# IP Intelligence Briefing: 178.197.194.60/32
Classification: Mobile Carrier Infrastructure | Risk Level: LOW RISK
Report Date: Current Analysis
Status: No Active Threat Indicators
## Executive Summary
IP address 178.197.194.60 is a mobile carrier endpoint operated by Swisscom AG (ASN 3303) within the MOBILE-NET network block (178.197.128.0/17). Geolocation data places the endpoint in Zurich, Vaud, Switzerland. The IP presents a low-risk profile with a risk score of 0, no blacklist presence, and no active threat indicators. Infrastructure classification indicates a mobile device connection via LTE/5G technology.
## Technical Profile
Ownership & Registration:
- ASN: 3303 (Bluewin Contact Role)
- Organization: MOBILE-NET
- Network Block: 178.197.128.0/17
- RIR: RIPE
- Abuse Contact: Available via RDAP
Geolocation:
- Country: Switzerland (CH)
- Region: Vaud
- City: CH-8045 Zurich
- Coordinates: 46.82°N, 8.23°E
- Timezone: Europe/Zurich
Network Classification:
- Connection Type: Mobile (LTE/5G)
- Carrier: Swisscom (Swisscom AG)
- Mobile Network Code: MCC 228, MNC 01
- Services: No open ports (Firewalled / No Services)
Reputation Metrics:
- Overall Risk Score: 0 (Low Risk)
- Provider Score: 0
- Authority Score: 0
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not applicable
- Blacklist Count: 0
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
## Observation History
The IP has been observed across 12 signal observations, with the most recent activity recorded on 2026-07-25. Historical analysis reveals:
- Ownership Stability: 0 ownership changes detected
- Threat Persistence: 0 threat observation days
- Operator Score: 0.1304 (labeled as "Minimal")
- Control Plane: BGP prefix 178.192.0.0/13; RPKI state present; route changes within 30 days: 0
- DNSSEC Validation: Valid
Signal confidence levels ranged from 0.21 to 0.85 across observations, with consistent geolocation inference to Switzerland. No persistent malicious activity detected.
## Relationship Analysis
Relationship graph analysis identified 3 relationships, all classified as "Same Network" type pointing to the MOBILE-NET network block. No organizational, hostname, certificate, or infrastructure relationships were discovered beyond network-level associations.
## Neighborhood Assessment
The /24 subnet (178.197.194.60/24) was analyzed for adjacent IP risk patterns:
- Neighbor Count: 0
- Abuse Density: 0
- Risk Distribution: 0 high, 0 medium, 0 low
- Active Siblings: 0
- Threat Siblings: 0
The subnet shows no elevated neighbor risk, suggesting isolated mobile endpoint behavior rather than coordinated abuse infrastructure.
## Security Assessment & Recommendations
Threat Level: LOW
Action Required: No immediate action recommended
Rationale:
- IP is classified as a legitimate mobile carrier endpoint (Swisscom)
- No threat indicators, blacklist presence, or malicious activity detected
- Mobile classification indicates typical consumer or business mobile device traffic
- Zero open ports and firewall configuration observed
- No associated threat campaigns or correlated malicious IPs
Recommended Actions:
- Monitoring: Continue standard monitoring; no special attention required
- Firewall Rules: No blocking or rate-limiting rules necessary
- Threat Intel: No correlation with known threat actors or campaigns
- Incident Response: Not applicable unless anomalous traffic patterns observed
Note: Mobile carrier IPs may generate varying traffic patterns based on subscriber activity. Any traffic anomalies should be evaluated against baseline mobile traffic characteristics rather than blocked without context.
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🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Bluewin Contact Role |
| ASN | AS3303 |
| Network Name | MOBILE-NET |
| CIDR Block | 178.197.128.0/17 |
| RIR | RIPE |
| Country | CH |
| 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 | Mobile |
| 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 | AS3303 |
| Network Prefix | 178.192.0.0/13 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| routing | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 25% | 1 | 2 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 20% | 5 | 6 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-10 01:48:34 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-27 07:36:06 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 05:15:56 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 17 |
| Total Observations | 19 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 178.197.194.60
Who owns the IP address 178.197.194.60?
178.197.194.60 is registered to Bluewin Contact Role. The address falls within the 178.197.128.0/17 network block. Registration is held at RIPE.
Where is 178.197.194.60 located?
Geolocation data places 178.197.194.60 in Vaud. The local time zone is Europe/Zurich. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 178.197.194.60 malicious or safe?
178.197.194.60 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.
Is 178.197.194.60 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
178.197.194.60 is classified as a mobile network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.