185.223.152.203 is an IPv4 address operated by netutils-mnt (AS396356), geolocated to Boston, United Kingdom. As of October 6, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (25/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
# IPDebrief Intelligence Briefing: 185.223.152.203
Classification: LOW RISK / MONITOR
Date: Current
Analyst: Automated Intelligence System
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## Executive Summary
IP address 185.223.152.203 is classified as LOW RISK with a risk score of 0. The address shows no active threat indicators, no blacklist entries, and no known malicious activity. No services are currently accessible on the IP, and it operates in a subnet with minimal abuse density.
## Network Ownership & Infrastructure
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **ASN** | 396356 |
| **Organization** | netutils-mnt (IPXO) |
| **CIDR Block** | 185.223.152.0/23 |
| **RIR** | RIPE |
| **Abuse Contact** | Available via RDAP |
| **Registration** | RIPE Network |
## Geolocation Analysis
Geolocation data shows inconsistencies across multiple sources:
- Primary Consensus: United States, Massachusetts, Boston
- Alternative Reports: United Kingdom (Mostoles), California
- Confidence Level: Mixed (0.70-0.95)
- Geo Source Count: 2
This discrepancy warrants monitoring but does not indicate active malicious activity.
## Threat Intelligence Indicators
- Threat Score: 0 (Low Risk)
- Blacklist Count: 0
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Campaign Associations: None detected
## Network Services & DNS
| Category | Status |
|---|---|
| Open Ports | None |
| TLS Certificate | Not detected |
| HTTP Banner | Not detected |
| PTR Hostnames | None |
| Forward Resolution | Not confirmed |
| Hosted Domains | 0 |
| Email Auth (SPF/DMARC) | Not configured |
The IP is classified as "Firewalled / No Services" with no active services exposed.
## Subnet Context (185.223.152.0/24)
- Total Neighbors: 100 IPs
- Abuse Density: 0
- Risk Distribution: 84 Low Risk, 10 Medium Risk, 0 High Risk
- Threat Siblings: 0
The /24 subnet demonstrates minimal abuse activity with only 10 IPs flagged as medium risk.
## Historical Observation Timeline
Total Observations: 11 signals
Recent observations (July 2026) show:
- Geolocation signals from multiple sources
- Organization and ASN data from RIPE database
- Control plane signals showing DNSSEC validation
No escalating threat patterns detected in observation history.
## Control Plane Analysis
- BGP Prefix: 185.223.152.0/24
- Route Changes (30d): Active
- Route Stability: False
- DNSSEC: Valid
- DNSBL Listed: 0 of 8 lists
- Operator Score: 0.1304 (Minimal)
## Recommended Actions
Immediate Action Required: None
Monitoring Priority: Routine
The IP presents no immediate security concerns. Standard monitoring protocols are sufficient.
## SOC Analyst Notes
- IP is owned by IPXO network infrastructure
- No active services or open ports detected
- Geolocation inconsistencies are common for infrastructure IPs
- Subnet abuse density is negligible
- No firewall rules required at this time
- Continue standard IP reputation monitoring
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Intelligence Confidence: HIGH
Data Sources: IPDebrief Core, RIPE, Control Plane, Historical Signals
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | netutils-mnt |
| ASN | AS396356 |
| Network Name | IPXO |
| CIDR Block | 185.223.152.0/23 |
| RIR | RIPE |
| Country | GB |
| 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 | 0% (None) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| 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 | |||
| 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 | AS396356 |
| Network Prefix | 185.223.152.0/24 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 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 | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 23% | 1 | 4 |
| geolocation | 23% | 2 | 4 |
| Overall | 17% | 10 | 18 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-18 05:29:57 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-06 05:27:09 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-10-06 05:27:28 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 19 |
| Total Observations | 22 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 185.223.152.203
Who owns the IP address 185.223.152.203?
185.223.152.203 is registered to netutils-mnt. The address falls within the 185.223.152.0/23 network block. Registration is held at RIPE.
Where is 185.223.152.203 located?
Geolocation data places 185.223.152.203 in Boston, US-MA, United Kingdom. The local time zone is Europe/London. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 185.223.152.203 malicious or safe?
185.223.152.203 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.