# IP Intelligence Briefing: 3.248.209.38/32
## Executive Summary
IP 3.248.209.38 is a low-risk AWS cloud compute instance located in Dublin, Ireland (eu-west-1). The IP is currently classified as Low Risk with a risk score of 25/100. No active threat indicators or malicious campaigns associated. The address represents legitimate AWS infrastructure with no open services detected.
## Profile Overview
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Risk Score** | 25 (Low Risk) |
| **ASN** | 16509 |
| **Organization** | Amazon Data Services Ireland Limited |
| **Network** | AMAZON-DUB (3.248.0.0/13) |
| **Geolocation** | Dublin, Ireland (IE) |
| **Infrastructure Type** | CloudCompute |
| **Classification** | AWS EC2 Instance |
## Threat Assessment
- Blacklist Status: 0 current listings
- Threat Feeds: None detected
- Known Campaigns: None
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not applicable
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
The IP shows no active malicious behavior. Historical data indicates 8 blacklist listings previously, but current status is clean.
## Network Characteristics
- PTR Record: ec2-3-248-209-38.eu-west-1.compute.amazonaws.com
- Forward Resolution: Confirmed
- Open Ports: None detected
- HTTP/TLS Services: No services detected (firewalled)
- DNSSEC: Valid
## Neighborhood Analysis
The /24 subnet (3.248.209.38/24) shows:
- Abuse Density: 1 (mostly_clean)
- Total Siblings: 1
- Threat Siblings: 1
- Inherited Risk: 2/100
- Subnet Classification: mostly_clean
The subnet contains minimal malicious activity relative to total IP count.
## Relationship Graph
- DNS Associations: 48 relationships, all pointing to the same AWS EC2 hostname
- Network Association: AMAZON-DUB
- No lateral threat connections identified
## Observation History
- Total Signals: 21 observations
- Most Recent: 2026-07-23
- Geolocation Shifts: Historical ASN resolution showed US; current geolocation Dublin, IE
- Threat Persistence: 0 days (not persistently malicious)
- Route Stability: Route changes observed (0 in last 30 days)
## Recommended Actions
Based on the low-risk profile and AWS infrastructure classification:
- No immediate blocking recommended
- Monitor for behavioral changes if this IP begins showing anomalous traffic patterns
- Standard AWS cloud traffic handling applies
## Intelligence Narrative
This IP represents a legitimate AWS EC2 instance in the Ireland region. The profile indicates standard cloud infrastructure behavior with no active threat indicators. The 25-point risk score reflects normal baseline for cloud infrastructure, not malicious activity. The IP's PTR record confirms AWS ownership, and DNS resolution is properly configured.
SOC Analyst Guidance: Treat as benign cloud traffic. No firewall rules required at this time. Continue standard logging and monitoring practices. No escalation or investigation warranted unless behavioral anomalies emerge.
Classification: LOW RISK - INFRASTRUCTURE
Confidence: HIGH (based on multiple data sources)
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 | ec2-3-248-209-38.eu-west-1.compute.amazonaws.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | ec2-3-248-209-38.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 | 30% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 19% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 24% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 21% | 10 | 16 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-05 17:50:47 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-27 03:14:19 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 06:18:32 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 23 |
| Total Observations | 26 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 3.248.209.38
Who owns the IP address 3.248.209.38?
3.248.209.38 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 3.248.209.38 located?
Geolocation data places 3.248.209.38 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 3.248.209.38 malicious or safe?
3.248.209.38 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 3.248.209.38?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 3.248.209.38 is ec2-3-248-209-38.eu-west-1.compute.amazonaws.com. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
Is 3.248.209.38 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
3.248.209.38 is classified as cloud infrastructure and hosting infrastructure based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.