# IP Intelligence Briefing: 187.49.87.163/32
Classification: Moderate Risk
Date: 2026-07-25
Prepared by: IPDebrief Intelligence
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## Executive Summary
IP address 187.49.87.163 is associated with Acqua Telecom infrastructure in Balneário Camboriú, Santa Catarina, Brazil (ASN 28142). The IP presents a moderate risk score (55/100) with evidence of blacklist listings and inconsistent route stability. No active services or open ports were detected.
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## Network Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Country/Region** | Brazil / Santa Catarina |
| **City** | Balneário Camboriú |
| **Organization** | Acqua Telecom |
| **ASN** | AS28142 |
| **CIDR Block** | 187.49.87.0/24 |
| **PTR Hostname** | 187.49.87.163.acquatelecom.com.br |
| **Risk Score** | 55/100 (Moderate) |
| **Operator Score** | 0.1304 (Minimal) |
| **BGP Prefix** | 187.49.87.0/24 |
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## Threat Indicators
- DNSBL Status: Listed on 3 of 8 monitored DNSBLs with high-severity classifications
- Service Exposure: No open ports or active services detected
- Campaign Association: No known threat campaigns correlated
- Tor/Proxy: Not identified as Tor exit node, proxy, or CDN
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## Observations History
Thirteen signal observations recorded, with recent activity from 2026-07-25:
- Geolocation: High-confidence (0.95) ASN and organizational data confirmed via AlienVault OTX
- Blacklist Status: Multiple blacklist listings detected with high severity
- Route Stability: Inconsistent routing observed; not classified as MOAS
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## Network Relationships
- DNS Association: 187.49.87.163.acquatelecom.com.br
- Subnet Analysis: No active neighboring IPs detected in 187.49.87.0/24 subnet
- Abuse Density: 0 (no elevated neighborhood risk)
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## Recommended Security Actions
Primary Recommendation: Increase logging verbosity and review recent activity from this IP
Firewall Rules (Recommended):
```bash
# iptables
iptables -A INPUT -s 187.49.87.163 -j DROP
# nftables
nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 187.49.87.163 drop
# nginx
deny 187.49.87.163;
# pfSense
187.49.87.163/32
# Cloudflare WAF
ip.src eq 187.49.87.163 → BLOCK
# AWS WAF
Addresses: 187.49.87.163/32 → BLOCK
```
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## Intelligence Assessment
The IP presents moderate risk due to blacklist associations and inconsistent routing patterns. While no active malicious services were observed, the presence on multiple DNSBLs with high-severity ratings warrants defensive blocking. The infrastructure appears to be legitimate telecom equipment (Acqua Telecom), but the observed threat signals suggest potential abuse or misconfiguration.
Priority: Monitor and consider blocking based on organizational risk tolerance.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Acqua Telecom |
| ASN | AS28142 |
| Network Name | 466000 |
| CIDR Block | 187.49.87.0/24 |
| RIR | LACNIC |
| Country | BR |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 187.49.87.163.acquatelecom.com.br |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | 187.49.87.163.acquatelecom.com.br |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 20% (Poor) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Residential |
| Service Purpose | Residential Endpoint |
| Network Tier | End-User — Residential ISP endpoint |
🔌 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 | AS28142 |
| Network Prefix | 187.49.87.0/24 |
| 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 | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 12% | 3 | 3 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-09 07:23:52 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-27 02:54:37 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 06:22:31 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 19 |
| Total Observations | 22 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 187.49.87.163
Who owns the IP address 187.49.87.163?
187.49.87.163 is registered to Acqua Telecom. The address falls within the 187.49.87.0/24 network block. Registration is held at LACNIC.
Where is 187.49.87.163 located?
Geolocation data places 187.49.87.163 in Cascavel, PR, Brazil. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 187.49.87.163 malicious or safe?
187.49.87.163 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 187.49.87.163?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 187.49.87.163 is 187.49.87.163.acquatelecom.com.br. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.
Is 187.49.87.163 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
187.49.87.163 is classified as a residential network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.