# INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 178.128.51.160/32
Classification: LOW RISK | Provider: DigitalOcean | Analysis Date: 2026-07-31
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## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IP address 178.128.51.160 is classified as LOW RISK (risk score: 25/100) and operates as DigitalOcean cloud compute infrastructure. The IP demonstrates stable cloud provider characteristics with no active malicious indicators. No immediate threat action is recommended based on current intelligence.
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## NETWORK PROFILE
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **IP Address** | 178.128.51.160/32 |
| **Risk Score** | 25 (Low Risk) |
| **Provider** | DigitalOcean |
| **Infrastructure Type** | CloudCompute |
| **Geolocation** | Singapore (SG) |
| **ASN** | 14061 |
| **BGP Prefix** | 178.128.48.0/20 |
| **Network Role** | Firewalled / No Services |
| **DNSBL Status** | 1/8 lists (minor listing) |
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## THREAT ASSESSMENT
Indicators of Compromise
- Active Threats: None detected
- Known Campaigns: None
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Open Ports/Services: None detected
Behavioral Analysis
- Honeypot Hits: 0
- Enumeration Strikes: 0
- WAF Violations: 0
- Total Incidents: 0
- Status: Not currently active attacker
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## TEMPORAL ANALYSIS
Observation History (8 observations)
The IP has demonstrated consistent cloud infrastructure classification across all observations. Recent signal data indicates:
- Infrastructure Classification: Cloud hosting (DigitalOcean) confirmed
- Geolocation Signals: Primary consensus shows Singapore; one conflicting signal suggested US location with 35% confidence
- DNSBL Activity: Minor listing detected (1 out of 8 blacklists)
- Risk Trend: Stable with no significant escalation
Route Stability
- Route Changes (30d): 0
- IS Route Stable: No
- Operator Score: 0.1304 (Minimal)
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## SUBNET ANALYSIS
Neighborhood Profile: 178.128.51.0/24
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| **Neighbor Count** | 2 |
| **Abuse Density** | 0 |
| **Total Siblings** | 2 |
| **Active Siblings** | 2 |
| **Threat Siblings** | 1 |
Neighbor Risk Distribution
- 178.128.51.27: Risk Score 25 (Low)
- 178.128.51.84: Risk Score 65 (Medium)
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## ENTITY RELATIONSHIPS
No external relationships detected. The IP exists in isolation from:
- Related hostnames
- Associated organizations
- Linked certificates
- Connected subnets
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## SECURITY ACTIONS
Recommended Actions
No immediate security actions recommended. The IP presents minimal threat. Standard operational procedures apply.
Firewall Classification
No specific firewall rules generated due to low risk profile and lack of active threat indicators.
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## INTELLIGENCE CONCLUSIONS
1. Primary Finding: 178.128.51.160 is DigitalOcean cloud infrastructure with no active malicious behavior
2. Risk Level: LOW (25/100) β acceptable for normal traffic monitoring
3. Key Observation: Single DNSBL listing detected but does not correlate with active threat activity
4. Neighborhood Context: Subnet shows minimal abuse density; one neighbor IP (178.128.51.84) presents elevated risk requiring monitoring
5. Recommendation: No blocking recommended. Continue standard network monitoring and threat correlation
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PREPARED BY: IPDebrief Intelligence Analysis
STATUS: Clear for normal operation
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
π’ Ownership & Registration
| Organization | digitalocean |
| ASN | AS14061 |
| Network Name | DIGITALOCEAN |
| CIDR Block | 178.128.48.0/20 |
| RIR | RIPE |
| Country | SG |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
π DNS Intelligence
| PTR Record | No PTR |
| Forward Confirmed | No β PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
π DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 20% (Poor) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
βοΈ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Multi-Service Host |
| Network Tier | Hosting β Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
π Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | http | tcp | β |
| 22 | ssh | tcp | |
| Closed Ports | 25, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (2 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | nginx/1.24.0 (Ubuntu) |
| HTTP Title | β |
| SSH Version | SSH-2.0-OpenSSH_9.6p1 Ubuntu-3ubuntu13.16 |
π TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | β |
| Valid Until | β |
π― Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 33% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 19% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 15% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 27% | 2 | 2 |
| Overall | 22% | 10 | 14 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
π Observation Timeline π Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-30 23:20:09 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-13 01:10:37 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-13 01:21:25 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 21 |
| Total Observations | 22 |
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