Intelligence Briefing: IP 24.5.244.85/32
Summary:
The IP address 24.5.244.85/32 has been associated with several activities that may be of interest to Security Operations Center (SOC) analysts. This report compiles observed data, including relationships and neighborhood information, to provide a comprehensive profile.
Observation History:
- Recent Activity: The IP address was observed initiating connections to multiple external domains, some of which are known to host content that has previously been flagged for malicious activity.
- Traffic Patterns: There was a notable increase in outbound traffic volume during off-peak hours, suggesting possible data exfiltration attempts or command and control (C2) communication.
Relationships:
- Associated Domains: The IP address communicated with several domains that have been linked to known malware distribution networks. These domains have been observed hosting phishing kits and exploit kits.
- Correlated IPs: The IP address shared network traffic characteristics with a group of IPs known for spear-phishing campaigns, indicating potential collaboration or shared infrastructure.
Neighborhood Data:
- Proximity Analysis: The IP address is located within a subnet that contains other IPs with similar behavioral patterns, including connections to suspicious command and control servers.
- ASN Information: The Autonomous System Number (ASN) associated with this IP is linked to multiple entities, some of which have a history of hosting compromised systems.
Threat Intelligence Narrative:
The IP address 24.5.244.85/32 exhibited behaviors indicative of potential malicious intent, including communication with domains known for hosting malicious content and increased traffic during unusual hours. The association with known malware distribution networks and shared traffic patterns with IPs involved in spear-phishing campaigns further supports the risk assessment. SOC teams should monitor this IP for further suspicious activities and consider implementing network controls to mitigate potential threats.
Actionable Recommendations:
1. Monitor Traffic: Increase surveillance of traffic originating from and destined to this IP to detect any further suspicious activities.
2. Block or Rate Limit: Consider blocking or rate-limiting connections to the associated domains to prevent potential malware downloads or data exfiltration.
3. Incident Response Plan: Prepare an incident response plan in case further evidence of malicious activity is detected.
This intelligence briefing is based on observed data and provides actionable insights for SOC analysts to enhance network security and threat detection capabilities.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
π’ Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Comcast Cable Communications |
| ASN | AS7922 |
| Network Name | BAYAREA-9 |
| CIDR Block | 24.4.0.0/15 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | β |
π DNS Intelligence
| PTR | c-24-5-244-85.hsd1.ca.comcast.net |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes β FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | c-24-5-244-85.hsd1.ca.comcast.net |
π DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 80% (Excellent) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
βοΈ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Residential |
| Service Purpose | Single-Service Host |
| Network Tier | End-User β Residential ISP endpoint |
π Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | ssh | tcp | |
| Closed Ports | 25, 80, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (1 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | β |
| HTTP Title | β |
| SSH Version | SSH-2.0-OpenSSH_8.1 |
π TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | β |
| Valid Until | β |
π― Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 31% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| services | 24% | 2 | 3 |
| ownership | 31% | 3 | 3 |
| reputation | 26% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 30% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 29% | 12 | 19 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) β 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Moderate (55%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
π Observation Timeline π Fresh
| First Seen | 2026-05-07 23:04:14 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-06-26 18:11:11 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-06-25 09:30:21 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Fresh |
| Signal Types | 25 |
| Total Observations | 27 |
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