# IPDEBRIEF INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING
Target: 38.76.160.52/32
Classification: Low Risk Infrastructure IP
Date: Current Intelligence Cycle
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## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IP 38.76.160.52 presents as a low-risk network infrastructure address associated with Cogent Communications, LLC. The IP exhibits minimal threat activity, no open services, and limited blacklist presence. However, neighborhood analysis reveals adjacent IPs with elevated risk scores, warranting contextual monitoring.
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## PROFILE ANALYSIS
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Risk Score** | 15 (Low Risk) |
| **Provider** | Cogent Communications, LLC (ASN 401701) |
| **Network** | COGENT-A (38.0.0.0/8) |
| **Geolocation** | Hong Kong (Kwai Chung) |
| **DNSBL Listed** | 1 of 8 lists (medium severity) |
| **Open Ports** | None detected |
| **Service Status** | Firewalled / No Services |
Key Indicators:
- No known campaigns or threat feed associations
- Not identified as Tor exit node, proxy, CDN, or residential
- DNSSEC validation confirmed
- RPKI state not verified; route stability flagged as false
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## OBSERVATION HISTORY
Total Signals: 13 observations
Most Recent Activity: 2026-07-30
Notable Signals:
- DNSSEC validation confirmed (confidence: 0.90)
- Traceroute: 17 hops via Comcast and NTT transit networks
- Geographic data inconsistencies detected (HK consensus vs US signals in probe data)
- Blacklist detection: 1 listing with medium severity
- No ownership changes or persistent malicious activity patterns
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## NETWORK RELATIONSHIPS
- Network Association: COGENT-A (2 relationships)
- Related Entities: No hostname, certificate, or organization links detected
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## NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS
Subnet: 38.76.160.52/24
Abuse Density: 0%
Neighbor Count: 2
| Neighbor IP | Risk Score | Authority Score |
|---|---|---|
| 38.76.160.193 | 50 | 50 |
| 38.76.160.194 | 55 | 50 |
Assessment: Target IP shows minimal risk, but adjacent IPs in the /24 demonstrate elevated risk scores (50-55), suggesting potential co-location with higher-risk infrastructure.
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## THREAT INDICATORS
- Active Threats: None
- Known Campaigns: None
- Campaign Likelihood: Not applicable
- Threat Persistence: 0 days
- Honeypot Hits: 0
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## RECOMMENDATIONS
For SOC Analysts:
1. Monitor: Adjacent IPs 38.76.160.193 and 38.76.160.194 show elevated risk; correlate traffic patterns if observed
2. Block: No immediate blocking required for 38.76.160.52; low-risk profile supports continued communication
3. Investigate: If connection attempts originate from this IP without established relationships, verify legitimacy against network baselines
4. Context: Cogent Communications is a Tier 1 transit provider; treat as legitimate infrastructure unless threat intelligence indicates otherwise
Priority: LOW
Action Required: Monitor only; no immediate defensive action needed
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Generated by: IPDebrief Intelligence Platform
Data Source: Real-time IP reputation and threat intelligence feeds
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
๐ข Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Cogent Communications, LLC |
| ASN | AS401701 |
| Network Name | COGENT-A |
| CIDR Block | 38.0.0.0/8 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
๐ DNS Intelligence
| PTR Record | No PTR |
| Forward Confirmed | No โ PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
๐ DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 20% (Poor) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
โ๏ธ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Web Server |
| Network Tier | Unknown โ Insufficient routing data to classify |
๐ Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | http | tcp | โ |
| 443 | https | tcp | โ |
| 22 | ssh | tcp | |
| Closed Ports | 25, 3389, 8080, 8443 (3 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | nginx |
| HTTP Title | โ |
| SSH Version | SSH-2.0-OpenSSH_7.4 |
๐ TLS Certificate
| SANs | img.xmapi.com.cn |
| Valid From | 2026-06-01T12:25:05+00:00 |
| Valid Until | 2026-08-30T12:25:04+00:00 |
| TLS Protocol | Tls13 |
| Cipher Suite | TLS_AES_256_GCM_SHA384 |
| Signature Algorithm | sha256RSA |
| Validity Period | 89 days |
| Serial Number | 05EAF44A95ED6BE6C248BC03E9922C5575D5 |
| Thumbprint | 7DF2C9D933BD95467C1F30ACFFD9345211C520CA |
๐ฏ Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| routing | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| services | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| ownership | 25% | 1 | 2 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| Overall | 4% | 1 | 2 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
๐ Observation Timeline ๐ Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-25 14:53:14 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-07-30 04:33:17 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-07-30 04:51:06 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 18 |
| Total Observations | 18 |
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