# IP Intelligence Briefing: 181.42.255.225/32
Date: Current
Classification: Moderate Risk / Telecom Infrastructure
Risk Score: 40/100
## Executive Summary
IP address 181.42.255.225 is registered to Entel PCS Telecomunicaciones S.A. (ASN 27651) and located in Santiago, Chile. The IP demonstrates moderate risk characteristics with two DNSBL listings out of eight checked lists, though no active threat indicators or open services were observed. The address is classified as "clean" with zero abuse density in its /24 subnet.
## Infrastructure Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Organization** | Entel PCS Telecomunicaciones S.A. |
| **Network** | 181.42.0.0/16 (CIDR: 181.42.255.225/32) |
| **ASN** | 27651 |
| **Country** | Chile (CL) |
| **City** | Santiago |
| **RIR** | LACNIC |
| **Registration** | LACNIC registry |
| **Abuse Contact** | ccatalan@entel.cl |
## DNS Resolution
- PTR Record: client-181-42-255-225.imovil.entelpcs.cl
- Forward Resolution: Unconfirmed
- Domain: entelpcs.cl
- Hosted Domain Count: 0
- Email Authentication: SPF and DMARC not configured
## Network Services Assessment
No active services detected on the IP address:
- Open Ports: None
- TLS Certificate: Not observed
- HTTP Title: Not observed
- Service Purpose: Firewalled / No Services
The IP appears to be assigned but not actively serving traffic, or is behind a firewall that blocks external probes.
## Threat Indicators
| Indicator | Status |
|---|---|
| Known Attacker | No |
| Spam Source | No |
| Tor Exit Node | No |
| Blacklist Count | 0 |
| DNSBL Listed | 2 of 8 lists |
| Known Campaigns | None |
| Threat Feeds | Empty |
## Neighborhood Analysis
The /24 subnet (181.42.255.225/24) shows:
- Abuse Density: 0 (Clean)
- Threat Siblings: 0
- Active Siblings: 0
- Total Siblings: 1
- Inherited Risk: 0
No neighboring IPs in the same subnet exhibit threat activity.
## Relationship Graph
- Network Association: 181.42.0.0 - 181.42.255.255
- DNS Association: client-181-42-255-225.imovil.entelpcs.cl
## Observation History
Thirteen observations recorded, most recent on 2026-07-22. Historical signals show consistent registration data with no escalation in threat posture. No persistent malicious activity detected across the observation window.
## Control Plane Intelligence
- Origin ASN: 27651
- BGP Prefix: 181.42.240.0/20
- Route Stability: Not stable (false)
- RPKI State: Not validated
- IRRC Consistency: Not verified
- DNSSEC Valid: Yes
- Operator Score: 0.1304 (Minimal)
## Recommended Security Actions
Based on the IP's risk profile (Score: 40), the following defensive rules are recommended:
Firewall Rules
```bash
# iptables
iptables -A INPUT -s 181.42.255.225 -j DROP
# nftables
nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 181.42.255.225 drop
```
WAF Rules
- Cloudflare WAF: Block 181.42.255.225 (Risk: 40)
- AWS WAF: Block 181.42.255.225/32
pfSense
- Rule: 181.42.255.225/32
## Intelligence Assessment
Primary Finding: The IP address belongs to Entel PCS, a legitimate Chilean telecommunications provider. The moderate risk score (40) is driven primarily by DNSBL listings rather than active malicious behavior.
Risk Context:
- Zero open ports suggest the IP is either unassigned, firewalled, or in reserve
- No active threat indicators despite the 40 risk score
- Clean neighborhood classification with no sibling abuse
- Legitimate telecom organization ownership
Recommendation: Monitor for activity but no immediate blocking required unless observed malicious behavior emerges. The DNSBL listings warrant investigation if outbound connections from this IP are observed, but the absence of open services and active threats suggests low operational risk.
Action Priority: LOW-MONITOR
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🏢 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-181-42-255-225.imovil.entelpcs.cl |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | client-181-42-255-225.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 | |||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS27651 |
| Network Prefix | 181.42.240.0/20 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 35% | 2 | 2 |
| routing | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| geolocation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 22% | 6 | 6 |
| 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 | 2026-08-22 08:57:44 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 11:21:20 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 18 |
| Total Observations | 19 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 181.42.255.225
Who owns the IP address 181.42.255.225?
181.42.255.225 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 181.42.255.225 located?
Geolocation data places 181.42.255.225 in Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan, Chile. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 181.42.255.225 malicious or safe?
181.42.255.225 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 181.42.255.225?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 181.42.255.225 is client-181-42-255-225.imovil.entelpcs.cl. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.
Is 181.42.255.225 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
181.42.255.225 is classified as a residential network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.