# IP INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 45.33.5.69/32
Classification: Low Risk / Cloud Infrastructure
Date: Current
Analyst: IPDebrief Intelligence Team
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## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Target IP 45.33.5.69/32 is a Linode cloud compute instance located in Richardson, Texas, US (ASN: 63949). Current risk score is 25 (Low Risk). The IP hosts a single open port (SSH: 22) and resolves to the hostname "prod-barium-us-central-25.li.binaryedge.ninja". No active threat indicators or malicious campaigns detected. The subnet demonstrates clean classification with zero abuse density.
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## NETWORK OWNERSHIP & INFRASTRUCTURE
- Organization: Linode (AS63949)
- CIDR Block: 45.33.0.0/17
- Infrastructure Type: Cloud Compute / Hosting
- Geolocation: Texas, Richardson, US
- Control Plane: BGP prefix 45.33.0.0/19, stable routing
- Risk Classification: Cloud-hosted infrastructure with basic operator score (0.2609)
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## OBSERVATION HISTORY ANALYSIS
Signal Count: 23 observations recorded
Key temporal signals indicate:
- Geolocation Inconsistencies: Multiple probes flagged geo_plausible=false with RTT violations (observed 56-60ms vs minimum possible 159.6ms for 7,979km distance)
- Reputation Signals: Alienvault OTX sources detected pulse activity with 17 named pulses
- DNS Resolution: Forward resolution confirmed to binaryedge.ninja domain
- TTL/RTT Analysis: Jitter observed at 3.76ms, consistent with cloud infrastructure latency patterns
No evidence of escalating threat persistence or malicious signal accumulation over time.
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## THREAT INDICATORS ASSESSMENT
| Indicator | Status |
|---|---|
| Tor Exit Node | Negative |
| Known Attacker | Negative |
| Spam Source | Negative |
| Blacklist Count | 0 |
| Threat Feeds | Empty |
| DNSBL Listed | 1 of 8 lists |
| Known Campaigns | None |
Threat Likelihood: None. No correlated IPs, certificate matches, or banner matches detected.
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## NETWORK RELATIONSHIPS
- DNS Associations: Multiple references to "prod-barium-us-central-25.li.binaryedge.ninja"
- Network Affiliations: Same network (LINODE) across all relationship queries
- Related Entities: Single hostname association with no organizational certificates or subnets
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## SUBNET ANALYSIS (45.33.5.0/24)
- Abuse Density: 0%
- Classification: Clean
- Total Siblings: 1
- Active Siblings: 1
- Threat Siblings: 0
No sibling IPs exhibit malicious activity. The /24 subnet shows no inherited risk.
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## SERVICE FINGERPRINTING
- Open Ports: TCP/22 (SSH - OpenSSH 8.9p1 Ubuntu-3ubuntu0.16)
- TLS Certificate: None detected
- HTTP Service: None active
- Server Banner: SSH service only
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## RECOMMENDED SECURITY ACTIONS
Based on current risk profile (Score: 25), no immediate blocking or rate-limiting actions recommended. Standard cloud infrastructure monitoring applies.
Suggested Firewall Configuration:
- No specific rules required at this time
- Monitor SSH traffic for unauthorized access attempts
- Verify legitimate ownership if this IP appears in logs
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## RISK ASSESSMENT CONCLUSION
IP 45.33.5.69/32 presents minimal threat to network security. The IP is hosted on legitimate Linode cloud infrastructure with no active threat indicators. While DNSBL listings exist (1 of 8 lists), these appear to be false positives or historical entries given the low-risk classification.
Recommended Action: Allow with standard monitoring. No blocking or rate-limiting required.
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*Generated by IPDebrief Intelligence Platform*
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Linode |
| ASN | AS63949 |
| Network Name | LINODE |
| CIDR Block | 45.33.0.0/17 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | prod-barium-us-central-25.li.binaryedge.ninja |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | us-central-61.mendelevium.li.prod.binaryedge.ninjaprod-barium-us-central-25.li.binaryedge.ninja |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 60% (Good) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Single-Service Host |
| Network Tier | Tier 3 — Basic operator with some routing infrastructure |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | ssh | tcp | Banner detected |
| Closed Ports | 25, 80, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (1 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS63949 |
| Network Prefix | 45.33.0.0/19 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 33% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 19% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 28% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 24% | 10 | 16 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Moderate (55%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-12 21:07:01 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-09-01 01:19:57 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-09-01 01:20:13 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 24 |
| Total Observations | 29 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 45.33.5.69
Who owns the IP address 45.33.5.69?
45.33.5.69 is registered to Linode. The address falls within the 45.33.0.0/17 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 45.33.5.69 located?
Geolocation data places 45.33.5.69 in Richardson, Texas, United States. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 45.33.5.69 malicious or safe?
45.33.5.69 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 45.33.5.69?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 45.33.5.69 is prod-barium-us-central-25.li.binaryedge.ninja. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
What ports are open on 45.33.5.69?
Responsive ports observed on 45.33.5.69 include 22. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.
Is 45.33.5.69 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
45.33.5.69 is classified as hosting infrastructure based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.