# IP INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 185.187.77.36/32
Date: 2026-07-25
Classification: Low Risk / Monitoring Recommended
Status: Active Investigation
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## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IP address 185.187.77.36 is registered to AS206206 (Kurdistan net company for computer and internet ltd.) under the Kurdistan-net-subnet-31 network block, headquartered in Duhok, Iraq. The IP presents a low-risk profile (Risk Score: 25) with current service status showing "Firewalled / No Services." While no active threat indicators are present, historical signals indicate prior threat observations requiring continued monitoring.
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## NETWORK IDENTIFICATION
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **IP Address** | 185.187.77.36/32 |
| **CIDR Block** | 185.187.76.0/23 |
| **ASN** | AS206206 |
| **Organization** | Admin RIPE / Kurdistan net company for computer and internet ltd. |
| **Netname** | Kurdistan-net-subnet-31 |
| **Country** | Iraq (IQ) |
| **City** | Duhok |
| **RIR** | RIPE |
| **Abuse Contact** | admin.ripe@knet-telecom.com |
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## RISK PROFILE
Overall Risk Score: 25 / 100 (Low Risk)
Threat Indicators:
- Blacklist Count: 0
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- DNSBL Listings: 1 of 8 total lists
- Honeypot Hits: 0
- Enumeration Strikes: 0
Network Classification:
- Provider/Infrastructure: None
- Connection Type: Firewalled / No Services
- Cloud/CDN/VPN/Proxy: No
- Residential/Hosting: No
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## GEOSPATIAL ANALYSIS
Location Data:
- Coordinates: 33.0°N, 44.0°E
- Region: Duhok Governorate, Iraq
- Geo Source Consensus: True (1 source)
- Geo Plausibility: False (validation discrepancy noted)
Route Stability:
- BGP Prefix: 185.187.76.0/23
- Route Stability: Unstable
- Operator Score: 0.1304 (Minimal)
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## HISTORICAL OBSERVATIONS
Signal History (12 Observations):
Recent observations indicate mixed signal characteristics:
- Subnet Classification: Consistently reported as "clean" with 0 abuse density
- Ownership Changes: 0 changes detected (stable ownership)
- Threat Persistence: No persistent malicious activity detected
- Geolocation Signals: Multiple sources confirm Iraq origin
- Threat Feed Alerts: 1 Pulsedive threat signal detected (AlienVault-OTX)
Temporal Analysis:
- Threat Observation Count: 0
- Threat Persistence Days: 0
- Ownership Changes: 0
- Is Persistently Malicious: False
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## NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS
Subnet: 185.187.77.0/24
Abuse Density: 0 (Clean)
Classification: Clean
Neighbor Distribution (6 active siblings):
- High Risk: 0
- Medium Risk: 0
- Low Risk: 5
- Unknown Risk: 1 (185.187.77.56)
Notable Neighbors:
| IP Address | Risk Score | Authority Score |
|---|---|---|
| 185.187.77.110 | 25 | 50 |
| 185.187.77.123 | 25 | 50 |
| 185.187.77.157 | 25 | 50 |
| 185.187.77.165 | 25 | 50 |
| 185.187.77.197 | 25 | 50 |
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## RELATIONSHIP GRAPH
Direct Relationships (2):
- Kurdistan-net-subnet-31 (Same Network) - Listed twice
No external entity relationships detected (hostnames, certificates, organizations beyond network).
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## SERVICE ANALYSIS
Open Ports: None detected
TLS Certificate: None
HTTP Banner: None
Hosted Domains: 0
Email Authentication:
- SPF: Not configured
- DMARC: Not configured
- TXT Records: 0
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## ACTIONABLE RECOMMENDATIONS
For SOC Analysts:
1. Monitor: Continue monitoring this IP for service activation. Current firewall status may change.
2. Contextualize: The IP resides in a geographically complex region (Iraq) with prior threat signals in the neighborhood. Evaluate traffic patterns against known threat intelligence for the Kurdistan region.
3. DNSBL Check: 1 DNSBL listing detected. Verify which list and whether it affects legitimate operations.
4. Geolocation Validation: Geo Plausibility flag is False. Validate actual traffic origin against reported location.
5. Historical Context: 12 observations show the IP has been tracked with varying confidence levels. No persistent malicious behavior confirmed.
Recommended Firewall Rule:
```
# Allow with logging (low risk, no active threats)
iptables -A INPUT -s 185.187.77.36/32 -j LOG --log-prefix "IP-185-187-77-36: "
```
Threat Level: LOW - No immediate blocking required. Monitor for service activation and threat indicator changes.
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*Report generated using IPDebrief Intelligence Platform*
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Admin RIPE |
| ASN | AS206206 |
| Network Name | Kurdistan-net-subnet-31 |
| CIDR Block | 185.187.76.0/23 |
| RIR | RIPE |
| Country | IQ |
| 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 | AS206206 |
| Network Prefix | 185.187.76.0/23 |
| 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 | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-09 19:40:13 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-27 01:24:08 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 06:39:48 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 15 |
| Total Observations | 16 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 185.187.77.36
Who owns the IP address 185.187.77.36?
185.187.77.36 is registered to Admin RIPE. The address falls within the 185.187.76.0/23 network block. Registration is held at RIPE.
Where is 185.187.77.36 located?
Geolocation data places 185.187.77.36 in Duhok, Duhok Governorate, IQ. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 185.187.77.36 malicious or safe?
185.187.77.36 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.