# IP Intelligence Briefing: 3.248.185.40/32
Classification: Cloud Infrastructure Asset (Amazon Web Services)
Risk Level: Low Risk
Date: 2026-08-04
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## Executive Summary
IP address 3.248.185.40 is identified as an Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud compute endpoint deployed in Dublin, Ireland (AS16509). The address presents low-risk characteristics with zero threat indicators, no open ports, and clean neighborhood classification. No security actions are required.
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## Infrastructure Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **IP Address** | 3.248.185.40/32 |
| **ASN** | 16509 (AMAZON-02) |
| **Organization** | Amazon Data Services Ireland Limited |
| **Network Name** | AMAZON-DUB |
| **CIDR Block** | 3.248.0.0/13 |
| **Location** | Dublin, Ireland (IE) |
| **Infrastructure Type** | CloudCompute |
| **Network Classification** | Provider / Cloud |
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## Threat Assessment
Risk Indicators
- Risk Score: 0 (Low Risk)
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not applicable
- Blacklist Count: 0
- Known Campaigns: None identified
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
Network Signals
- Open Ports: None detected
- Services: Firewalled / No Services
- DNS Resolution: Forward confirmed
- PTR Record: ec2-3-248-185-40.eu-west-1.compute.amazonaws.com
- Forward Hostnames: ec2-3-248-185-40.eu-west-1.compute.amazonaws.com
- Email Authentication: SPF and DMARC records present
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## Temporal Analysis
Observation History
- Total Observations: 21 signals
- Latest Observation: 2026-08-04T19:47:08 UTC
- Threat Persistence Days: 0
- Is Persistently Malicious: No
Historical Trend
Recent observations confirm consistent AWS infrastructure classification:
- ASN 16509 (Amazon) identified in 2026-08-04 observations
- Subnet 3.248.185.40/24 classified as "clean" with 0 abuse density
- No escalation in threat indicators over observation period
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## Neighborhood Analysis
Subnet: 3.248.185.40/24
- Abuse Density: 0.0 (Clean)
- Classification: Clean
- Inherited Risk: 0
- Total Siblings: 1
- Active Siblings: 1
- Threat Siblings: 0
- High-Risk Neighbors: 0
- Medium-Risk Neighbors: 0
- Low-Risk Neighbors: 0
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## Relationship Graph
The IP maintains relationships with:
- Network Associations: AMAZON-DUB (multiple entries)
- DNS Associations: ec2-3-248-185-40.eu-west-1.compute.amazonaws.com (multiple entries)
- Total Relationships: 23
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## Recommended Actions
| Category | Status |
|---|---|
| **Security Recommendations** | None required |
| **Firewall Rules** | Not applicable |
| **Traffic Handling** | Allow (standard cloud infrastructure) |
Note: This address represents standard AWS cloud infrastructure. No blocking or monitoring actions are recommended based on current threat intelligence.
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## Control Plane Data
- Origin ASN: 16509
- BGP Prefix: 3.248.0.0/13
- Route Stability: Not stable
- RPKI State: Not available
- DNSSEC Valid: Yes
- DNSBL Listed: 0 (of 8 total lists checked)
- Route Changes (30d): 0
- Is MOAS: No
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Analyst Notes: This IP address represents legitimate Amazon Web Services cloud infrastructure. The absence of open ports, combined with zero threat indicators and clean neighborhood classification, indicates normal cloud compute behavior. No defensive action is warranted.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Amazon Data Services Ireland Limited |
| ASN | AS16509 |
| Network Name | AMAZON-DUB |
| CIDR Block | 3.248.0.0/13 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | Ireland |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | ec2-3-248-185-40.eu-west-1.compute.amazonaws.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | ec2-3-248-185-40.eu-west-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 | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Hosting — Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
🔌 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 | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS16509 |
| Network Prefix | 3.248.0.0/13 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 27% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 19% | 1 | 2 |
| services | 15% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 20% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 22% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 28% | 2 | 4 |
| Overall | 22% | 10 | 18 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-02 04:21:46 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-25 06:10:57 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 09:08:10 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 23 |
| Total Observations | 26 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 3.248.185.40
Who owns the IP address 3.248.185.40?
3.248.185.40 is registered to Amazon Data Services Ireland Limited. The address falls within the 3.248.0.0/13 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 3.248.185.40 located?
Geolocation data places 3.248.185.40 in Dublin, D, Ireland. The local time zone is Europe/Dublin. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 3.248.185.40 malicious or safe?
3.248.185.40 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 3.248.185.40?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 3.248.185.40 is ec2-3-248-185-40.eu-west-1.compute.amazonaws.com. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
Is 3.248.185.40 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
3.248.185.40 is classified as cloud infrastructure based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.