# IP Intelligence Briefing: 206.189.127.98
Classification: Cloud Infrastructure Web Server | Risk Level: Low | Report Date: 2026-07-30
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## Executive Summary
IP 206.189.127.98 is a DigitalOcean cloud infrastructure endpoint with an overall Low Risk reputation score of 15. The asset operates as a web server hosting a staging domain (auto4.staged.co.uk) on Apache/2.4.7 with standard HTTP/HTTPS services. No active threat indicators, malware, or known attack campaigns were detected. The IP maintains consistent ownership within DigitalOcean's 206.189.0.0/16 block.
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## Ownership and Infrastructure
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| ASN | 14061 (DigitalOcean, LLC) |
| Organization | DigitalOcean, LLC |
| Network | DIGITALOCEAN-206-189-0-0 |
| CIDR Block | 206.189.0.0/16 |
| Location | New Jersey, US (ARIN) |
| Infrastructure Type | Cloud Compute |
| Cloud Provider | DigitalOcean |
Provider/Authority Scores: Provider Score 0, Authority Score 0
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## Technical Profile
Open Ports:
- TCP/80 (HTTP)
- TCP/443 (HTTPS)
- TCP/22 (SSH - OpenSSH_6.6.1p1 Ubuntu-2ubuntu2.3)
Server Details:
- Web Server: Apache/2.4.7 (Ubuntu)
- TLS Certificate: Let's Encrypt (Issuer: CN=YR2, O=Let's Encrypt, C=US)
- Certificate Subject: auto4.staged.co.uk
- TLS Protocol: TLS 1.2
- Cipher Suite: TLS_ECDHE_RSA_WITH_AES_128_GCM_SHA256
DNS Configuration:
- PTR Hostnames: None resolved
- Forward Resolution: 0 records
- Email Auth: SPF/DMARC not configured
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## Threat Indicators
Current Status: No active threat indicators detected
- Blacklist Count: 0
- DNSBL Listed: 1/8 lists (partial listing)
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Associated Campaigns: None
Risk Breakdown:
- Overall Risk Score: 15 (Low)
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not applicable
- Threat Persistence: Not flagged as persistently malicious
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## Observation History
Total Observations: 15 signals recorded
Recent Activity (2026-07-30):
- Geo-location signals detected (inferred UK location at 55.38°N, -3.44°W with 35% confidence)
- Ownership resolution confirmed (DigitalOcean, LLC)
- TLS certificate validation successful
- Port scan data captured (ports 80, 443, 22)
Historical Consistency: Ownership unchanged, no persistent malicious behavior observed.
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## Network Relationships
Related Entities: 3 relationships identified
- All relationships classified as "Same Network" (DIGITALOCEAN-206-189-0-0)
- No external hostname, organization, or certificate relationships detected
Control Plane Data:
- BGP Prefix: 206.189.112.0/20
- Route Stability: False
- RPKI State: Not verified
- DNSSEC Valid: Yes
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## Neighborhood Analysis
Subnet: 206.189.127.98/24
- Neighbor Count: 1 sibling IP (206.189.127.180)
- Abuse Density: 0
- High Risk Neighbors: 0
- Medium Risk Neighbors: 0
- Low Risk Neighbors: 0
The /24 subnet shows minimal abuse density with no significant threat patterns in neighboring addresses.
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## Security Recommendations
For SOC Analysts:
1. Monitor SSH Port 22: The OpenSSH version (6.6.1p1 Ubuntu-2ubuntu2.3) is outdated and may be vulnerable to known exploits. Recommend alerting on brute force attempts targeting this port.
2. Partial DNSBL Listing: Investigate the 1/8 DNSBL listing to determine if the IP has been flagged for spam or abuse.
3. Geolocation Inconsistencies: Geo-location signals show UK inference while ownership data indicates US. Verify if this represents legitimate multi-region usage or potential misconfiguration.
4. Certificate Validation: The Let's Encrypt certificate for auto4.staged.co.uk indicates this is a staging environment. Monitor for unauthorized certificate renewals or domain takeovers.
Firewall Considerations:
- Standard web server profile applies
- No immediate block recommendations based on current threat profile
- Monitor for unusual outbound connections or port scanning activity
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Assessment: This IP represents a standard cloud web server with no active malicious indicators. The low risk score, consistent ownership, and absence of threat campaigns support continued monitoring without immediate remediation.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
๐ข Ownership & Registration
| Organization | DigitalOcean, LLC |
| ASN | AS14061 |
| Network Name | DIGITALOCEAN-206-189-0-0 |
| CIDR Block | 206.189.0.0/16 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
๐ DNS Intelligence
| PTR Record | No PTR |
| Forward Confirmed | No โ PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
๐ DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 20% (Poor) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
โ๏ธ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Web Server |
| Network Tier | Hosting โ Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
๐ Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | http | tcp | โ |
| 443 | https | tcp | โ |
| 22 | ssh | tcp | |
| Closed Ports | 25, 3389, 8080, 8443 (3 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | Apache/2.4.7 (Ubuntu) |
| HTTP Title | โ |
| SSH Version | SSH-2.0-OpenSSH_6.6.1p1 Ubuntu-2ubuntu2.3 |
๐ TLS Certificate
| SANs | auto4.staged.co.uk |
| Valid From | 2026-07-08T01:16:42+00:00 |
| Valid Until | 2026-10-06T01:16:41+00:00 |
| TLS Protocol | Tls12 |
| Cipher Suite | TLS_ECDHE_RSA_WITH_AES_128_GCM_SHA256 |
| Signature Algorithm | sha256RSA |
| Validity Period | 89 days |
| Serial Number | 05C9152C8102EAB3D24B5397B25685578A9A |
| Thumbprint | 75AEFECB899BA5BAB7D0BC7E3DAD708F0D390ED3 |
๐ฏ Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 30% | 2 | 3 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 30% | 2 | 3 |
| ownership | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 17% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 22% | 9 | 13 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
๐ Observation Timeline ๐ Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-25 08:45:19 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-12 19:27:53 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-12 19:35:34 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 21 |
| Total Observations | 22 |
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