178.18.240.58
# IP Intelligence Briefing: 178.18.240.58/32
Classification: LOW RISK – Cloud Hosting Infrastructure
Date: 2026-06-28
Analyst: IPDebrief Intelligence System
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## Executive Summary
IP address 178.18.240.58 is a low-risk cloud computing host operated by Contabo (AS51167) in Germany. The IP shows minimal threat indicators, no open services, and is classified as a standard virtual machine instance. No immediate blocking action is recommended.
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## Risk Assessment
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Risk Score | 25 (Low) |
| Provider Score | 0 |
| Authority Score | 0 |
| Stability Score | 0 |
| DNSBL Listings | 1 of 8 lists |
| Abuse Confidence | None |
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## Ownership & Infrastructure
- Organization: Johannes Selg
- ASN: 51167 (Contabo)
- Location: Germany (DE), Lauterbourg region (51.17°N, 10.45°E)
- Infrastructure: CloudCompute / Virtual Machine
- CIDR Block: 178.18.240.0/20
- Hostname: vmi2816183.contaboserver.net
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## Threat Indicators
- Threat Status: None detected
- Known Attacker: No
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Proxy Service: No
- Spam Source: No
- Campaign Correlation: 0 matches
- Threat Persistence: 0 days (not persistently malicious)
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## Network Behavior
- Open Ports: None detected (services firewalled)
- DNS Resolution: Forward confirmed to vmi2816183.contaboserver.net
- Reverse DNS: vmi2816183.contaboserver.net
- Email Authentication: SPF/DMARC not configured (typical for VM instances)
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## Neighborhood Analysis
| Subnet | 178.18.240.0/24 |
|---|---|
| Sibling IPs | 2 total, 1 active |
| Active Neighbor | 178.18.240.95 (Risk: 25) |
| Abuse Density | 1 |
| Classification | Mostly Clean |
| Inherited Risk | 5 |
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## Observation History
- Total Observations: 21 signals
- Last Observation: 2026-06-28T09:43:47 UTC
- Risk Trend: Stable (no significant changes)
- Network Role Consistency: Maintained as cloud hosting throughout observation period
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## Recommended Actions
Current Risk Level: LOW (Score: 25)
| Action | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Firewall Rules | No blocking required |
| Monitoring | Standard logging sufficient |
| Reputation Checks | Continue routine monitoring |
| Incident Response | No action needed |
Note: IP is part of legitimate cloud hosting infrastructure. No evidence of malicious activity. Monitor for any changes in service behavior or new threat indicators.
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## Conclusion
178.18.240.58 represents standard cloud hosting infrastructure with no actionable threat intelligence. The IP is properly registered, geolocated to Germany, and operates within Contabo's network. No immediate defensive action is warranted. Continue standard SOC monitoring practices.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Johannes Selg |
| ASN | AS51167 |
| Network Name | — |
| CIDR Block | — |
| RIR | RIPE |
| Country | — |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | vmi2816183.contaboserver.net |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | vmi2816183.contaboserver.net |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 40% (Fair) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Hosting — Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| No open ports detected | |||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 26% | 2 | 3 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 20% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 28% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 25% | 2 | 2 |
| Overall | 20% | 9 | 13 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-05-19 21:39:29 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-06-28 09:44:04 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-06-29 03:48:09 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 19 |
| Total Observations | 22 |
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