INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 45.61.187.10
Classification: Threat Intelligence Assessment | Date: 2026-08-05
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## Executive Summary
IP address 45.61.187.10 presents low-risk characteristics (risk score: 25/100) but operates within a hosting infrastructure environment requiring monitoring. The address is associated with FranTech Solutions (PONYNET-15) and resolves to VPN-related hostname infrastructure.
## Technical Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Risk Score | 25 (Low Risk) |
| ASN/Provider | 53667 / FranTech Solutions |
| Organization | PONYNET-15 (45.61.128.0/18) |
| Location | Miami, Florida, US |
| Infrastructure Type | Colocation Hosting / Single-Service Host |
| DNS Resolution | vpn2.vpntoplist.org |
| Open Ports | 3389/TCP (RDP) |
| DNSBL Status | Listed on 1 of 8 lists |
## Network Context Analysis
Subnet Environment: /24 subnet (45.61.187.0/24) exhibits moderate abuse density (20%). Risk distribution across 10 sibling IPs:
- High Risk: 1 (45.61.187.220 - score 80)
- Medium Risk: 5 (scores 25-50)
- Low Risk: 3 (scores 20-25)
Relationship Graph: 12 relationships identified, all DNS associations to vpn2.vpntoplist.org, indicating stable infrastructure usage with consistent hostname resolution.
## Historical Observation Analysis
22 observations collected since July 2026 reveal:
- No ownership changes detected
- Zero threat observation count
- No persistent malicious activity (threat persistence: 0 days)
- Stable control plane characteristics (route stability: false, but minimal BGP prefix changes)
- ICMP validation blocked, geographic validation plausible (distance: 7,555 km from probe origin)
## Threat Indicators
- Reputation: Low Risk
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Campaign Matches: None
- Blacklist Count: 0 (despite DNSBL listing on 1 of 8 lists)
## Actionable Recommendations
1. Monitor RDP Exposure: Port 3389/tcp is open. Implement network segmentation if not required for legitimate administration.
2. Subnet Monitoring: Track activity from high-risk sibling 45.61.187.220 (risk score 80) and medium-risk neighbors.
3. DNSBL Investigation: Investigate reason for DNSBL listing on 1 of 8 lists (dnsblListedCount: 1).
4. VPN Infrastructure: DNS association with vpn2.vpntoplist.org suggests VPN gateway function. Validate legitimate use case.
5. Baseline Establishment: Establish baseline for normal traffic patterns; current profile shows no persistent malicious behavior.
## Risk Assessment
Overall Threat Level: LOW (Score: 25/100)
The IP represents typical hosting infrastructure with standard security concerns (RDP exposure, minimal DNSBL listing). No indicators of active malicious behavior. Historical data confirms stable, non-malicious activity pattern. Monitor subnet-level activity and high-risk neighbors for contextual threat correlation.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
π’ Ownership & Registration
| Organization | FranTech Solutions |
| ASN | AS53667 |
| Network Name | PONYNET-15 |
| CIDR Block | 45.61.128.0/18 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
π DNS Intelligence
| PTR | vpn2.vpntoplist.org |
| Forward Confirmed | No β PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | vpn2.vpntoplist.org |
π DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 20% (Poor) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
βοΈ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Single-Service Host |
| Network Tier | Hosting β Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
π Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3389 | rdp | tcp | β |
| Closed Ports | 22, 25, 80, 443, 8080, 8443 (1 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | β |
| HTTP Title | β |
π TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | β |
| Valid Until | β |
π― Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 30% | 2 | 3 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 19% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 17% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 22% | 10 | 14 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
π Observation Timeline π Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-27 15:46:53 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-12 21:44:28 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-12 21:47:51 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 22 |
| Total Observations | 25 |
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