# IP INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING
IP Address: 45.45.237.176/32
Classification: Moderate Risk
Report Date: July 22, 2026
## Executive Summary
IP 45.45.237.176 presents a moderate security risk (score: 50) with no active threat indicators. The address is assigned to Infraly, LLC (ASN 400529) and resolves to hosted-by.infraly.co. The subnet demonstrates low overall abuse density with limited high-risk activity. Recommended action: monitor or block based on organizational policy.
## Ownership and Infrastructure
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Organization** | Infraly, LLC |
| **ASN** | 400529 |
| **CIDR Block** | 45.45.236.0/22 |
| **RIR** | ARIN |
| **Geolocation** | Chicago, PA, United States |
| **DNS** | hosted-by.infraly.co |
| **Email Auth** | SPF: Yes, DMARC: Yes |
## Network Role Classification
- Services: Firewalled / No Services Detected
- Infrastructure Type: Hosting Provider
- Cloud/CDN/Proxy: No
- VPN/Tor: No
- Bogon: No
## Threat Assessment
Current Risk Profile
- Overall Risk Score: 50 (Moderate)
- Abuse Confidence: Not Classified
- Blacklist Count: 0
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
Control Plane Data
- Operator Score: 0.2174 (Minimal)
- Route Stability: False
- DNSSEC Valid: Yes
- DNSBL Listings: 2 of 8 total lists
## Neighborhood Analysis (45.45.237.0/24)
Subnet Risk Distribution:
- High Risk: 0 (0%)
- Medium Risk: 3 (23%)
- Low Risk: 10 (77%)
Notable High-Risk Neighbors:
- 45.45.237.7 (Risk: 60)
- 45.45.237.171 (Risk: 60)
- 45.45.237.214 (Risk: 60)
The subnet exhibits low abuse density with scattered medium-risk activity. Target IP is not among the elevated-risk neighbors.
## Historical Observations
Signal History: 15 observations recorded
- Most Recent: July 22, 2026, 15:28 UTC
- Threat Persistence: None detected
- Ownership Changes: None
- Operator Score Trend: Consistent at 0.2174
Recent signals confirm stable ownership and minimal operator activity.
## Related Entities
| Type | Target |
|---|---|
| DNS Association | hosted-by.infraly.co |
| Network | INFRALY-LLC |
## Recommended Security Actions
Firewall Rules
```bash
# iptables
iptables -A INPUT -s 45.45.237.176 -j DROP
# nftables
nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 45.45.237.176 drop
# pfSense
45.45.237.176/32
```
WAF Configuration
- Cloudflare: Block IP with expression `ip.src eq 45.45.237.176`
- AWS WAF: Add 45.45.237.176/32 to blacklist
- nginx: `deny 45.45.237.176;`
## Analyst Notes
The IP address is assigned to a hosting provider with moderate risk classification. No active malicious indicators detected. The subnet shows isolated medium-risk activity rather than concentrated abuse. Blocking is recommended if organizational policy requires action on moderate-risk IPs, but the address may be permitted for legitimate hosting purposes. Monitor for changes in risk profile or emergence of threat indicators.
Classification: Unconfirmed Threat
Priority: Low-Medium
Action Required: Review against organizational security policy
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Infraly, LLC |
| ASN | AS400529 |
| Network Name | INFRALY-LLC |
| CIDR Block | 45.45.236.0/22 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | hosted-by.infraly.co |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | hosted-by.infraly.co |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 80% (Excellent) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Present |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Single-Service Host |
| Network Tier | Unknown — Insufficient routing data to classify |
🔌 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 | AS400529 |
| Network Prefix | 45.45.237.0/24 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| routing | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| Overall | 12% | 3 | 3 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-02 04:21:58 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-22 12:18:29 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 10:54:14 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 21 |
| Total Observations | 24 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 45.45.237.176
Who owns the IP address 45.45.237.176?
45.45.237.176 is registered to Infraly, LLC. The address falls within the 45.45.236.0/22 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 45.45.237.176 located?
Geolocation data places 45.45.237.176 in Chicago, IL, United States. The local time zone is America/Chicago. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 45.45.237.176 malicious or safe?
45.45.237.176 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 45.45.237.176?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 45.45.237.176 is hosted-by.infraly.co. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.
What ports are open on 45.45.237.176?
Responsive ports observed on 45.45.237.176 include 22. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.