# THREAT INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING
Target IP: 207.154.240.30/32
Classification: Cloud Infrastructure Host
Date: Current Analysis Cycle
## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IP address 207.154.240.30 is a DigitalOcean cloud infrastructure host located in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. The IP carries a moderate risk score of 40 (scale 0-100) with minimal threat indicators. The address operates as a single-service cloud host with SSH service active. No active threat campaigns, blacklisting, or known attacker indicators were identified. The subnet exhibits low abuse density with predominantly clean classification.
## INFRASTRUCTURE PROFILE
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Risk Score** | 40 (Moderate Risk) |
| **ASN** | 14061 (DigitalOcean, LLC) |
| **Geolocation** | Frankfurt am Main, Germany (DE) |
| **Infrastructure Type** | CloudCompute / Hosting |
| **Network Role** | Single-Service Host |
| **Open Ports** | 22/TCP (SSH - OpenSSH 9.6p1 Ubuntu) |
| **DNSBL Listings** | 2 of 8 total lists |
| **ISP/Provider** | DigitalOcean |
## THREAT INDICATORS
Active Threat Indicators:
- No known attacker indicators
- Not a Tor exit node
- No known spam source activity
- Zero active threat feeds
- No known campaign associations
Risk Assessment:
- Risk score of 40 indicates moderate concern primarily due to DNSBL listings
- No provider score or authority score elevation detected
- Stability metrics show no persistent malicious behavior
- Threat observation count: 1 (isolated event)
## OBSERVATION HISTORY
The IP has generated 19 signal observations since deployment. Most recent activity recorded on June 25, 2026. Historical data shows consistent geolocation assignment to Germany (DE) across multiple observation cycles. One historical signal from June 19, 2026 sourced from AlienVault OTX confirmed the DigitalOcean infrastructure assignment with no associated threats.
Key temporal metrics:
- Ownership changes: 0
- Threat persistence days: 0
- Is persistently malicious: False
## NETWORK RELATIONSHIPS
The IP maintains 28 relationship entries, all classified as "Same Network" connections to DIGITALOCEAN-207-154-192-0 network block. The IP is part of DigitalOcean's broader cloud infrastructure network. No external organizational or certificate relationships were identified.
## SUBNET ANALYSIS (207.154.240.30/24)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| **Abuse Density** | 0 (Low) |
| **Classification** | Mostly Clean |
| **Total Siblings** | 2 |
| **Active Siblings** | 1 |
| **Threat Siblings** | 2 |
| **Risk Distribution** | 1 Low Risk |
Neighbor Analysis:
- 207.154.240.124: Risk Score 25, Authority Score 50
The neighborhood exhibits minimal risk concentration, with the target IP's moderate score being the highest in the immediate subnet.
## RECOMMENDED SECURITY ACTIONS
Based on the risk profile, the following remediation actions are recommended:
Firewall Rules (Block Recommendation)
iptables:
```
iptables -A INPUT -s 207.154.240.30 -j DROP
```
nftables:
```
nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 207.154.240.30 drop
```
nginx:
```
deny 207.154.240.30;
```
WAF Recommendations
Cloudflare WAF:
```json
{
"description": "Block 207.154.240.30 โ IPDebrief risk score 40",
"action": "block",
"filter": {
"expression": "ip.src eq 207.154.240.30"
}
}
```
AWS WAF:
```json
{
"Addresses": ["207.154.240.30/32"],
"Description": "IPDebrief risk 40"
}
```
## OPERATIONAL NOTES
1. False Positive Consideration: As a legitimate DigitalOcean cloud host, this IP may serve legitimate purposes. Correlate with your organization's traffic baseline before implementing blocking.
2. SSH Service Exposure: The open SSH port (22) indicates potential administrative access. Verify this aligns with your organization's cloud infrastructure architecture.
3. DNSBL Listings: The 2 DNSBL listings warrant investigation. Review which lists flag this address and determine if they are legitimate threat indicators or false positives.
4. Monitoring Recommendation: Monitor for any changes in risk score or the emergence of threat indicators. The moderate risk score combined with DNSBL presence suggests ongoing evaluation is warranted.
## CONCLUSION
IP 207.154.240.30 represents a cloud infrastructure host with moderate risk due to DNSBL presence but lacks active threat indicators. The DigitalOcean infrastructure assignment and clean neighborhood profile suggest this IP is part of legitimate cloud hosting operations. SOC analysts should evaluate traffic patterns and service legitimacy before implementing blocking actions.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
๐ข Ownership & Registration
| Organization | DigitalOcean, LLC |
| ASN | AS14061 |
| Network Name | โ |
| CIDR Block | โ |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | โ |
| 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 | Single-Service Host |
| Network Tier | Hosting โ Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
๐ Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | ssh | tcp | |
| Closed Ports | 25, 80, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (1 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | โ |
| HTTP Title | โ |
| SSH Version | SSH-2.0-OpenSSH_9.6p1 Ubuntu-3ubuntu13.16 |
๐ TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | โ |
| Valid Until | โ |
๐ฏ Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 25% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 24% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 26% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 31% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 21% | 10 | 16 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
๐ Observation Timeline ๐ Live
| First Seen | 2026-05-09 11:33:52 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-06-27 15:29:29 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-06-28 09:33:49 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 19 |
| Total Observations | 25 |
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