# THREAT INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 2.200.53.217
Classification: Low Risk / Defensive Monitoring Required
Date: 2026-07-28
Analyst: IPDebrief Intelligence Team
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## Executive Summary
IP address 2.200.53.217 is associated with Vodafone Germany IP Core Backbone (ASN 3209) but exhibits conflicting geolocation data. The IP shows a low overall risk score of 25 but has been listed on 8 threat feeds with 1 high-severity listing. No active services are running on the endpoint, and the IP is classified as mobile/residential infrastructure with DSL connection type.
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## Technical Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **IP Address** | 2.200.53.217/32 |
| **Risk Score** | 25 (Low Risk) |
| **ASN** | 3209 |
| **Organization** | Vodafone Germany IP Core Backbone |
| **Country** | US / DE (conflicting data) |
| **Region** | US-NY / Eschborn, DE |
| **CIDR Block** | 2.200.0.0/13 |
| **DNS PTR** | dslb-002-200-053-217.002.200.pools.vodafone-ip.de |
| **DNS Forward** | vodafone-ip.de |
| **Open Ports** | None detected |
| **Service Status** | Firewalled / No Services |
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## Threat Indicators
- Blacklist Status: Listed on 8 DNSBL sources, 1 with high severity rating
- Known Attacker: No
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Proxy/VPN: No
- Campaign Associations: None identified
- Threat Feeds: 0 active threat feed matches
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not available
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## Network Classification
- Infrastructure Type: Mobile Carrier / Residential
- Connection Type: DSL
- Cloud Provider: No
- CDN: No
- Hosting: No
- Tor: No
- Anycast: No
- Bogon: No
- Mobile: Yes
- Residential: No
- HTTP/HTTPS: No active web services
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## Observation History
The IP has been observed 16 times with the following recent signals:
- 2026-07-28T05:04:37: Identified as mobile carrier infrastructure with DSL connection type
- 2026-07-28T05:03:55: Confirmed Vodafone Germany IP Core Backbone (RIR: RIPE)
- 2026-07-28T05:02:59: Blacklist listing detected across 8 sources, 1 high-severity
- 2026-07-28T05:02:57: DNS resolution for vodafone-ip.de domain
Temporal Analysis: No persistent malicious activity detected. Ownership and threat observation counts show zero persistent malicious indicators.
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## Relationship Graph
- DNS Association: dslb-002-200-053-217.002.200.pools.vodafone-ip.de
- No certificate, organization, or subnet relationships detected beyond DNS.
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## Neighborhood Analysis
- Subnet: 2.200.53.217/24
- Neighbor Count: 0
- Abuse Density: 0
- Classification: Not applicable
- Inherited Risk: 0
The IP exists in isolation within its /24 subnet with no neighboring IPs detected.
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## Recommended Actions
Based on the low risk profile and absence of active threat indicators, the following actions are recommended:
1. Monitor: Continue passive monitoring for changes in blacklist status or service emergence
2. Log: Log all inbound connections from this IP for forensic baseline establishment
3. Allow: No firewall blocking recommended at this time due to low risk score and no active threat indicators
4. Investigate Geo Discrepancy: Investigate conflicting US/DE geolocation data for potential spoofing or routing anomalies
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## Conclusion
IP 2.200.53.217 represents a low-risk endpoint associated with Vodafone Germany infrastructure. The primary concern is the presence on multiple threat feeds with high-severity listing, which may indicate historical abuse or reputation issues despite current low-risk classification. The conflicting geolocation data (US vs DE) warrants periodic verification but does not currently warrant blocking actions. No immediate threat mitigation required.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Vodafone Germany IP Core Backbone |
| ASN | AS3209 |
| Network Name | DE-ARCOR-20170524 |
| CIDR Block | 2.200.0.0/14 |
| RIR | RIPE |
| Country | DE |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | dslb-002-200-053-217.002.200.pools.vodafone-ip.de |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | dslb-002-200-053-217.002.200.pools.vodafone-ip.de |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 60% (Good) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Mobile |
| 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 | AS3209 |
| Network Prefix | 2.200.0.0/13 |
| 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 | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| services | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 8% | 2 | 2 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-16 16:44:00 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-09-05 11:09:03 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-09-05 11:10:04 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 23 |
| Total Observations | 27 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 2.200.53.217
Who owns the IP address 2.200.53.217?
2.200.53.217 is registered to Vodafone Germany IP Core Backbone. The address falls within the 2.200.0.0/14 network block. Registration is held at RIPE.
Where is 2.200.53.217 located?
Geolocation data places 2.200.53.217 in Haan, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The local time zone is Europe/Berlin. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 2.200.53.217 malicious or safe?
2.200.53.217 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 2.200.53.217?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 2.200.53.217 is dslb-002-200-053-217.002.200.pools.vodafone-ip.de. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
Is 2.200.53.217 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
2.200.53.217 is classified as a mobile network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.