Threat Intelligence Briefing: IP 45.153.34.205/32
Summary:
The IP address 45.153.34.205/32 was associated with a range of activities and attributes that warranted attention. Analysis of available data indicated that this IP address had connections to both legitimate services and potential cybersecurity concerns.
Observation History:
- The IP address was observed engaging in network traffic that included both typical web browsing patterns and several anomalies. The anomalies consisted of irregular access patterns and attempts to connect to known malicious domains.
- Over a specified period, the IP was seen accessing multiple geographically distributed servers, some of which are documented as hosting services known for facilitating DDoS attacks.
- Historical logs showed a spike in outbound traffic to certain IP ranges that have previously been flagged for harboring command and control (C2) infrastructure.
Relationships:
- The IP address was found to have connections with other IPs within the same /24 range (45.153.34.0/24), suggesting a shared network environment. Some of these IPs had past incidents related to malware distribution.
- DNS queries from 45.153.34.205/32 were traced to a domain that was once part of a phishing campaign, indicating potential malicious intent or compromise.
Neighborhood Data:
- The neighboring IP addresses have been linked to both reputable organizations and entities with a history of cyber threats. This mixed environment could imply either benign use with incidental exposure to malicious actors or a compromised network within a legitimate setting.
- Network analysis revealed that traffic from 45.153.34.205/32 often traversed nodes known for data exfiltration activities, suggesting potential unauthorized data transfer.
Actionable Insights:
- Monitor for continued anomalous traffic patterns, especially outbound to previously flagged IP ranges.
- Investigate any associated domain names or services that may be compromised or acting as proxies for malicious activities.
- Consider implementing additional security controls or segmentation for the network segment identified to prevent further unauthorized activities.
- Engage in further threat hunting to identify any potential persistence mechanisms or indicators of compromise (IOCs) linked to this IP address.
Conclusion:
The IP address 45.153.34.205/32 demonstrated a combination of legitimate and suspicious activities, necessitating ongoing monitoring and investigation to mitigate potential threats. Coordination with incident response and network security teams is advised to address any findings promptly.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
๐ข Ownership & Registration
| Organization | mnt-de-xsserver-1 |
| ASN | AS197170 |
| Network Name | TechTies-Inc |
| CIDR Block | 45.153.34.0/24 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | NL |
| 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 | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Tier 3 โ Basic operator with some routing infrastructure |
๐ 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 | โ |
| HTTP Title | โ |
๐ TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | โ |
| Valid Until | โ |
๐ฏ Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 28% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| services | 15% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 39% | 3 | 7 |
| reputation | 26% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 26% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 28% | 12 | 22 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
๐ Observation Timeline ๐ Live
| First Seen | 2026-05-07 23:04:21 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-06-23 13:23:18 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-06-23 13:33:17 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 27 |
| Total Observations | 31 |
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