# IP INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING
Target: 3.218.72.97/32
Classification: Amazon Web Services Cloud Infrastructure
Risk Level: LOW (Score: 25/100)
Date: 2026-06-27
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## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IP address 3.218.72.97 is identified as a low-risk Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud computing instance located in Ashburn, Virginia (US-VA). The IP is registered to ASN 14618 (AMAZON-AES) and resolves to the hostname ec2-3-218-72-97.compute-1.amazonaws.com. No active threat indicators, open ports, or malicious activity have been observed. The IP is part of a mostly clean subnet with minimal inherited risk.
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## OWNERSHIP & GEOLOCATION
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Organization | Amazon Data Services Northern Virginia |
| ASN | 14618 (AMAZON-AES) |
| Country | United States (US) |
| Region/City | Ashburn, Virginia |
| Coordinates | 39.04, -77.49 |
| Network Block | 3.208.0.0/12 (Amazon) |
| CIDR Classification | CloudCompute / Hosting |
Note: Geolocation validation shows RTT discrepancy (25ms vs. minimum possible 126.2ms for Ashburn, VA distance). This may indicate routing anomalies or measurement artifacts.
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## THREAT ASSESSMENT
Current Risk Score: 25/100 (LOW)
| Indicator | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Blacklist Count | Clean | 0 lists |
| Threat Feeds | None | No known campaigns |
| Is Tor Exit | No | Confirmed |
| Is Known Attacker | No | Confirmed |
| Is Spam Source | No | Confirmed |
| DNSBL Listed | 1/8 | Minor listing present |
| Open Ports | None | No services detected |
| TLS Cert | None | Not serving HTTPS |
Threat Indicators: None detected
Known Campaigns: None associated
Campaign Likelihood: Not applicable
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## OBSERVATION HISTORY
Historical observations (2026-06-14 to 2026-06-27) show consistent geolocation and ownership signals:
- Geolocation: Consistently resolved to Ashburn, VA with 0.28 confidence (multi-signal inference)
- ASN Resolution: High-confidence (0.85) ASN 14618 attribution on 2026-06-19
- Operator Score: 0.2609 (Basic classification)
- Ownership Stability: No changes observed
- Threat Persistence: 0 days (no persistent malicious activity)
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## NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS
Subnet: 3.218.72.97/24
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Abuse Density | 0 (Low) |
| Classification | Mostly Clean |
| Inherited Risk | 2/100 |
| Total Siblings | 1 |
| Active Siblings | 0 |
| Threat Siblings | 1 |
The subnet shows minimal abuse density with one threat sibling identified. The target IP itself remains isolated from active malicious activity.
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## NETWORK RELATIONSHIPS
Total Relationships: 61
Key associations include:
- DNS: ec2-3-218-72-97.compute-1.amazonaws.com
- Network: AMAZON-IAD (AWS Northern Virginia Region)
- Infrastructure: AWS Cloud Compute hosting environment
No malicious or suspicious entity relationships detected.
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## RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Firewall/Security Actions: No immediate blocking recommended.
Monitoring Guidance:
- Continue standard monitoring for cloud infrastructure traffic
- No blocking rules required at this time
- Monitor for any changes in risk score or threat indicators
- Review DNSBL listing (1 of 8 lists) if context warrants further investigation
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## INTELLIGENCE CONCLUSION
IP 3.218.72.97 represents normal AWS cloud infrastructure with no active threat indicators. The low risk score (25), clean blacklist status, and absence of open services indicate benign hosting behavior. No immediate defensive action is required. The IP should be treated as low-priority infrastructure in threat intelligence context.
Classification: LOW RISK β Infrastructure Monitoring Only
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
π’ Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Amazon Data Services Northern Virginia |
| ASN | AS14618 |
| Network Name | β |
| CIDR Block | β |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | β |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
π DNS Intelligence
| PTR | ec2-3-218-72-97.compute-1.amazonaws.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes β FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | ec2-3-218-72-97.compute-1.amazonaws.com |
π DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 80% (Excellent) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
βοΈ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Hosting β Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
π Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| No open ports detected | |||
| Server | β |
| HTTP Title | β |
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 | 24% | 2 | 3 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 24% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 26% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 39% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 22% | 9 | 14 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
π Observation Timeline π Live
| First Seen | 2026-05-13 19:05:04 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-06-27 23:48:07 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-06-28 17:53:14 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 20 |
| Total Observations | 23 |
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