# Intelligence Briefing: 185.225.226.63/32
## Executive Summary
IP address 185.225.226.63 is a Tor exit node hosted in Ukraine with a moderate risk score of 59/100. The IP operates as a web server with HTTP, HTTPS, and SSH services enabled. Tor exit node classification indicates potential use for anonymizing malicious traffic, warranting enhanced monitoring and access controls.
## Threat Profile
Classification: Tor Exit Node Provider
Risk Score: 59 (Moderate Risk)
Geolocation: Kyiv, Ukraine (UA)
ASN: 207560
Organization: Zubritska Valeriia Nikolaevna
Network: 185.225.226.0/24
Threat Indicators:
- Tor exit node indicators confirmed
- Listed on 1 DNS blacklist of 8 total lists checked
- Abuse confidence score elevated due to Tor classification
- No association with known attacker campaigns
Network Role: Web Server hosting Tor exit functionality
## Technical Observations
Open Ports:
- TCP/80 (HTTP)
- TCP/443 (HTTPS)
- TCP/22 (SSH - OpenSSH_10.0p2 Debian)
DNS Resolution:
- Reverse DNS: 63.226.225.185.vikhost.com
- Forward resolution: Unconfirmed (vikhost.com)
- TLS Certificate: Subject CN=www.4ltgdvdgsjc4.net, Issuer CN=www.3rx7fm3guic6.com
Routing Status: Route stability flagged as unstable with 1 route change in 30 days
## Neighborhood Analysis
The /24 subnet (185.225.226.0/24) shows elevated activity with 3 active sibling IPs:
- 185.225.226.42 (Risk: 59)
- 185.225.226.62 (Risk: 59)
- 185.225.226.63 (Risk: 59)
All three neighbors share the same risk profile, suggesting coordinated Tor exit infrastructure deployment within this subnet.
## Historical Context
32 observations recorded since last analysis. Routing signals remain stable with consistent ASN 207560 ownership. No significant changes in geolocation, threat classification, or service configuration detected over the observation period.
## Recommended Actions
Immediate (High Priority):
1. Block at perimeter firewall level using provided rulesets for iptables, nftables, pfSense, Cloudflare WAF, and AWS WAF
2. Increase logging verbosity for all traffic from this IP and the entire /24 subnet
Enhanced Monitoring (Medium Priority):
3. Implement enhanced verification for anonymous traffic patterns
4. Monitor for brute force attempts on SSH (port 22)
5. Review web application logs for Tor exit node activity patterns
Firewall Rule Example:
```bash
# Drop traffic from this IP
iptables -A INPUT -s 185.225.226.63 -j DROP
```
## SOC Analyst Notes
Tor exit nodes are commonly exploited for:
- DDoS attack origination
- Phishing and credential harvesting
- Malware command and control
- Spam distribution
While this IP is not classified as a known attacker, the Tor exit node designation warrants defensive blocking or at minimum strict rate limiting. Consider implementing reputation-based filtering for all Tor exit IPs in the 185.225.226.0/24 range.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Zubritska Valeriia Nikolaevna |
| ASN | AS207560 |
| Network Name | UA-ZUBRITSKA-20200106 |
| CIDR Block | 185.225.226.0/24 |
| RIR | RIPE |
| Country | UA |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 63.226.225.185.vikhost.com |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | 63.226.225.185.vikhost.com |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 80% (Excellent) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Present |
☁️ 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 | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
CN=www.zmsevcs4x.net was found on this IP. This may indicate a previously hosted website, a decommissioned service, or stale infrastructure.| SANs | None |
| Valid From | 2026-07-12T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Valid Until | 2026-09-17T00:00:00+00:00 (expired) |
| TLS Protocol | Tls13 |
| Cipher Suite | TLS_AES_256_GCM_SHA384 |
| Signature Algorithm | sha256RSA |
| Validity Period | 67 days |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS207560 |
| Network Prefix | 185.225.226.0/24 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 26% | 2 | 5 |
| routing | 20% | 2 | 3 |
| services | 24% | 2 | 3 |
| ownership | 27% | 3 | 5 |
| reputation | 16% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 24% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 23% | 12 | 22 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-17 12:38:37 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-31 21:08:34 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-31 21:10:29 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 29 |
| Total Observations | 37 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 185.225.226.63
Who owns the IP address 185.225.226.63?
185.225.226.63 is registered to Zubritska Valeriia Nikolaevna. The address falls within the 185.225.226.0/24 network block. Registration is held at RIPE.
Where is 185.225.226.63 located?
Geolocation data places 185.225.226.63 in Kyiv, Kyiv City, Ukraine. The local time zone is Europe/Kyiv. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 185.225.226.63 malicious or safe?
185.225.226.63 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 185.225.226.63?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 185.225.226.63 is 63.226.225.185.vikhost.com. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.
What ports are open on 185.225.226.63?
Responsive ports observed on 185.225.226.63 include 80, 443, 22. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.