Open Ports: None detected
- TLS Certificate: None
- HTTP Banner: None
- Service Purpose: Firewalled / No Services
- Status: Passive infrastructure endpoint
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## NETWORK ENVIRONMENT ANALYSIS
Subnet: 178.104.16.0/24
Abuse Density: 0.0
Threat Siblings: 0
Active Siblings: 0
Classification: Legitimate cloud infrastructure
The /24 neighborhood shows zero abuse activity. No related threat indicators detected among neighboring IPs.
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## OBSERVATION HISTORY (15 Records)
Time Range: Recent observations (2026-08-06)
| Signal Type | Observation | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Geolocation | Germany/Nuremberg (maxmind-geolite2-city) | 70% |
| Blacklist Status | Listed in 2/8 lists (max severity: high) | 85% |
| DNS Records | your-server.de domain | 80% |
| DNSSEC | Valid (RRSIG present) | 90% |
| ASN | HETZNER-AS (178.104.0.0/15) | 85% |
Historical Notes:
- Geo consensus: True (consistent reporting)
- Ownership changes: 0 (stable)
- Threat persistence days: 0
- Is persistently malicious: False
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## RELATIONSHIP ANALYSIS
Linked Entities: 1
- Network: CLOUD-NBG1 (Same Network)
No external relationships detected (domains, certificates, organizations, or correlated IPs beyond the same network block).
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## RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Status: No Immediate Action Required
| Action Category | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Firewall | No rules required (low risk) |
| Monitoring | Standard cloud infrastructure monitoring |
| Threat Intel | Routine feed inclusion sufficient |
| Investigation | Not warranted at this time |
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## ANALYST NOTES
1. Infrastructure Type: This IP belongs to Hetzner's enterprise cloud infrastructure. The absence of open ports and services is consistent with cloud hosting environments.
2. Historical Context: Some historical observations indicated blacklist listings, but current profile shows clean status. This may reflect transient or resolved events.
3. Geolocation Stability: Consistent Germany reporting across all geolocation sources (GeoConsensus: True).
4. Risk Trajectory: Stable (Risk Score: 0, no ownership changes, no threat persistence).
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BRIEFING PREPARED BY: IP Intelligence Analysis
VALIDATION STATUS: Verified via IPDebrief intelligence platform
NEXT REVIEW: Routine (no urgent indicators)
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
๐ข Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Hetzner Online GmbH - Contact Role |
| ASN | AS24940 |
| Network Name | CLOUD-NBG1 |
| CIDR Block | 178.104.16.0/20 |
| RIR | RIPE |
| Country | DE |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
๐ DNS Intelligence
| PTR | static.111.16.104.178.clients.your-server.de |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes โ FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | static.111.16.104.178.clients.your-server.de |
๐ DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 100% (Excellent) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Present |
โ๏ธ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Single-Service Host |
| Network Tier | Tier 3 โ Basic operator with some routing infrastructure |
๐ Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | ssh | tcp | |
| Closed Ports | 25, 80, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (1 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | โ |
| HTTP Title | โ |
| SSH Version | SSH-2.0-OpenSSH_9.6p1 Ubuntu-3ubuntu13.18 |
๐ TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | โ |
| Valid Until | โ |
๐ฏ Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 35% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 17% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 24% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 28% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 29% | 10 | 16 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
๐ Observation Timeline ๐ Live
| First Seen | 2026-08-05 18:28:00 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-13 08:00:08 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-13 08:12:44 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 21 |
| Total Observations | 22 |
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