IP INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING
Target: 188.167.116.157/32
Classification: Low Risk / No Active Threat Indicators
Report Date: 2026-07-25
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IP address 188.167.116.157 was evaluated as a low-risk residential/ISP endpoint. No active malicious indicators, attack campaigns, or threat intelligence matches were detected. The IP demonstrates stable ownership characteristics with Liberty Global RIPE DBM and exhibits no anomalous behavioral patterns.
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RISK PROFILE
- Overall Risk Score: 25 (Low Risk)
- Provider/Authority Scores: 0 (Neutral)
- Threat Reputation: No known attacker designation; not classified as spam source or Tor exit node
- Blacklist Status: 1 DNSBL listing detected out of 8 total lists (dnsblListedCount)
- Persistence: Not persistently malicious; 0 threat observation days
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GEOSPATIAL ATTRIBUTES
- Country: Slovakia (SK)
- Region: Nitra Region
- City: Levice
- Coordinates: 48.22°N, 18.60°E
- Geolocation Consensus: True (single source validated)
- RIR: RIPE (Liberty Global RIPE DBM)
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NETWORK CLASSIFICATION
- BGP Prefix: 188.167.0.0/17
- Origin ASN: 6830
- Infrastructure Type: Residential/ISP endpoint
- Cloud/CDN/Proxy Status: Not detected
- Mobile Carrier: Not applicable
- Network Role: Firewalled / No Services exposed
- Route Stability: Unstable (isRouteStable: false)
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OWNERSHIP ATTRIBUTES
- Organization: Liberty Global RIPE DBM
- Netname: UPC-SK
- Abuse Contact: isg@upc.sk
- Registration RIR: RIPE
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DNS RESOLUTION
- PTR Hostname: 188-167-116-157.dynamic.chello.sk
- Forward Resolution: Confirmed (1 record)
- Forward Hostname: 188-167-116-157.dynamic.chello.sk
- Email Authentication: SPF configured; DMARC presence unknown
- DNSSEC Validation: Valid
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THREAT INTELLIGENCE
- Campaign Correlation: 0 matches
- Known Attack Activity: None detected
- Tor Exit Node: False
- Spam Source: False
- Known Malicious Campaigns: None
- Behavioral Indicators: 0 honeypot hits, 0 enumeration strikes, 0 WAF violations
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SERVICE FINGERPRINT
- Open Ports: None detected
- TLS Certificate: Not configured
- HTTP Title: Not available
- Server Banner: Not available
- Fingerprinting: No distinctive HTTP headers or TLS fingerprints
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OBSERVATION HISTORY
Twelve observations recorded between 2026-07-25. Recent signals indicate:
- Organization attribution to Liberty Global RIPE DBM (90% confidence)
- RIR registration confirmed as RIPE (95% confidence)
- Geographic location consistently reported as Slovakia, Levice
- Operator score: 0.3478 (Basic classification)
- No significant signal degradation or escalation observed
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RELATIONSHIP GRAPH
- DNS Associations: Two hostname records (188-167-116-157.dynamic.chello.sk)
- Network Relationships: None identified
- Certificate Matches: 0
- Correlated IPs: 0
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NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS
- Subnet: 188.167.116.0/24
- Total Siblings: 0
- Active Siblings: 0
- Threat Siblings: 0
- Abuse Density: 0
- Inherited Risk: 0
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RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
No active security actions required. The IP exhibits no malicious behavior patterns and maintains a low-risk profile. Standard monitoring practices are sufficient. No firewall rules or block recommendations generated.
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ASSESSMENT
This IP address represents a benign residential/ISP endpoint with no evidence of compromise or malicious activity. The single DNSBL listing appears to be a minor anomaly without supporting threat intelligence. No immediate defensive action required.
Analyst Notes: The IP demonstrates stable characteristics over recent observation windows. No correlation with known attack campaigns or threat actor infrastructure.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Liberty Global RIPE DBM |
| ASN | AS6830 |
| Network Name | UPC-SK |
| CIDR Block | 188.167.0.0/17 |
| RIR | RIPE |
| Country | SK |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 188-167-116-157.dynamic.chello.sk |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | 188-167-116-157.dynamic.chello.sk |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 100% (Excellent) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Present |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Tier 3 — Basic operator with some routing infrastructure |
🔌 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 | AS6830 |
| Network Prefix | 188.167.0.0/17 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| routing | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 16% | 4 | 4 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-08 19:11:10 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-29 04:15:58 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-27 06:47:08 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 17 |
| Total Observations | 19 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 188.167.116.157
Who owns the IP address 188.167.116.157?
188.167.116.157 is registered to Liberty Global RIPE DBM. The address falls within the 188.167.0.0/17 network block. Registration is held at RIPE.
Where is 188.167.116.157 located?
Geolocation data places 188.167.116.157 in Levice, Nitra Region, Slovakia. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 188.167.116.157 malicious or safe?
188.167.116.157 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.
What is the hostname for 188.167.116.157?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 188.167.116.157 is 188-167-116-157.dynamic.chello.sk. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.