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# IPDEBRIEF INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING

Target IP: 42.200.230.175/32

Date: Current Assessment

Classification: Low Risk / Static Infrastructure

## Executive Summary

The target IP 42.200.230.175 presents a low-risk profile with a risk score of 25/100. The IP resolves to static infrastructure under the imsbiz.com domain (42-200-230-175.static.imsbiz.com), operated by HKT Limited (ASN 4760). While the primary profile indicates US-based location, historical observations reveal geographic inconsistencies with Hong Kong positioning. The IP maintains no active services or open ports, operating as a firewalled endpoint.

## Ownership and Network Context

• Origin ASN: 4760 (HKTIMS-AP - HKT Limited, HK)
• BGP Prefix: 42.200.224.0/19
• Registration: March 22, 2011
• RIR: APNIC
• Network Role: Static Infrastructure / No Active Services

The IP routes through Comcast networks with a traceroute path of 18 hops. Route stability is marked as false, indicating dynamic routing changes.

## DNS and Service Analysis

• PTR Record: 42-200-230-175.static.imsbiz.com
• Forward Resolution: Confirmed (1 hostname)
• DNSSEC Status: Valid
• Open Ports: None detected
• Service Banner: None
• TLS Certificate: None

The domain imsbiz.com exhibits no email authentication configuration (no SPF or DMARC records). DNSBL listings show 1 listing across 8 total lists.

## Geographic Observations

Profile geolocation indicates US-New York with 2 geo-sources, though consensus validation is false. Historical observations from July 2026 show conflicting geolocation data:

• One observation recorded Hong Kong (lat: 22.2578, lon: 114.1657)
• Other signals show US-based positioning

This geographic inconsistency warrants monitoring but does not indicate active threat behavior.

## Threat Indicators and Reputation

• Overall Risk Score: 25 (Low Risk)
• Blacklist Count: 0 (current profile)
• Known Campaigns: None
• Tor Exit/Proxy/VPN: False
• Abuse Confidence Score: Not applicable
• Reputation Sources: Not specified

Historical data indicates 13 observations over the reporting period. One observation recorded blacklist listings with high severity across 8 lists. No known attacker indicators, spam source flags, or threat feed matches were detected.

## Relationship Graph

The IP maintains a single relationship:

• DNS Association: 42-200-230-175.static.imsbiz.com (hostname)

No organizational, subnet, or certificate relationships were identified beyond the DNS record.

## Neighborhood Analysis

• Subnet: 42.200.230.175/24
• Neighbor Count: 0
• Abuse Density: 0
• Threat Siblings: 0
• Active Siblings: 0

The /24 subnet contains no neighboring IP addresses with detectable threat activity.

## Behavioral Indicators

• Honeypot Hits: 0
• Enumeration Strikes: 0
• WAF Violations: 0
• Total Incidents: 0
• Threat Persistence Days: 0
• Persistently Malicious: False

## Recommended Actions

1. Monitor Geographic Anomalies: Continue tracking the geographic inconsistency between US and HK signals. Investigate if this indicates legitimate multi-location deployment or potential spoofing.

2. DNSBL Monitoring: The IP shows 1 DNSBL listing. Monitor for escalation in blacklist status.

3. Passive Monitoring: No active blocking recommended. The IP presents as low-risk static infrastructure with no active services.

4. Baseline Establishment: No incidents or behavioral anomalies detected. Maintain passive monitoring posture.

5. Domain Reputation Check: imsbiz.com lacks email authentication. If this IP is contacted via email, verify sender legitimacy.

## Conclusion

IP 42.200.230.175 represents static, firewalled infrastructure under HKT Limited with minimal threat indicators. The geographic inconsistency and single DNSBL listing warrant periodic review but do not indicate immediate malicious activity. Recommended approach: passive monitoring with alerting on geographic or reputation changes.

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Generated by IPDebrief Intelligence Platform

Data Source: IPDebrief Signal Repository

Classification: Internal Use - SOC Analysis

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