# INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 181.42.212.179/32
Classification: LOW RISK / RESIDENTIAL ENDPOINT
Report Date: 2026-07-22
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## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IP address 181.42.212.179 presents a low-risk profile with a risk score of 15. The address is classified as a residential endpoint owned by Entel PCS Telecomunicaciones S.A. (ASN 27651) in Santiago, Chile. No active threat indicators, blacklisting, or malicious campaign associations were identified during analysis.
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## OWNERSHIP AND INFRASTRUCTURE
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Organization** | Entel PCS Telecomunicaciones S.A. |
| **ASN** | 27651 |
| **CIDR Block** | 181.42.0.0/16 |
| **RIR** | LACNIC |
| **Network Role** | Residential Endpoint |
| **Infrastructure Type** | Residential |
The IP resolved to PTR hostname `client-181-42-212-179.imovil.entelpcs.cl` under the domain `entelpcs.cl`. Forward DNS resolution was not confirmed.
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## GEOLOCATION
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Country** | Chile (CL) |
| **Region** | Santiago Metropolitan |
| **City** | Santiago |
| **Coordinates** | -35.68, -71.54 |
| **Timezone** | America/Santiago |
| **Geo Consensus** | Valid |
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## THREAT ASSESSMENT
Risk Profile
- Overall Risk Score: 15 (Low Risk)
- Provider Score: 0
- Authority Score: 0
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not applicable
Threat Indicators
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Proxy Service: No
- VPN Service: No
- Hosting Provider: No
- Blacklist Count: 0
- Known Campaigns: None
Control Plane
- DNSSEC: Valid
- BGP Prefix: 181.42.212.0/22
- Route Stability: Stable (0 changes in 30 days)
- Operator Score: 0.1304 (Minimal)
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## NETWORK NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS
Subnet: 181.42.212.179/24
- Abuse Density: 0.00 (Clean)
- Total Siblings: 1
- Active Siblings: 0
- Threat Siblings: 0
- Classification: Clean
The /24 subnet shows no neighbor IPs with risk activity, indicating the IP is not part of a coordinated threat infrastructure.
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## OBSERVATION HISTORY
Total Observations: 15 signals recorded
Recent Signal Summary (2026-07-22):
- Residential Classification: Confirmed (Confidence: 0.40)
- Geolocation: Chile (Confidence: 0.52)
- Network Ownership: Entel PCS Telecomunicaciones S.A. (Confidence: 0.90)
- Operator Risk: Minimal (Score: 0.1304, Confidence: 0.60)
No temporal escalation in threat indicators was observed across the signal history.
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## SERVICES AND PORTS
| Service | Status |
|---|---|
| **Open Ports** | None detected |
| **TLS Certificate** | Not present |
| **HTTP Title** | Not present |
| **Server Banner** | Not present |
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## RELATIONSHIP GRAPH
- Same Network: 181.42.0.0/16 (multiple references)
- DNS Associations: client-181-42-212-179.imovil.entelpcs.cl (DNS A and PTR records)
No organizational, certificate, or hostname relationships indicate threat actor associations.
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## RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Current Risk Level: LOW
No specific blocking or mitigation actions recommended. Standard network monitoring protocols are appropriate for this IP address.
Action Items:
- Monitor for changes in DNS resolution or port open states
- Continue baseline traffic observation
- No immediate firewall rules required
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## INTELLIGENCE CONCLUSION
IP 181.42.212.179 is a legitimate residential endpoint belonging to Chilean ISP Entel PCS. The address shows no indicators of compromise, malicious activity, or association with known threat actors. The IP should be treated as benign infrastructure with no special handling required beyond standard network monitoring practices.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Entel PCS Telecomunicaciones S.A. |
| ASN | AS27651 |
| Network Name | 181.42.0.0 - 181.42.255.255 |
| CIDR Block | 181.42.0.0/16 |
| RIR | LACNIC |
| Country | CL |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | client-181-42-212-179.imovil.entelpcs.cl |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | client-181-42-212-179.imovil.entelpcs.cl |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 20% (Poor) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Residential |
| Service Purpose | Residential Endpoint |
| Network Tier | End-User — Residential ISP endpoint |
🔌 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 | AS27651 |
| Network Prefix | 181.42.212.0/22 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 32% | 2 | 3 |
| routing | 20% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 20% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 14% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| Overall | 19% | 10 | 13 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-02 04:21:18 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-25 19:24:15 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 09:02:55 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 22 |
| Total Observations | 26 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 181.42.212.179
Who owns the IP address 181.42.212.179?
181.42.212.179 is registered to Entel PCS Telecomunicaciones S.A.. The address falls within the 181.42.0.0/16 network block. Registration is held at LACNIC.
Where is 181.42.212.179 located?
Geolocation data places 181.42.212.179 in Santiago Metropolitan. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 181.42.212.179 malicious or safe?
181.42.212.179 currently carries a moderate risk assessment, meaning some indicators warrant caution, but the evidence is mixed. This assessment is generated from continuously collected signals and can change over time.
What is the hostname for 181.42.212.179?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 181.42.212.179 is client-181-42-212-179.imovil.entelpcs.cl. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.
Is 181.42.212.179 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
181.42.212.179 is classified as a residential network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.