## THREAT INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING
Target IP: 45.156.87.165/32
Classification: HIGH RISK (Score: 80/100)
Date: 2026-07-22
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IP 45.156.87.165 is a high-risk web server endpoint located in the Netherlands (Eygelshoven, Limburg) operating under ASN 197170 (TechTies-Inc). The IP presents elevated security concerns due to its High Risk classification, presence on 4 out of 8 DNSBL lists with at least one "high" severity listing, and exposure of administrative services including RDP (3389) and SSH (22).
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NETWORK OWNERSHIP & GEOLOCATION
- Organization: TechTies-Inc (mnt-nl-skylink2-1)
- ASN: 197170
- CIDR Block: 45.156.87.0/24
- RIR: ARIN
- Registered Country: NL (Netherlands)
- Region/City: Limburg, Eygelshoven
- Geo Validation: False (plausibility mismatch detected)
- Route Stability: False (BGP route instability observed)
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SERVICE EXPOSURE ANALYSIS
Open Ports Detected:
| Port | Protocol | Service | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | TCP | HTTP | Medium |
| 443 | TCP | HTTPS | Low |
| 22 | TCP | SSH | Medium-High |
| 8443 | TCP | HTTPS-Alt | Medium |
| 3389 | TCP | RDP | Critical |
TLS/Certificate Status: No valid TLS certificate detected
Reverse DNS: None configured
Email Authentication: SPF/DMARC not configured
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THREAT INDICATORS
- DNSBL Listings: 4/8 total lists (confirmed)
- Threat Persistence Days: 0
- Known Campaigns: None correlated
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not available
- Threat Feeds: Empty
Historical Signals: 47 observations recorded. One observation (2026-07-22 07:18:44) flagged DNSBL listings with "high" severity across multiple blacklist sources.
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SUBNET CONTEXT (45.156.87.0/24)
- Abuse Density: 0.086 (elevated)
- Total Siblings: 36
- Active Siblings: 21
- Threat Siblings: 9
- Classification: Mixed
- Inherited Risk Score: 10
Notable High-Risk Neighbors (Risk Score ≥65):
- 45.156.87.34 (80)
- 45.156.87.147 (80)
- 45.156.87.234 (80)
- 45.156.87.13, 45.156.87.93, 45.156.87.166, 45.156.87.178, 45.156.87.182, 45.156.87.204, 45.156.87.216, 45.156.87.253, 45.156.87.254 (all 65)
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CONTROL PLANE DATA
- Operator Score: 0.1304 (Minimal)
- RPKI State: Not validated
- IRR Consistency: Not validated
- Route Changes (30d): 0
- DNSSEC: Valid
- CAA Records: Not present
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RELATIONSHIP GRAPH
27 relationships identified, all mapping to the same network entity "TechTies-Inc". No external hostnames, certificates, or organizational links detected.
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RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1. Block Inbound RDP: Implement firewall rule to deny inbound TCP/3389 to 45.156.87.165/32. RDP exposure with no TLS certificate presents critical attack surface.
2. Monitor SSH Traffic: Review TCP/22 traffic patterns for brute-force or lateral movement indicators.
3. DNSBL Investigation: Investigate why the IP is listed on 4 DNSBL feeds. Request delisting from authoritative sources after remediation.
4. Subnet-wide Assessment: Evaluate all 35 sibling IPs in /24, particularly the 11 neighbors with Risk Score ≥65. Consider blocking or monitoring the high-risk subset.
5. Route Verification: Validate BGP route stability and operator controls given the isRouteStable flag.
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RISK RATING
Overall: HIGH (80/100)
Primary Concerns: DNSBL presence, RDP service exposure, subnet abuse density, route instability
Recommendation: Block at perimeter firewall, monitor for lateral activity, investigate DNSBL listings, assess subnet for coordinated abuse.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | mnt-nl-skylink2-1 |
| ASN | AS197170 |
| Network Name | TechTies-Inc |
| CIDR Block | 45.156.87.0/24 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| 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 | 20% (Poor) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not 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 | |||
| 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 | AS197170 |
| Network Prefix | 45.156.87.0/24 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 39% | 2 | 5 |
| routing | 24% | 2 | 3 |
| services | 28% | 2 | 3 |
| ownership | 22% | 3 | 4 |
| reputation | 22% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 24% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 26% | 12 | 21 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-02 10:20:29 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-24 12:51:52 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 09:49:02 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 26 |
| Total Observations | 27 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 45.156.87.165
Who owns the IP address 45.156.87.165?
45.156.87.165 is registered to mnt-nl-skylink2-1. The address falls within the 45.156.87.0/24 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 45.156.87.165 located?
Geolocation data places 45.156.87.165 in Eygelshoven, Limburg, 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 45.156.87.165 malicious or safe?
45.156.87.165 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.