# IP INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 178.238.224.113/32
## Executive Summary
Target IP 178.238.224.113 is classified as Low Risk with a risk score of 25. The address is associated with Contabo cloud infrastructure (ASN 51167, Organization: Johannes Selg) located in Lauterbourg, Grand Est, Germany. No active threat indicators, campaigns, or malicious activity have been observed across multiple data sources.
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## Risk Profile
- Risk Score: 25/100 (Low)
- Provider Score: 0
- Authority Score: 0
- Abuse Confidence Score: None
- Blacklist Status: 0 blacklist entries
- Classification: Single-Service Host / Cloud Infrastructure
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## Technical Profile
- ASN: 51167 (Contabo)
- Geolocation: Germany (DE), Grand Est, Lauterbourg
- Coordinates: 51.17°N, 10.45°E
- DNS: vmi3258657.contaboserver.net (forward confirmed)
- Open Services: TCP/22 (SSH - OpenSSH_10.2p1 Ubuntu-2ubuntu3.2)
- Infrastructure Type: CloudCompute
- Network Role: VPS/Cloud Instance
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## Threat Indicators
- Known Attacker: No
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Spam Source: No
- Active Campaigns: None
- Threat Feeds: None matched
- TLS Certificate: None detected
- HTTP Title: None detected
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## Control Plane & Routing
- BGP Prefix: 178.238.224.0/23
- Route Stability: Unstable
- RPKI State: Not verified
- DNSSEC: Valid
- DNSBL Listings: 1/8 lists
- Operator Score: 0.2609 (Basic)
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## Neighborhood Analysis (/24: 178.238.224.0/24)
- Subnet Classification: Clean
- Abuse Density: 0
- Total Siblings: 4
- Active Siblings: 3
- Threat Siblings: 0
- Neighbor Risk Scores: All low-risk (25-30)
| IP Address | Risk Score | Authority Score |
|---|---|---|
| 178.238.224.28 | 25 | 60 |
| 178.238.224.42 | 30 | 60 |
| 178.238.224.188 | 25 | 60 |
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## Historical Observations
- Total Observations: 19
- Latest Observation: 2026-06-14T13:18:35Z
- Threat Persistence: 0 days
- Ownership Changes: 0
- Signal Timeline:
- 2026-06-05: Subnet classified as clean, no abuse density
- 2026-05-31: Geographic validation confirmed (plausible RTT: 107-116ms)
- 2026-06-14: Cloud infrastructure classification confirmed
No escalation of threat indicators detected over observation period.
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## Recommended Security Actions
No immediate actions required. The IP presents minimal threat posture. If additional context or threat intelligence suggests otherwise, consider:
- Standard firewall rules for SSH port 22 (already in place)
- Monitor for any changes in DNS resolution or service banners
- No firewall rules or WAF recommendations generated based on current risk profile
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## Related Entities
- Hostname: vmi3258657.contaboserver.net
- Network: CONTABO
- Certificate Associations: None
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BRIEFING COMPLETE โ Target IP 178.238.224.113/32 shows no indicators of malicious activity and is consistent with legitimate cloud hosting infrastructure. SOC analysts may treat as low-priority or whitelist based on operational requirements.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
๐ข Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Johannes Selg |
| ASN | AS51167 |
| Network Name | โ |
| CIDR Block | โ |
| RIR | RIPE |
| Country | โ |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
๐ DNS Intelligence
| PTR | vmi3258657.contaboserver.net |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes โ FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | vmi3258657.contaboserver.net |
๐ DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 40% (Fair) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
โ๏ธ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Single-Service Host |
| Network Tier | Hosting โ Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
๐ Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | ssh | tcp | |
| Closed Ports | 25, 80, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (1 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | โ |
| HTTP Title | โ |
| SSH Version | SSH-2.0-OpenSSH_10.2p1 Ubuntu-2ubuntu3.2 |
๐ TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | โ |
| Valid Until | โ |
๐ฏ Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 28% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 24% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 26% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 33% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 23% | 10 | 16 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
๐ Observation Timeline ๐ Live
| First Seen | 2026-05-09 11:33:42 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-06-27 15:25:04 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-06-28 09:30:13 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 21 |
| Total Observations | 26 |
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