178.135.23.9
# IP Intelligence Briefing: 178.135.23.9/32
## Executive Summary
IP address 178.135.23.9 presents a low-risk profile with a risk score of 0. The address is registered to organization "Toufic Chebaro" under the network OGERONET (CIDR: 178.135.16.0/21, RIR: RIPE). No active threat indicators, blacklist listings, or malicious campaign associations were identified. Current observations indicate the IP is firewalled with no open services.
## Risk Assessment
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Overall Risk Score | 0 (Low Risk) |
| Provider Score | 0 |
| Authority Score | 0 |
| Blacklist Count | 0 |
| Abuse Confidence Score | N/A |
## Ownership and Registration
- Organization: Toufic Chebaro
- Network Name: OGERONET
- CIDR Block: 178.135.16.0/21
- RIR: RIPE
- Abuse Contact: Available via RDAP
## Network Activity Analysis
- Open Ports: None detected
- TLS Certificate: None
- HTTP Title: None
- Service Classification: Firewalled / No Services
- DNS Records: No PTR hostnames, no forward resolution
- Email Authentication: No SPF, DMARC, or TXT records
## Geolocation Data
- Primary Location: New York, US (US-NY)
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Geoconsensus: True
- Note: Some historical signals indicate Lebanon (lb) registration, suggesting potential geolocation inconsistency or multi-point routing
## Threat Indicators
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Campaign Associations: None
- Known Campaigns: None
## Observation History
Six observations recorded since initial scanning:
- Most Recent: 2026-07-22
- Signal Types: Ownership verification, geolocation, routing, reputation
- Trend: Stable risk profile with no escalation
- Confidence Levels: 0.04 to 0.95 across observations
- Geolocation Signal: One signal identified New York via Comcast network hop (96.110.42.5)
## Neighborhood Analysis (178.135.23.0/24)
- Total Siblings: 1 identified neighbor
- Abuse Density: 0
- Neighbor IP: 178.135.23.116
- Risk Score: 40 (Medium)
- Authority Score: 50
- Risk Distribution: 0 high, 1 medium, 0 low
## Relationships
- Same Network: OGERONET
- No additional entity relationships (hostnames, certificates, organizations)
## Recommended Security Actions
No specific firewall or blocking rules recommended at this time. The IP presents minimal threat characteristics and no active malicious behavior. Standard network monitoring is sufficient.
## Intelligence Conclusion
IP 178.135.23.9 is a low-risk, residential/infrastructure address with no active service exposure. The absence of open ports, combined with a risk score of 0 and no blacklist presence, suggests this IP is either legitimately registered or represents minimal threat to defensive operations. The single medium-risk neighbor (178.135.23.116) may warrant periodic monitoring but does not elevate the risk of 178.135.23.9.
Recommended Action: Monitor; no immediate blocking required.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Toufic Chebaro |
| ASN | AS42003 |
| Network Name | OGERONET |
| CIDR Block | 178.135.16.0/21 |
| RIR | RIPE |
| Country | lb |
| 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 | 20% (Poor) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| 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 | AS42003 |
| Network Prefix | 178.135.16.0/21 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| routing | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| services | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| ownership | 25% | 1 | 2 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| Overall | 4% | 1 | 2 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-02 16:27:53 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-24 21:43:03 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 09:24:09 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 17 |
| Total Observations | 19 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 178.135.23.9
Who owns the IP address 178.135.23.9?
178.135.23.9 is registered to Toufic Chebaro. The address falls within the 178.135.16.0/21 network block. Registration is held at RIPE.
Where is 178.135.23.9 located?
Geolocation data places 178.135.23.9 in New York, US-NY, United States. The local time zone is America/New_York. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 178.135.23.9 malicious or safe?
178.135.23.9 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.