# IP INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 37.212.24.79/32
## Executive Summary
IP address 37.212.24.79 is registered to Byfly in Vitebsk, Belarus (AS6697) and presents a moderate risk profile (score: 55/100). The IP is associated with dynamic PPPoE residential broadband infrastructure. While no active threat indicators were detected, the address appears on three DNSBL listings with maximum severity ratings, warranting defensive monitoring.
## Infrastructure Profile
- IP Address: 37.212.24.79/32
- ASN: 6697 (AS6697-MNT)
- Organization: BYFLY-VITEBSK-DYNAMIC
- Location: Vitebsk, Vitebsk Region, Belarus (BY)
- CIDR Block: 37.212.0.0/19
- Geolocation Accuracy: Consensus confirmed across multiple sources
- Network Classification: Residential PPPoE Dynamic (Firewalled / No Services)
- DNS PTR: mm-79-24-212-37.vitebsk.dynamic.pppoe.byfly.by
## Threat Assessment
- Risk Score: 55/100 (Moderate Risk)
- DNSBL Listings: 3 of 8 total lists (max severity: high)
- Known Threat Indicators: None detected
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not assigned
The IP's DNSBL presence indicates historical abuse activity. However, current threat indicators remain empty, suggesting the address is either dormant or the listings are legacy.
## Behavioral History
Analysis of 13 observations reveals consistent registry data with no ownership changes. Recent signals (as of 2026-07-23) confirm:
- Stable RIR registration (RIPE)
- Consistent organizational attribution to AS6697-MNT
- Persistent geographic attribution to Vitebsk, Belarus
- DNS records resolving to byfly.by domain
The absence of threat persistence indicators and zero threat observation count suggests this is not an actively exploited malicious endpoint.
## Network Environment
- Subnet Analysis: 37.212.24.79/24 neighborhood shows zero sibling IPs in the risk distribution (high: 0, medium: 0, low: 0)
- Abuse Density: 0%
- Network Classification: Isolated IP with no adjacent threat activity
## Recommended Actions
Based on the moderate risk profile, the following defensive measures are recommended:
1. Immediate: Increase logging verbosity for traffic from this IP address
2. Monitoring: Review recent activity patterns for anomalous behavior
3. Blocking Consideration: Implement block rules at the firewall level due to DNSBL presence
Firewall Rules:
- iptables: `iptables -A INPUT -s 37.212.24.79 -j DROP`
- nftables: `nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 37.212.24.79 drop`
- nginx: `deny 37.212.24.79;`
- pfSense: `37.212.24.79/32`
- Cloudflare WAF: Block IP with description "IPDebrief risk 55"
- AWS WAF: Add 37.212.24.79/32 to IP Set
## Intelligence Notes
The IP's residential PPPoE designation and dynamic IP classification indicate it is likely a consumer broadband address. While the moderate risk score and DNSBL listings suggest prior abuse, the current lack of active threat indicators suggests this may be a legacy listing or dormant endpoint. Continued monitoring is advised until activity patterns change.
Classification: Moderate Risk / Monitor
Last Updated: Current data from 2026-07-23 observations
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | AS6697-MNT |
| ASN | AS6697 |
| Network Name | BYFLY-VITEBSK-DYNAMIC |
| CIDR Block | 37.212.0.0/19 |
| RIR | RIPE |
| Country | BY |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | mm-79-24-212-37.vitebsk.dynamic.pppoe.byfly.by |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | mm-79-24-212-37.vitebsk.dynamic.pppoe.byfly.by |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 40% (Fair) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| 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 | |||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS6697 |
| Network Prefix | 37.212.24.0/21 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 28% | 2 | 3 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 8% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 13% | 8 | 11 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-05 23:58:34 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-27 03:01:05 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 06:21:02 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 17 |
| Total Observations | 18 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 37.212.24.79
Who owns the IP address 37.212.24.79?
37.212.24.79 is registered to AS6697-MNT. The address falls within the 37.212.0.0/19 network block. Registration is held at RIPE.
Where is 37.212.24.79 located?
Geolocation data places 37.212.24.79 in Vitebsk, Vitebsk, BY. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 37.212.24.79 malicious or safe?
37.212.24.79 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 37.212.24.79?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 37.212.24.79 is mm-79-24-212-37.vitebsk.dynamic.pppoe.byfly.by. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.