178.17.52.142
Intelligence Briefing: 178.17.52.142
The target IP 178.17.52.142 displayed a low-risk reputation profile with a risk score of 25. Registry records assigned the address to ASN 213887 (NOC) within the RIPE RIR. Geolocation consensus placed the infrastructure in Germany (DE).
Network scans revealed active TCP services on port 443 (HTTPS) and port 22 (SSH). The SSH banner disclosed OpenSSH_8.9p1 Ubuntu-3ubuntu0.16. Reverse DNS resolution mapped the IP to instance401859.waicore.network, with forward resolution confirming waicore.top. The HTTPS service utilized a TLS certificate issued by COMODO RSA Domain Validation Secure Server CA for the subject ovh.cloud.
Threat indicators showed no associations with known campaigns, spam sources, or Tor exit nodes. The IP remained off all blacklists with zero abuse confidence indicators. The endpoint functioned as a web server rather than proxy, hosting, or cloud infrastructure.
Assessment: The IP exhibited standard web server behavior with administrative SSH access. No malicious activity was observed.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | NOC |
| ASN | AS213887 |
| Network Name | DE_178_17_52 |
| CIDR Block | 178.17.52.0/24 |
| RIR | RIPE |
| Country | DE |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | instance401859.waicore.network |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | waicore.topinstance401859.waicore.network |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 60% (Good) |
| SPF | 1/3 domains |
| DMARC | 1/3 domains |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
| Domains Checked | 3 domains |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Web Server |
| Network Tier | Unknown — Insufficient routing data to classify |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 443 | https | tcp | — |
| 22 | ssh | tcp | Banner detected |
| Closed Ports | 25, 80, 3389, 8080, 8443 (2 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
CN=ovh.cloud, OU=PositiveSSL, OU=Domain Control Validated was found on this IP. This may indicate a previously hosted website, a decommissioned service, or stale infrastructure.| SANs | ovh.cloudwww.ovh.cloud |
| Valid From | 2016-10-10T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Valid Until | 2019-10-10T23:59:59+00:00 (expired) |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS213887 |
| Network Prefix | 178.17.52.0/24 |
| Route mapping | Found |
| HSTS | Not detected |
| CSP | Not detected |
| HTTP/2 | Enabled |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 30% | 2 | 5 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 21% | 2 | 4 |
| ownership | 23% | 2 | 4 |
| reputation | 23% | 1 | 4 |
| geolocation | 23% | 2 | 4 |
| Overall | 21% | 10 | 22 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-14 09:43:02 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-09-04 23:39:12 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-09-04 23:49:53 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 25 |
| Total Observations | 40 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 178.17.52.142
Who owns the IP address 178.17.52.142?
178.17.52.142 is registered to NOC. The address falls within the 178.17.52.0/24 network block. Registration is held at RIPE.
Where is 178.17.52.142 located?
Geolocation data places 178.17.52.142 in London. The local time zone is Europe/Berlin. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 178.17.52.142 malicious or safe?
178.17.52.142 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 178.17.52.142?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 178.17.52.142 is instance401859.waicore.network. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.
What ports are open on 178.17.52.142?
Responsive ports observed on 178.17.52.142 include 443, 22. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.