198.12.58.80
# IP Intelligence Briefing: 198.12.58.80/32
Classification: Moderate Risk (Score: 40)
Reporting Date: 2026-07-24
Intel Level: Standard Threat Assessment
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## Ownership and Infrastructure
- Organization: ARLINK S.A. (Argentina)
- ASN: AS28075
- Network Range: 198.12.48.0/20 (198.12.48.0 - 198.12.63.255)
- Geolocation: Argentina, San Juan (inferred)
- Service Status: Firewalled / No Services Detected
- Infrastructure Type: Not classified as CDN, cloud, VPN, proxy, or hosting
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## Risk Assessment
| Metric | Value | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Risk Score | 40 | Moderate Risk |
| Provider Score | 0 | Not a provider infrastructure |
| DNSBL Listings | 2 / 8 | Listed on 2 threat feeds |
| Operator Score | 0.1304 | Minimal operator activity |
| Abuse Confidence | Not quantified | No explicit score |
Threat Indicators:
- Listed on multiple DNS Blackhole Lists (2 of 8 total)
- No known attacker campaigns or threat feeds correlated
- No known Tor exit node activity
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## Observation History
Total Signals: 13 observations
Latest Activity: 2026-07-24
Key Observations:
- Geolocation consistently indicates Argentina (AR) with 52-85% confidence
- AlienVault OTX signal indicates "has_threats: true" with reputation score of 0
- No ownership changes detected
- No persistent malicious activity flagged
- Threat observation count: 0
Temporal Analysis:
- Ownership stability: High (no changes)
- Threat persistence: None observed
- Route stability: False (BGP prefix 198.12.58.0/24)
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## Network Relationships
- Network Scope: 198.12.48.0 - 198.12.63.255
- Subnet Neighbors: None detected in 198.12.58.0/24
- Abuse Density: 0 (no abuse in sibling IPs)
- Threat Siblings: 0
- Related Hostnames/Certificates: None identified
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## Recommended Security Actions
| Platform | Recommended Action |
|---|---|
| iptables | `iptables -A INPUT -s 198.12.58.80 -j DROP` |
| nftables | `nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 198.12.58.80 drop` |
| nginx | `deny 198.12.58.80;` |
| pfSense | Block 198.12.58.80/32 |
| Cloudflare WAF | Block IP (risk score 40) |
| AWS WAF | Add 198.12.58.80/32 to block list |
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## SOC Analyst Guidance
Threat Level: Monitor / Consider Block
Justification: Moderate risk score (40) driven by DNSBL listings. IP is associated with ARLINK S.A., a known Argentine telecommunications provider. No active threat campaigns or persistent malicious behavior observed. The IP appears firewalled with no open services, but DNSBL presence warrants defensive blocking.
Recommended Actions:
1. Add to blocklist at perimeter firewall
2. Monitor for any service activity emergence
3. Review if blocking aligns with organizational policy for DNSBL-listed IPs
4. Consider subnet-level analysis if similar threat patterns emerge from 198.12.48.0/20
Notes: This IP does not show characteristics of known botnets, C2 infrastructure, or malicious hosting. The moderate risk classification reflects its DNSBL presence rather than active exploitation.
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*Intelligence generated from IPDebrief analysis. Review recommendations in context of threat intelligence policy before implementation.*
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | ARLINK S.A. |
| ASN | AS28075 |
| Network Name | 198.12.48.0 - 198.12.63.255 |
| CIDR Block | 198.12.48.0/20 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | AR |
| 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 | 20% (Poor) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| 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 | AS28075 |
| Network Prefix | 198.12.58.0/24 |
| 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 | 25% | 1 | 2 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| Overall | 16% | 4 | 5 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-07 00:24:21 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-29 03:32:12 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 03:32:32 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 19 |
| Total Observations | 21 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 198.12.58.80
Who owns the IP address 198.12.58.80?
198.12.58.80 is registered to ARLINK S.A.. The address falls within the 198.12.48.0/20 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 198.12.58.80 located?
Geolocation data places 198.12.58.80 in San Juan, San Juan, Argentina. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 198.12.58.80 malicious or safe?
198.12.58.80 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.