# IP Intelligence Briefing: 3.112.68.157/32
## Executive Summary
IP 3.112.68.157 presents a low-risk profile with no open services, but observation history reveals conflicting geolocation signals and historical blacklist associations requiring continued monitoring.
## Profile Assessment
- Risk Score: 0 (Low Risk)
- Provider: Amazon Web Services (ASN 16509, 3.112.0.0/14)
- Organization: Amazon.com, Inc., US
- Geolocation: Chicago, IL, US (America/Chicago timezone)
- Network Classification: Infrastructure provider with no active services
- Service Status: Firewalled / No Services Detected
- Open Ports: None identified
- DNS Resolution: No PTR records, no reverse DNS
- Email Authentication: SPF: No, DMARC: No
- Blacklist Status: 0 lists, 0 abuse confidence score
## Threat Indicators
- Threat Classification: Not flagged as known attacker, spam source, or Tor exit node
- Campaign Association: No known campaigns linked
- Threat Feeds: No matches in threat feeds
- Abuse Confidence: Null (insufficient data)
- Behavioral Signals: No honeypot hits, enumeration strikes, or WAF violations
## Network Neighborhood Analysis
- Subnet: 3.112.68.0/24
- Abuse Density: 0 (no abuse activity detected in subnet)
- Neighbor Count: 0
- Risk Distribution: High: 0, Medium: 0, Low: 0
- Threat Siblings: 0
## Observation History (13 Observations)
- Geolocation Signals: Mixed signals observed, including Tokyo, Japan inference (confidence: 0.56) alongside US-based data
- Blacklist Activity: High-severity blacklist listings detected (8 total, 1 listed)
- DNS Records: DNSSEC validated (confidence: 0.90), amazonaws.com PTR record resolved
- ASN Resolution: Consistent with AMAZON-02 (ASN 16509)
- Temporal Data: No ownership changes, 0 threat persistence days
## Risk Assessment
The IP operates within Amazon's infrastructure without exposed services. While the current risk profile is low, the observation history indicates geographic signal inconsistency and historical blacklist associations. The subnet exhibits zero abuse density, suggesting this is an isolated infrastructure endpoint.
## Recommended Actions
- Firewall Rules: No immediate blocking required; pass traffic with monitoring
- Monitoring Level: Standard observation recommended
- Investigation Priority: Low – monitor for service activation or risk profile changes
- Action Items: None at this time
## SOC Analyst Notes
This IP represents cloud infrastructure with no exposed services. The primary concern is the geolocation signal inconsistency (US vs. Japan) and historical blacklist activity. Continue passive monitoring for behavioral changes. No immediate containment required.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Amazon Data Services Japan |
| ASN | AS16509 |
| Network Name | AMAZON-NRT |
| CIDR Block | 3.112.0.0/14 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | Japan |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | ec2-3-112-68-157.ap-northeast-1.compute.amazonaws.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | ec2-3-112-68-157.ap-northeast-1.compute.amazonaws.com |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 80% (Excellent) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Single-Service Host |
| Network Tier | Tier 3 — Basic operator with some routing infrastructure |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3389 | rdp | tcp | — |
| Closed Ports | 22, 25, 80, 443, 8080, 8443 (1 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS16509 |
| Network Prefix | 3.64.0.0/10 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 27% | 2 | 2 |
| routing | 25% | 1 | 2 |
| services | 19% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 13% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 23% | 10 | 14 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-12 14:59:13 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-31 16:10:40 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 06:27:42 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 22 |
| Total Observations | 24 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 3.112.68.157
Who owns the IP address 3.112.68.157?
3.112.68.157 is registered to Amazon Data Services Japan. The address falls within the 3.112.0.0/14 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 3.112.68.157 located?
Geolocation data places 3.112.68.157 in Tokyo, 13, Japan. The local time zone is Asia/Tokyo. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 3.112.68.157 malicious or safe?
3.112.68.157 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 3.112.68.157?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 3.112.68.157 is ec2-3-112-68-157.ap-northeast-1.compute.amazonaws.com. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
What ports are open on 3.112.68.157?
Responsive ports observed on 3.112.68.157 include 3389. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.
Is 3.112.68.157 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
3.112.68.157 is classified as cloud infrastructure and hosting infrastructure based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.