# IP INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 185.15.169.38/32
Classification: Low Risk | Reputation Score: 30 (0-100) | Report Date: Current
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## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IP 185.15.169.38 presents as a low-risk web hosting endpoint operated by DONATO CONTE within the METIS-V4-USER subnet (185.15.169.0/24). The IP hosts a lighttpd web server with standard HTTP/HTTPS and SSH services. No active threat indicators detected. Recommended monitoring level: Standard.
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## OWNERSHIP & GEOLOCATION
- Organization: DONATO CONTE
- ASN: 57558
- Network: METIS-V4-USER (185.15.169.0/24)
- RIR: RIPE
- Registered Location: Tito, Basilicata, Italy
- Geolocation Confidence: Moderate (2 signal sources, 750km accuracy radius)
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## NETWORK SERVICES & INFRASTRUCTURE
- Active Ports: 80/tcp (HTTP), 443/tcp (HTTPS), 22/tcp (SSH)
- Web Server: lighttpd/1.4.54
- Reverse DNS: host038-169-015-185.retemetis.net
- SSL Certificate: Issued by Ubiquiti Networks Inc., CN=UBNT-60:22:32:D8:35:F5 (self-signed enterprise cert)
- Email Authentication: None configured (no SPF/DMARC records)
Analysis: The Ubiquiti certificate suggests this endpoint may be a Ubiquiti networking device rather than traditional web hosting. SSH access enabled.
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## THREAT INTELLIGENCE
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not calculated
- Blacklist Status: 0/8 DNSBL lists
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Campaign Attribution: None identified
- Threat Persistence: 0 days observed
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## SUBNET CONTEXT (185.15.169.0/24)
- Total Siblings: 47 IPs
- Abuse Density: 0.128 (moderate)
- Risk Distribution: 6 High (80), 35 Medium (30-55), 6 Low (<30)
- Neighborhood Risk: Elevated relative to target IP (6 high-risk neighbors including 185.15.169.17, 185.15.169.32, 185.15.169.81, 185.15.169.122, 185.15.169.146, 185.15.169.223)
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## OBSERVATION HISTORY
- Total Observations: 21 signals
- Recent Activity: 2026-07-27 (HTTP, geolocation, DNS signals)
- Ownership Stability: No ownership changes recorded
- Persistence: No persistent malicious behavior detected
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## CONTROL PLANE
- BGP Prefix: 185.15.168.0/22
- Route Stability: Active (0 route changes in 30 days)
- DNSSEC: Valid
- IRR Consistency: Not evaluated
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## SOC RECOMMENDATIONS
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS
- Monitoring: Standard baseline monitoring recommended
- Firewall Rules: No blocking required based on current risk profile
- Alerting: Monitor for behavioral changes in service patterns (HTTP/SSH)
INVESTIGATION TRIGGERS
Investigate this IP if:
- Port 22 (SSH) shows abnormal login attempts
- Traffic volume exceeds baseline thresholds
- Certificate verification fails (Ubiquiti cert mismatch expected)
- Neighboring high-risk IPs (185.15.169.17, 185.15.169.32, 185.15.169.81) exhibit correlated activity
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Analyst Notes: The Ubiquiti certificate and single-host naming convention suggest this is likely a network device endpoint rather than traditional web hosting. SSH access is enabled, which is acceptable for management interfaces but warrants monitoring for unauthorized access attempts. Subnet abuse density is moderate; consider correlating with high-risk neighbors for potential coordinated activity.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | DONATO CONTE |
| ASN | AS57558 |
| Network Name | METIS-V4-USER |
| CIDR Block | 185.15.169.0/24 |
| RIR | RIPE |
| Country | IT |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | host038-169-015-185.retemetis.net |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | host038-169-015-185.retemetis.net |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 40% (Fair) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Web Server |
| Network Tier | Tier 3 — Basic operator with some routing infrastructure |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | http | tcp | — |
| 443 | https | tcp | — |
| 22 | ssh | tcp | Banner detected |
| Closed Ports | 25, 3389, 8080, 8443 (3 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | Web server detected |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | UBNT-60:22:32:D8:35:F5 |
| Valid From | 2019-01-01T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Valid Until | 2038-01-01T00:00:00+00:00 |
| TLS Protocol | Tls13 |
| Cipher Suite | TLS_AES_256_GCM_SHA384 |
| Signature Algorithm | sha256RSA |
| Validity Period | 6940 days |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS57558 |
| Network Prefix | 185.15.168.0/22 |
| Route mapping | Found |
| HSTS | Not detected |
| CSP | Not detected |
| HTTP/2 | Not detected |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 23% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 31% | 2 | 5 |
| ownership | 23% | 2 | 4 |
| reputation | 20% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 25% | 2 | 4 |
| Overall | 22% | 10 | 21 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-14 21:58:28 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-09-03 02:23:56 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-09-03 15:16:46 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 25 |
| Total Observations | 37 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 185.15.169.38
Who owns the IP address 185.15.169.38?
185.15.169.38 is registered to DONATO CONTE. The address falls within the 185.15.169.0/24 network block. Registration is held at RIPE.
Where is 185.15.169.38 located?
Geolocation data places 185.15.169.38 in San Jose, CA, United States. The local time zone is America/Los_Angeles. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 185.15.169.38 malicious or safe?
185.15.169.38 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.
What is the hostname for 185.15.169.38?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 185.15.169.38 is host038-169-015-185.retemetis.net. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
What ports are open on 185.15.169.38?
Responsive ports observed on 185.15.169.38 include 80, 443, 22. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.