# IP INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 27.79.7.163
## Executive Summary
IP address 27.79.7.163 presents a moderate risk profile (score: 40) associated with Viettel Group infrastructure in Vietnam. The IP is part of the 27.79.0.0/21 BGP prefix originating from ASN 7552 (VIETTEL-AS-AP). No active malicious indicators were identified, but the IP was listed on 2 of 8 DNSBLs and shows minimal operator confidence. SOC teams should monitor for policy violations; current recommendations suggest blocking at perimeter.
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## Ownership & Network Classification
- Organization: VIETTEL-AS-AP (Viettel Group)
- ASN: 7552
- RIR: APNIC
- Geolocation: Vietnam, Da Nang (16.07°N, 108.22°E)
- Network Role: Provider infrastructure / Firewalled (no services detected)
- BGP Prefix: 27.79.0.0/21
- AS Path: 2914 โ 7552
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## Threat Indicators
- Risk Score: 40 (Moderate Risk)
- Blacklist Status: Listed on 2 DNSBLs
- Operator Score: 0.1304 (Minimal)
- Known Campaigns: None
- Threat Feeds: No matches
- Known Attacker: False
- Spam Source: False
- Tor Exit Node: False
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## Network Environment
The /24 subnet (27.79.7.0/24) contains 11 sibling IPs with 0% abuse density, classified as clean. Risk distribution within the subnet:
- High risk: 0 IPs
- Medium risk: 5 IPs
- Low risk: 6 IPs
Notable neighbors include 27.79.7.22, 27.79.7.61, 27.79.7.100, and 27.79.7.132, all showing similar risk profiles.
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## Observation History
IPDebrief recorded 24 observations over the monitoring period. The most recent observation (2026-06-25) confirmed:
- Minimal operator score (0)
- Stable routing attributes
- Consistent geolocation data
- No emergence of new threat indicators
Historical data indicates consistent behavior with no escalation in risk profile.
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## Technical Characteristics
- Open Ports: None detected
- DNS Resolution: Forward resolution to "localhost" only
- Reverse DNS: localhost
- TLS/HTTP Services: None detected
- WAF Violations: 0
- Honeypot Hits: 0
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## Recommended Actions
Based on the risk profile, the following firewall rules are recommended:
| Platform | Rule |
|---|---|
| iptables | `iptables -A INPUT -s 27.79.7.163 -j DROP` |
| nftables | `nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 27.79.7.163 drop` |
| nginx | `deny 27.79.7.163;` |
| pfSense | `27.79.7.163/32` |
| Cloudflare WAF | Block with expression: `ip.src eq 27.79.7.163` |
| AWS WAF | `Addresses: [27.79.7.163/32]` |
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## Intelligence Assessment
The IP represents legitimate Viettel Group infrastructure with moderate risk due to DNSBL listings and operator classification. The subnet environment is clean with no evidence of coordinated malicious activity. However, the presence on DNSBLs warrants continued monitoring and consideration of blocking at the network perimeter. No immediate threat action required beyond standard filtering.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
๐ข Ownership & Registration
| Organization | IRT-VNNIC-AP |
| ASN | AS7552 |
| Network Name | โ |
| CIDR Block | 27.79.0.0/21 |
| RIR | APNIC |
| Country | โ |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
๐ DNS Intelligence
| PTR | localhost |
| Forward Confirmed | No โ PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | localhost |
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 | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Unknown โ Insufficient routing data to classify |
๐ 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 | โ |
| HTTP Title | โ |
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 | 20% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 28% | 2 | 3 |
| services | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 19% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 15% | 2 | 2 |
| Overall | 20% | 11 | 17 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
๐ Observation Timeline ๐ Live
| First Seen | 2026-05-07 23:05:38 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-06-25 01:09:29 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-06-25 01:15:48 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 23 |
| Total Observations | 23 |
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