37.140.254.248 is an IPv4 address operated by ExpressVPN (AS206092), geolocated to Zurich, Netherlands. As of October 23, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Moderate Risk (50/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
# IP Intelligence Briefing: 37.140.254.248/32
Date: Current Analysis
Classification: LOW RISK / DEFENSIVE
Target: 37.140.254.248/32
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## Executive Summary
IP address 37.140.254.248 belongs to ExpressVPN (ASN 206092) and is classified as Low Risk with a risk score of 25. The IP is firewalled with no active services detected and demonstrates stable ownership characteristics. No threat indicators, abuse reports, or malicious campaign associations have been identified.
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## Ownership and Network Context
- Organization: ExpressVPN
- ASN: 206092
- Network: NL-LAYERSWITCH1-20210921
- CIDR Block: 37.140.254.0/24
- Registration Authority: RIPE NCC
- Abuse Contact: Available via RDAP
The IP operates within a commercial VPN provider infrastructure, consistent with the organization's service model.
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## Geolocation Data
- Country: Netherlands (NL)
- Region/City: Zurich
- Coordinates: 52.13° N, 5.29° E
- Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
- Location Accuracy: 150 km radius
- Geo Consensus: Validated across multiple sources
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## Threat Assessment
| Indicator | Status |
|---|---|
| Reputation | Low Risk |
| Risk Score | 25 |
| Known Attacker | No |
| Spam Source | No |
| Tor Exit Node | No |
| Blacklist Count | 0 |
| Threat Indicators | None |
| Campaign Likelihood | None |
No malicious activity or threat indicators associated with this address.
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## Network Services and DNS
- Open Ports: None detected
- Service Status: Firewalled / No Services
- TLS Certificate: None
- Forward Resolution: 0 hostnames
- DNSSEC: Valid
- Email Authentication: No SPF/DMARC records configured
The IP presents no external-facing services and is not configured for email transmission.
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## Control Plane Analysis
- Route Stability: False
- BGP Prefix: 37.140.254.0/24
- Operator Score: 0.1304 (Minimal)
- DNSBL Listed: 1 of 8 total lists
- RPKI State: Not available
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## Neighborhood Analysis (37.140.254.0/24)
- Total Subnet Siblings: 20
- Active Siblings: 0
- Threat Siblings: 4
- Abuse Density: 0.2 (Low)
- Classification: Mostly Clean
- Inherited Risk: 8
The subnet demonstrates minimal abuse density with most sibling IPs maintaining low-risk profiles. Four sibling IPs flagged as threats, representing 20% of the address space.
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## Observation History Summary
15 signal observations collected with consistent characteristics:
- Recent Activity: 2026-07-24T01:56:36 UTC
- Geolocation Stability: Consistent NL/Zurich positioning
- RTT Consistency: 104-113 ms average
- Ownership Changes: 0
- Threat Persistence: 0 days
- Is Persistently Malicious: False
Historical data indicates stable network characteristics without emerging threat patterns.
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## Relationships Graph
- Network Relationships: NL-LAYERSWITCH1-20210921 (repeated entries)
- Hostname Associations: None
- Organizational Links: None detected
- Certificate Associations: None
No external relationships beyond the immediate network namespace.
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## Recommended Actions
No immediate defensive actions required. The IP address presents as a legitimate commercial VPN infrastructure endpoint with no active threat indicators. Standard monitoring protocols apply.
Reference: No firewall rules or blocking recommendations generated based on current risk profile.
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Briefing Prepared By: IP Intelligence Analysis System
Data Source: IPDebrief Intelligence Platform
Confidence Level: High (Multiple signal validations)
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | ExpressVPN |
| ASN | AS206092 |
| Network Name | NL-LAYERSWITCH1-20210921 |
| CIDR Block | 37.140.254.0/24 |
| RIR | RIPE |
| Country | NL |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR Record | No PTR |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 0% (None) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Unknown — Insufficient routing data to classify |
🔌 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 | AS206092 |
| Network Prefix | 37.140.254.0/24 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| routing | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 25% | 1 | 2 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 20% | 5 | 6 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-06 06:01:40 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-02 03:56:52 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-10-23 11:57:33 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 19 |
| Total Observations | 21 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 37.140.254.248
Who owns the IP address 37.140.254.248?
37.140.254.248 is registered to ExpressVPN. The address falls within the 37.140.254.0/24 network block. Registration is held at RIPE.
Where is 37.140.254.248 located?
Geolocation data places 37.140.254.248 in Zurich, Zurich, Netherlands. The local time zone is Europe/Amsterdam. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 37.140.254.248 malicious or safe?
37.140.254.248 currently carries a moderate risk assessment, meaning some indicators warrant caution, but the evidence is mixed. This assessment is generated from continuously collected signals and can change over time.