# IPDebrief Intelligence Briefing
IP Address: 198.176.117.255/32
Analysis Date: 2026-07-25
Risk Classification: Low Risk (Score: 25/100)
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## Executive Summary
This IP address represents a low-risk network endpoint with no active threat indicators. The address is assigned to Ali Al-khafaji under ASN 59588 (IQ-ZAINIQ-19940203). No malicious activity has been observed in the /24 neighborhood, and the subnet maintains a clean abuse density rating.
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## Network & Ownership Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **ASN** | 59588 |
| **Organization** | Ali Al-khafaji |
| **Network** | IQ-ZAINIQ-19940203 |
| **CIDR Block** | 198.176.116.0/23 |
| **RIR** | ARIN |
| **Risk Score** | 25 |
| **Reputation** | Low Risk |
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## Geolocation Analysis
The IP shows geolocation inconsistencies between current and historical observations:
- Current Classification: GB (Great Britain), London
- Historical Observation: IQ (Iraq), Mosul, Nineveh Governorate
- Geographic Consensus: False (2 sources, conflicting data)
- DNSSEC Valid: True
This inconsistency warrants monitoring but does not indicate malicious behavior.
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## Threat Intelligence Status
| Indicator | Status |
|---|---|
| **Blacklist Count** | 0 |
| **Known Attacker** | No |
| **Tor Exit Node** | No |
| **Spam Source** | No |
| **Threat Indicators** | None |
| **Campaign Correlation** | 0 |
The single DNSBL listing (1 of 8 lists) appears to be a false positive given the low overall risk profile.
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## Network Behavior
- Open Ports: None detected
- Service Purpose: Firewalled / No Services
- HTTP/HTTPS: No active web services
- Email Authentication: No SPF/DMARC records configured
- PTR Records: None resolved
- Forward Resolution: Unconfirmed
The network role indicates this is a passive or firewalled endpoint with no public-facing services.
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## Subnet Neighborhood Analysis (/24)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| **Subnet** | 198.176.117.0/24 |
| **Abuse Density** | 0 (Clean) |
| **Classification** | Clean |
| **Total Siblings** | 3 |
| **Active Siblings** | 1 |
| **Threat Siblings** | 0 |
Neighbor IPs:
- 198.176.117.133 (Risk: 0, Authority: 50)
- 198.176.117.230 (Risk: 0, Authority: 50)
The /24 subnet demonstrates minimal threat activity, supporting the individual IP's low-risk classification.
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## Temporal Observations
- Observation Count: 14 historical signals
- Ownership Changes: 0
- Threat Persistence Days: 0
- Is Persistently Malicious: No
- Recent Activity: Last observed 2026-07-25
No evidence of escalating risk or persistent malicious behavior over time.
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## Control Plane Data
- Route Stability: False
- Is MOAS: No
- RPKI State: Not validated
- IRR Consistency: Not validated
- Route Changes (30d): 0
- First Hop RTT: 0.2ms
- Last Hop RTT: 137.2ms
- Transit Networks: Comcast, Cogent
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## Recommended Actions
Security Posture: Monitor (No Immediate Action Required)
The IP presents no actionable threats at this time. Recommended monitoring parameters:
- Track geolocation consistency
- Monitor for new open ports or service changes
- Continue neighborhood surveillance
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## Intelligence Assessment
Threat Level: LOW
Confidence: High
Recommended Priority: Routine Monitoring
This IP address demonstrates characteristics of a legitimate, low-activity endpoint with no observed malicious indicators. The geolocation inconsistency and single DNSBL listing are inconclusive in isolation. No immediate defensive action is warranted, but continued passive monitoring is recommended as part of standard baseline surveillance.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Ali Al-khafaji |
| ASN | AS59588 |
| Network Name | IQ-ZAINIQ-19940203 |
| CIDR Block | 198.176.116.0/23 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | IQ |
| 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 | AS59588 |
| Network Prefix | 198.176.117.0/24 |
| 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 | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| Overall | 12% | 3 | 3 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-09 13:32:09 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-26 14:23:47 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 08:08:01 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 16 |
| Total Observations | 17 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 198.176.117.255
Who owns the IP address 198.176.117.255?
198.176.117.255 is registered to Ali Al-khafaji. The address falls within the 198.176.116.0/23 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 198.176.117.255 located?
Geolocation data places 198.176.117.255 in London, Nineveh Governorate, United Kingdom. The local time zone is Europe/London. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 198.176.117.255 malicious or safe?
198.176.117.255 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.