45.55.178.138
# INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: IP 45.55.178.138/32
## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The target IP address 45.55.178.138/32 is registered to DigitalOcean, LLC and operates as a standard cloud computing infrastructure node. Risk assessment indicates low threat profile with no active malicious indicators. The IP presents no immediate defensive action requirements but warrants routine monitoring.
## INFRASTRUCTURE PROFILE
- IP Address: 45.55.178.138/32
- Organization: DigitalOcean, LLC
- Autonomous System: AS14061 (DIGITALOCEAN-45-55-0-0)
- CIDR Block: 45.55.0.0/16
- Infrastructure Type: CloudCompute
- Location: Clifton, NJ, US (40.06°N, -74.41°W)
- Classification: Cloud Hosting
## NETWORK SERVICES
The following services are actively advertised:
- TCP/80: HTTP
- TCP/443: HTTPS
- TCP/22: SSH (OpenSSH_9.7p1 Ubuntu-7ubuntu4.3)
Server banner identifies Caddy as the web server. No TLS certificate information available. DNS PTR records are absent, and forward resolution returns no hostnames.
## THREAT INTELLIGENCE
- Risk Score: 25 (Low Risk)
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not applicable
- Blacklist Status: 0 blacklists
- Known Campaigns: None detected
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
Control Plane Observations:
- DNSBL listings: 1 of 8 total lists
- Operator Score: 0.1304 (Minimal)
- Route stability: Unstable (route changes observed)
- BGP Prefix: 45.55.128.0/18
## GEOGRAPHIC VALIDATION
Geolocation data shows consensus across multiple sources. However, RTT validation detected a discrepancy: measured minimum RTT of 19ms contradicts the 119.4ms minimum possible for the reported 5,967km distance, suggesting potential geolocation reporting inaccuracy.
## OBSERVATION HISTORY (21 Total Signals)
Historical analysis reveals consistent cloud infrastructure characteristics across 21 observations. Recent signals (as of 2026-08-05) confirm:
- Cloud hosting classification maintained
- No residential or proxy characteristics
- Abuse density: 0
- Inherited subnet risk: 0
No temporal threat persistence patterns identified.
## SUBNET NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS (45.55.178.138/24)
- Abuse Density: 0 (Clean)
- Total Siblings: 1
- Active Siblings: 1
- Threat Siblings: 0
- Risk Distribution: No high or medium risk neighbors detected
## RELATIONSHIP GRAPH
Eight relationship entries identified, all referencing the parent network DIGITALOCEAN-45-55-0-0. No hostname, certificate, or organization-level relationships detected beyond network affiliation.
## RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Based on the low-risk profile and absence of threat indicators, no immediate firewall rules or mitigation actions are recommended. Standard network monitoring practices apply.
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🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | DigitalOcean, LLC |
| ASN | AS14061 |
| Network Name | DIGITALOCEAN-45-55-0-0 |
| CIDR Block | 45.55.0.0/16 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| 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 | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Web Server |
| Network Tier | Hosting — Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | http | tcp | — |
| 443 | https | tcp | — |
| 22 | ssh | tcp | Banner detected |
| Closed Ports | 25, 3389, 8080, 8443 (3 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | Web server detected |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS14061 |
| Network Prefix | 45.55.128.0/18 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 38% | 2 | 5 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| ownership | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 22% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 26% | 10 | 18 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-14 03:40:25 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-09-02 22:11:19 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-31 20:28:04 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 22 |
| Total Observations | 25 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 45.55.178.138
Who owns the IP address 45.55.178.138?
45.55.178.138 is registered to DigitalOcean, LLC. The address falls within the 45.55.0.0/16 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 45.55.178.138 located?
Geolocation data places 45.55.178.138 in Clifton, New Jersey, United States. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 45.55.178.138 malicious or safe?
45.55.178.138 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 ports are open on 45.55.178.138?
Responsive ports observed on 45.55.178.138 include 80, 443, 22. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.
Is 45.55.178.138 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
45.55.178.138 is classified as cloud infrastructure based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.