185.223.152.9 is an IPv4 address operated by netutils-mnt (AS396356), geolocated to Boston, United States. As of October 6, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (25/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
# IP Intelligence Briefing: 185.223.152.9/32
Classification: LOW RISK / MONITOR
Date: 2026-07-27
Prepared By: IPDebrief Intelligence Team
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## Executive Summary
IP 185.223.152.9 is classified as Low Risk with a risk score of 0. The address operates as a firewalled endpoint with no active services. While the current profile indicates minimal threat activity, the IP shows recent blacklist activity and exists within a subnet with elevated neighbor risk indicators. Continuous monitoring is recommended.
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## Technical Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Risk Score** | 0 (Low Risk) |
| **Reputation** | Low Risk |
| **ASN** | Not Assigned |
| **Organization** | netutils-mnt / IPXO |
| **CIDR Block** | 185.223.152.0/23 |
| **RIR** | RIPE |
| **Geolocation** | US-MA, Boston (Conflicting: ASN data indicates ES) |
| **Timezone** | America/New_York |
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## Network Services & DNS
- Open Ports: None detected
- DNS Resolution: No PTR record available; forward resolution confirmed false
- DNSSEC: Valid (observed in recent history)
- Email Authentication: No SPF or DMARC records
- Service Purpose: Firewalled / No Services
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## Threat Indicators
- Blacklist Status: 1 listing detected (high severity) as of 2026-07-27; total of 8 associated listings
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Campaign Correlation: None identified
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not available
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## Neighborhood Analysis (185.223.152.0/24)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| **Total Siblings** | 187 |
| **Active Siblings** | 31 |
| **Threat Siblings** | 2 |
| **Abuse Density** | 0.0107 |
| **Subnet Classification** | Clean |
| **Inherited Risk** | 0 |
Notable Neighbor Activity:
- 185.223.152.4: Risk Score 50, Authority Score 50
- 185.223.152.8: Risk Score 20, Authority Score 50
- Remaining 184 siblings: Risk Score 0
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## Historical Observations
Fourteen signal observations recorded. Recent activity includes:
- Network Role Classification: Not CDN, Tor, VPN, proxy, cloud, hosting, mobile, or residential
- Blacklist Activity: 1 listing with high severity severity flag
- ASN Attribution: ASN 396356 (LATITUDE-SH - Latitude.sh, US) with country code ES allocation
- PTR Record: Unresolved
- Observation Confidence: 0.30–0.90 across signals
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## Control Plane Assessment
- Route Stability: Unstable
- Origin ASN: Not available
- RPKI State: Not available
- IRR Consistency: Not available
- BGP Prefix: Not available
- DNSBL Listed: 0 / 0 total lists
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## Recommended Actions
No immediate blocking actions recommended based on current risk profile. However, the following considerations apply:
1. Monitor Blacklist Activity: IP shows recent high-severity blacklist listing. Investigate source and context if traffic is observed.
2. Subnet Awareness: Two threat siblings exist within the /24. Apply contextual awareness to adjacent addresses.
3. Geolocation Discrepancy: Address shows US geolocation but ASN data indicates ES. Verify routing context if traffic patterns warrant investigation.
Firewall Rules: None generated (risk score 0, no active services)
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## Conclusion
IP 185.223.152.9 presents minimal immediate threat risk but warrants continued monitoring due to:
- Recent high-severity blacklist listing
- Subnet neighborhood with elevated risk indicators
- Geolocation attribution conflicts
Treat as monitor-level threat with no active blocking recommendations. Review neighborhood IPs if anomalous traffic patterns emerge from the 185.223.152.0/24 subnet.
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 | |||
| 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 | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| routing | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| services | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| ownership | 25% | 1 | 2 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| Overall | 4% | 1 | 2 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-14 09:43:07 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-06 10:37:45 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-10-06 10:38:03 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 16 |
| Total Observations | 17 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 185.223.152.9
Who owns the IP address 185.223.152.9?
185.223.152.9 is registered to netutils-mnt. The address falls within the 185.223.152.0/23 network block. Registration is held at RIPE.
Where is 185.223.152.9 located?
Geolocation data places 185.223.152.9 in Boston, US-MA, United States. The local time zone is America/New_York. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 185.223.152.9 malicious or safe?
185.223.152.9 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.