## INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 45.61.187.220/32
Classification: HIGH RISK β Immediate Monitoring/Blocking Recommended
Date: 2026-06-19
IP Address: 45.61.187.220
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IP 45.61.187.220 presents an elevated threat profile with an overall risk score of 80/100 (High Risk). The address is hosted on Frantech Solutions infrastructure (ASN 53667, PONYNET-15) in Miami, FL. The IP is associated with node3.anycasthub.com and is currently listed on 4 DNS blacklists. No active services were detected, but the IP maintains a persistent presence with 21 historical observations.
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TECHNICAL PROFILE
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Risk Score** | 80 (High Risk) |
| **Provider** | Frantech/BuyVM (BuyVM) |
| **ASN** | 53667 |
| **Organization** | FranTech Solutions |
| **Geolocation** | Miami, FL, US (geo validation implausible) |
| **Network Type** | Colocation Hosting |
| **DNS Resolution** | node3.anycasthub.com |
| **Open Services** | None detected |
| **DNSBL Status** | Listed on 4 of 8 blacklists |
| **RTT Validation** | Implausible (43ms observed vs 151.1ms minimum for 7,555km distance) |
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THREAT INDICATORS
Abuse Signals:
- Listed on 4 DNS blacklists
- Control plane operator score: 0.2609 (Basic)
- No known campaigns or threat feeds associated
- Not identified as Tor exit node, known attacker, or spam source
Network Classification Flags:
- Infrastructure Type: Colocation Hosting
- Connection Type: Firewalled / No Services
- Cloud/CDN/VPN/Proxy: Negative for all
- Hosting Service: Positive
- Stability Label: Not assigned
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OBSERVATION HISTORY
Signal Timeline: 21 total observations
Key historical signals:
- 2026-06-19: Operator classification "Basic" (confidence 0.60); Multi-dimension profile assessment (confidence 0.24)
- 2026-06-14: Subnet abuse density analysis (45.61.187.220/24) showing mixed classification; Geolocation signals flagged implausible
- Temporal: 0 ownership changes; 0 threat persistence days; 1 threat observation
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RELATIONSHIP GRAPH
Associated Entities (53 relationships):
- DNS: node3.anycasthub.com (multiple associations)
- Network: PONYNET-15
- Additional: 48+ unlisted relationships
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SUBNET ANALYSIS
45.61.187.220/24 Neighborhood:
- Abuse Density: 0.2857 (moderate)
- Total Siblings: 7
- Active Siblings: 3
- Threat Siblings: 2
- Inherited Risk: 4
Neighbor Risk Distribution:
| IP Address | Risk Score | Authority Score |
|---|---|---|
| 45.61.187.8 | 40 | 50 |
| 45.61.187.30 | 40 | 50 |
| 45.61.187.141 | 25 | 50 |
| 45.61.187.176 | 40 | 50 |
| 45.61.187.178 | 25 | 50 |
| 45.61.187.195 | 40 | 50 |
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RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Priority: Critical
Immediate Monitoring:
- Increase logging verbosity for this IP
- Review recent traffic/activity from this address
Firewall Implementation:
```bash
# iptables
iptables -A INPUT -s 45.61.187.220 -j DROP
# nftables
nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 45.61.187.220 drop
# nginx
deny 45.61.187.220;
# pfSense
45.61.187.220/32
# Cloudflare WAF
{"description":"Block 45.61.187.220 β IPDebrief risk score 80","action":"block","filter":{"expression":"ip.src eq 45.61.187.220"}}
# AWS WAF
{"Addresses":["45.61.187.220/32"],"Description":"IPDebrief risk 80"}
```
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ANALYST NOTES
- Geo Validation Anomaly: The claimed Miami, FL location contradicts RTT measurements (43ms observed vs 151.1ms minimum required for 7,555km distance). This suggests potential routing manipulation or spoofed geolocation data.
- Hosting Infrastructure: As a colocation hosting service, the IP may be used for legitimate purposes but also supports abuse cases. The "firewalled/no services" status suggests the IP may be in a dormant or misconfigured state.
- Subnet Context: The /24 subnet shows mixed abuse density with 2 threat-sibling IPs. Consider evaluating adjacent addresses for correlated activity.
- Risk Score Rationale: The elevated score (80) is driven by DNSBL listings, operator classification, and subnet abuse density rather than direct malicious activity indicators.
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Reporting Entity: IPDebrief Intelligence Platform
Classification Level: Internal Use β SOC Operations
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
π’ Ownership & Registration
| Organization | FranTech Solutions |
| ASN | AS53667 |
| Network Name | β |
| CIDR Block | β |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | β |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
π DNS Intelligence
| PTR | node3.anycasthub.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes β FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | node3.anycasthub.com |
π DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 40% (Fair) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
βοΈ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Hosting β Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
π Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| No open ports detected | |||
| 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 | 34% | 2 | 3 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 20% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 28% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 21% | 9 | 14 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) β 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Moderate (55%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
π Observation Timeline π Live
| First Seen | 2026-05-08 17:18:05 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-06-27 13:54:13 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-06-28 07:59:00 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 20 |
| Total Observations | 25 |
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