IP Intelligence Briefing: 178.79.154.219
*Generated via IPDebrief Analysis*
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**1. Core Profile**
- Risk Score: 59 (Moderate Risk)
- Ownership: Linode Abuse Support (ASN 63949)
- Geolocation: London, England, UK
- Network Role: Tor Exit Node (classified as "Web Server" with HTTPS service on port 443)
- Threat Indicators:
- Tor exit node activity detected
- Listed in 1 DNSBL (DNS-Based Blackhole List)
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**2. Observation History**
- Recent Activity:
- Single observation of Tor exit indicators (June 9, 2026).
- No persistent malicious activity or campaign correlations.
- Stability:
- BGP route stability confirmed (no recent route changes).
- DNSSEC validation successful.
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**3. Network Relationships**
- Linked Entities:
- DNS hostname: `178-79-154-219.ip.linodeusercontent.com`
- Subnet: `178.79.154.0/24` (Linode network)
- Associations:
- No direct links to known malicious organizations or domains.
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**4. Neighborhood Analysis**
- Subnet: `178.79.154.0/24`
- Abuse Density: 0% (no malicious IPs in the subnet)
- Neighbors: No active sibling IPs reported.
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**5. Threat Context**
- Tor Exit Node:
- Exit nodes can be used for anonymizing malicious traffic.
- Monitor for unusual traffic patterns (e.g., exfiltration, C2 communication).
- DNSBL Listing:
- Potential association with spam or malicious activity.
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**6. Recommended Actions**
- Monitoring:
- Track TLS certificates and HTTP banners for anomalies.
- Monitor traffic for signs of data exfiltration or command-and-control.
- Mitigation:
- Consider blocking Tor exit nodes if this IP is associated with suspicious behavior.
- Validate DNS records and ensure DNSSEC is enforced.
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Conclusion: This IP is a Tor exit node operated by Linode, with no direct malicious indicators. While the subnet shows low abuse density, its Tor association warrants closer monitoring for potential misuse.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
๐ข Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Linode Abuse Support |
| ASN | AS63949 |
| Network Name | โ |
| CIDR Block | 178.79.128.0/18 |
| RIR | RIPE |
| Country | โ |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
๐ DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 178-79-154-219.ip.linodeusercontent.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes โ FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | 178-79-154-219.ip.linodeusercontent.com |
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 | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Web Server |
| Network Tier | Unknown โ Insufficient routing data to classify |
๐ Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 443 | https | tcp | โ |
| Closed Ports | 22, 25, 80, 3389, 8080, 8443 (1 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | โ |
| HTTP Title | โ |
๐ TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | 2026-05-20T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Valid Until | 2027-03-10T23:59:59+00:00 |
| TLS Protocol | Tls13 |
| Cipher Suite | TLS_AES_256_GCM_SHA384 |
| Signature Algorithm | sha256RSA |
| Validity Period | 294 days |
| Serial Number | 2B830A2347E48A44 |
| Thumbprint | 9048C0E1115A7D80F3C7CB57F7D81A0F1B27FCD1 |
๐ฏ Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 26% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| services | 34% | 2 | 3 |
| ownership | 30% | 3 | 7 |
| reputation | 28% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 27% | 12 | 23 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
๐ Observation Timeline ๐ Live
| First Seen | 2026-05-22 13:35:44 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-06-28 19:28:10 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-06-29 07:33:24 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 30 |
| Total Observations | 57 |
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