# INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 185.77.50.242
Classification: Moderate Risk (Score: 40/100)
Date: Current analysis
Asset: 185.77.50.242/32
---
## OWNERSHIP & GEOLOCATION
The IP address is owned by GLOBALCOMBASILICATA (ASN 206182), operated by RIPE-23-MNT. Geolocation data places the asset in Basilicate, Italy with registration through the RIPE NCC. Reverse DNS resolves to `185.77.50.242.customer.globalcombasilicata.it`, confirming customer endpoint classification.
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## THREAT PROFILE
The asset presents a moderate risk profile with no active threat indicators. No known campaigns, attacker attribution, or spam source activity were identified. The IP is not classified as a Tor exit node, proxy, VPN, or hosting service. DNSBL listings total 2 out of 8 checked lists.
Key Risk Factors:
- DNSBL listings present
- Subnet abuse density: 20%
- Neighboring IP addresses show elevated risk (2 high-risk neighbors with scores 80/100)
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## NETWORK CONTEXT
Subnet Analysis (185.77.50.0/24):
- Total sibling IPs: 11
- Active siblings: 4
- Threat siblings: 2
- Risk distribution: 2 high-risk, 8 medium-risk, 0 low-risk
Notable neighboring IPs requiring correlation:
- 185.77.50.134 (Risk: 80)
- 185.77.50.144 (Risk: 80)
- 185.77.50.5 (Risk: 55)
---
## OBSERVATION HISTORY
Eighteen observations recorded with recent geolocation signals from July 2026. Multiple geolocation sources provided conflicting city data (Nemoli, Lauria). No ownership changes detected. Threat observation count remains at zero; the IP is not persistently malicious.
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## RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
The following firewall rules are recommended based on risk assessment:
Iptables:
```
iptables -A INPUT -s 185.77.50.242 -j DROP
```
Nftables:
```
nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 185.77.50.242 drop
```
Nginx:
```
deny 185.77.50.242;
```
Cloudflare WAF:
```json
{
"description": "Block 185.77.50.242 — IPDebrief risk score 40",
"action": "block",
"filter": {
"expression": "ip.src eq 185.77.50.242"
}
}
```
AWS WAF:
```json
{
"Addresses": ["185.77.50.242/32"],
"Description": "IPDebrief risk 40"
}
```
---
## ANALYST NOTES
The IP is a customer endpoint with no open services. However, the subnet environment shows moderate abuse density with several high-risk neighbors. Correlate traffic with IPs 185.77.50.134 and 185.77.50.144 for potential coordinated activity. Monitor for changes in DNSBL status or subnet-level threat persistence.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | RIPE-23-MNT |
| ASN | AS206182 |
| Network Name | GLOBALCOMBASILICATA |
| CIDR Block | 185.77.50.0/24 |
| RIR | RIPE |
| Country | IT |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 185.77.50.242.customer.globalcombasilicata.it |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | 185.77.50.242.customer.globalcombasilicata.it |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 60% (Good) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| 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 | |||
| 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 | AS206182 |
| Network Prefix | 185.77.50.0/24 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 35% | 2 | 2 |
| routing | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 25% | 1 | 2 |
| reputation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| geolocation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| Overall | 22% | 6 | 7 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-03 04:40:26 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-24 18:10:32 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 09:31:43 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 21 |
| Total Observations | 23 |
Full dossier details are available via our API.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 185.77.50.242
Who owns the IP address 185.77.50.242?
185.77.50.242 is registered to RIPE-23-MNT. The address falls within the 185.77.50.0/24 network block. Registration is held at RIPE.
Where is 185.77.50.242 located?
Geolocation data places 185.77.50.242 in Lauria, Basilicate, Italy. The local time zone is Europe/Rome. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 185.77.50.242 malicious or safe?
185.77.50.242 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 185.77.50.242?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 185.77.50.242 is 185.77.50.242.customer.globalcombasilicata.it. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.