# IP Intelligence Briefing: 179.5.179.89
Classification: Low Risk | Risk Score: 0 | Date: 2026-07-24
## Executive Summary
IP address 179.5.179.89 presents a low risk profile with no active threat indicators. The address is firewalled with no open services detected, resulting in a neutral risk posture. Limited intelligence is available due to minimal observable network activity.
## Technical Profile
Network Classification:
- Origin ASN: 14754
- BGP Prefix: 179.5.128.0/18
- Route Stability: Unstable (flagged as not stable)
- DNSSEC: Valid
- Control Plane: No anomalies detected
Geolocation:
- Primary: United States (US)
- Historical Signal: San Salvador, El Salvador (SV) - observed 2026-07-24
- Geographic Consensus: Partial (signal discrepancies noted)
Threat Indicators:
- Risk Score: 0 (Low Risk)
- Known Attacker: No
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Spam Source: No
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not calculated
- Blacklist Count: 0 (despite control plane indicating 8 DNSBL listings)
Network Services:
- Open Ports: None detected
- Service Purpose: Firewalled / No Services
- HTTP/TLS: No active web services
- DNS: No reverse PTR records; no forward resolution
## Observation History
Nine signal observations recorded between 2026-07-24. Key observations include:
- DNSSEC validation confirmed (0.90 confidence)
- Geographic signals show San Salvador coordinates (0.70 confidence)
- Minimal DNSSEC operator scores (0.30 confidence)
- No threat indicators detected in historical signals
Temporal Analysis:
- Ownership Changes: 0
- Threat Persistence Days: 0
- Threat Observation Count: 0
- Persistently Malicious: No
## Relationship Network
No relationships detected in the relationship graph. No associated hostnames, organizations, certificates, or linked IPs identified.
## /24 Neighborhood Analysis
Subnet: 179.5.179.89/24
- Neighbor Count: 0
- Abuse Density: 0%
- High Risk Neighbors: 0
- Medium Risk Neighbors: 0
- Low Risk Neighbors: 0
The immediate /24 subnet shows no neighboring IP activity.
## Recommended Security Actions
Action Status: No recommendations generated due to low risk profile.
Firewall Rules: Not applicable.
Suggested Actions:
- No immediate blocking required
- Monitor for service activation or risk score changes
- Consider geographic validation for US vs. El Salvador signal discrepancy
## Intelligence Assessment
This IP address exhibits characteristics consistent with a passive or dormant endpoint. The absence of open ports, lack of threat indicators, and zero risk score suggest this address is not currently engaged in malicious activity. The geographic signal discrepancy warrants awareness but does not indicate active compromise.
Threat Level: LOW
Recommended Action: Monitor | No immediate mitigation required
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | CTE S.A. de C.V. |
| ASN | AS14754 |
| Network Name | 179.5.0.0 - 179.5.255.255 |
| CIDR Block | 179.5.0.0/16 |
| RIR | LACNIC |
| Country | SV |
| 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 | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Unknown — Insufficient routing data to classify |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| No open ports detected | |||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS14754 |
| Network Prefix | 179.5.128.0/18 |
| 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 | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| Overall | 12% | 3 | 3 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-07 06:27:20 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-27 01:13:53 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 05:41:37 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 17 |
| Total Observations | 18 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 179.5.179.89
Who owns the IP address 179.5.179.89?
179.5.179.89 is registered to CTE S.A. de C.V.. The address falls within the 179.5.0.0/16 network block. Registration is held at LACNIC.
Where is 179.5.179.89 located?
Geolocation data places 179.5.179.89 in San Salvador, San Salvador Department, United States. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 179.5.179.89 malicious or safe?
179.5.179.89 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.