IPDEBRIEF THREAT INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING
Target: 45.76.216.225/32
Date: July 23, 2026
Classification: Moderate Risk (Score: 65/100)
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**EXECUTIVE SUMMARY**
IP 45.76.216.225 is a cloud compute infrastructure address owned by Vultr Holdings, LLC (AS20473), located in Tokyo, Japan. The IP demonstrates a moderate risk profile with no active threat indicators but is listed on three DNSBLs. The subnet shows clean classification with no neighborhood abuse density. Recommended action: Increase monitoring and implement defensive firewall rules.
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**OWNERSHIP & INFRASTRUCTURE**
- Organization: Vultr Holdings, LLC
- ASN: 20473 (Vultr)
- Network Block: 45.76.216.0/23
- Infrastructure Type: Cloud Compute / Hosting
- Service Purpose: Firewalled / No Services (No open ports detected)
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**GEOGRAPHIC ATTRIBUTES**
- Country: Japan (JP)
- Region/City: Tokyo, Heiwajima
- Geographic Consensus: Confirmed (1 source)
- Route Stability: Not stable (0 route changes in 30 days)
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**THREAT INDICATORS**
- Risk Score: 65/100 (Moderate)
- Known Attacker: No
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Spam Source: No
- Active Campaigns: None detected
- DNSBL Listings: 3 of 8 total lists
- Abuse Confidence: Not available
- Historical Threat Observations: 0
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**NETWORK BEHAVIOR**
- DNS Resolution: 45.76.216.225.vultrusercontent.com
- PTR Record: 45.76.216.225.vultrusercontent.com
- Forward Resolution: Confirmed (1 hostname)
- Control Plane: RPKI state unknown; IRR consistency unknown
- Trace: 17 hops to final destination
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**SUBNET ANALYSIS**
- Neighborhood: 45.76.216.225/24
- Abuse Density: 0% (Clean)
- Active Siblings: 0
- Threat Siblings: 0
- Total Siblings: 1
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**HISTORICAL OBSERVATIONS**
- Total Signals: 19 observations
- Most Recent: July 23, 2026 (JP geolocation, no threats)
- Earlier Signals: July 6, 2026 (US geolocation data from Cymru; subnet classified clean)
- Threat Persistence: None detected
- Ownership Changes: None recorded
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**RELATIONSHIP GRAPH**
- Network Association: NET-45-76-216-0-23 (repeated associations)
- DNS Associations: 45.76.216.225.vultrusercontent.com (3 entries)
- External Links: None identified
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**RECOMMENDED ACTIONS**
Monitoring:
- Increase logging verbosity and review recent activity
- Monitor for unusual traffic patterns from this IP
Firewall Rules:
```bash
# iptables
iptables -A INPUT -s 45.76.216.225 -j DROP
# nftables
nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 45.76.216.225 drop
# Nginx
deny 45.76.216.225;
# pfSense
45.76.216.225/32
# Cloudflare WAF
Block 45.76.216.225 — IPDebrief risk score 65
# AWS WAF
Addresses: 45.76.216.225/32
Description: IPDebrief risk 65
```
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**ASSESSMENT**
This IP presents a moderate-risk profile typical of cloud infrastructure used for various legitimate and potentially misconfigured purposes. The elevated risk score (65/100) combined with DNSBL listings suggests historical abuse activity, though no active threat indicators are currently observed. The clean subnet classification and lack of threat persistence indicate this may represent legacy reputation rather than current malicious activity. SOC teams should monitor but may consider blocking based on organizational security policies.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Vultr Holdings, LLC |
| ASN | AS20473 |
| Network Name | NET-45-76-216-0-23 |
| CIDR Block | 45.76.216.0/23 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | Japan |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 45.76.216.225.vultrusercontent.com |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | 45.76.216.225.vultrusercontent.com |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 60% (Good) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Single-Service Host |
| Network Tier | Hosting — Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
🔌 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 | AS20473 |
| Network Prefix | 45.76.192.0/19 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 38% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 15% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 13% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 20% | 10 | 15 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-05 05:35:44 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-27 00:10:53 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 06:53:52 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 23 |
| Total Observations | 25 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 45.76.216.225
Who owns the IP address 45.76.216.225?
45.76.216.225 is registered to Vultr Holdings, LLC. The address falls within the 45.76.216.0/23 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 45.76.216.225 located?
Geolocation data places 45.76.216.225 in Minamishinagawa, Tokyo, Japan. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 45.76.216.225 malicious or safe?
45.76.216.225 currently carries a moderate risk assessment, meaning some indicators warrant caution, but the evidence is mixed. This assessment is generated from continuously collected signals and can change over time.
What is the hostname for 45.76.216.225?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 45.76.216.225 is 45.76.216.225.vultrusercontent.com. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.
What ports are open on 45.76.216.225?
Responsive ports observed on 45.76.216.225 include 22. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.
Is 45.76.216.225 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
45.76.216.225 is classified as cloud infrastructure and hosting infrastructure based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.