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46.4.76.242

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# IP Intelligence Briefing: 46.4.76.242/32

Classification: LOW RISK — Cloud Infrastructure

Date: 2026-08-05

Prepared For: SOC Operations

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## Executive Summary

Target IP 46.4.76.242 is a low-risk cloud hosting address owned by Hetzner Online GmbH. Risk assessment yields a score of 25 (Low Risk), with no active threat indicators, no blacklist presence, and a clean neighborhood profile. The IP operates as a firewalled cloud compute instance with no open services. SOC teams may monitor but no immediate blocking actions are warranted.

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## Ownership & Infrastructure

AttributeValue
**Organization**Hetzner Online GmbH - Contact Role
**ASN**24940 (Hetzner Online GmbH)
**Netname**HETZNER-fsn1-dc5
**CIDR Block**46.4.76.224/27
**Geolocation**Falkenstein, Saxony, Germany (DE)
**Coordinates**51.17°N, 10.45°E
**Infrastructure Type**Cloud Compute / Hosting
**Service Purpose**Firewalled / No Services

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## Threat Assessment

IndicatorStatus
**Risk Score**25 / 100 (Low Risk)
**Abuse Confidence**Not Applicable
**Blacklist Count**0
**Tor Exit Node**No
**Known Attacker**No
**Spam Source**No
**Threat Feeds**None Detected
**Known Campaigns**None Correlated

Threat Indicators: No active indicators present in threat feeds, DNS blacklists, or known attacker databases.

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## Network Neighborhood Analysis

Subnet Profile: 46.4.76.0/24

The /24 subnet shows no evidence of coordinated abuse activity. No neighboring IPs flagged for malicious behavior.

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## DNS & Hostname Resolution

FieldValue
**PTR Record**static.242.76.4.46.clients.your-server.de
**Forward Resolution**Confirmed
**Domain**your-server.de
**Hosted Domain Count**0
**SPF Record**Present
**DMARC Record**Present

DNS configuration indicates legitimate mail authentication (SPF/DMARC) with no misconfiguration detected.

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## Service Analysis

The infrastructure reports as "Firewalled / No Services," suggesting the instance is configured without public-facing services or is behind strict firewall rules.

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## Control Plane Analysis

MetricValue
**Origin ASN**24940
**BGP Prefix**46.4.0.0/16
**Route Stability**False
**DNSSEC Valid**Yes
**Has CAA**Yes
**DNSBL Listed**1 / 8 (Minor)
**Operator Score**0.3478 (Basic)

The IP has minimal DNSBL presence with an operator score of "Basic," indicating limited but non-zero reputation concerns that do not impact overall risk profile.

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## Historical Observation Summary

Total Observations: 22

Recent Activity: 2026-08-05 (Latest)

Threat Persistence Days: 0

Is Persistently Malicious: No

Historical signals show consistent geolocation (DE), DNS resolution, and ASN attribution with no escalation in threat indicators. The IP has not demonstrated persistent malicious behavior over the observation period.

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## Relationship Graph

Linked Entities:

The relationship graph indicates a single DNS hostname association and multiple network-level relationships within the Hetzner infrastructure.

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## Recommended Security Actions

Current Risk Score: 25 (Low Risk)

Recommendations: None

No specific firewall rules or blocking actions recommended based on current risk profile. The IP presents as legitimate cloud infrastructure with no active threat indicators.

Monitoring Guidance: Standard traffic monitoring appropriate. No immediate blocking or quarantine actions warranted.

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Analyst Notes: This IP represents normal cloud hosting infrastructure from Hetzner Online GmbH. The clean neighborhood profile, absence of threat indicators, and proper DNS/mail authentication configuration support classification as low-risk. SOC teams may include in allow-list if traffic patterns confirm legitimate use, or continue passive monitoring as part of standard baseline operations.

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End of Briefing

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🌍 Geolocation

Country🇩🇪 Germany
RegionSaxony
CityFalkenstein
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Latitude51.17
Longitude10.45

🏢 Ownership & Registration

OrganizationHetzner Online GmbH - Contact Role
ASNAS24940
Network NameHETZNER-fsn1-dc5
CIDR Block46.4.76.224/27
RIRRIPE
CountryDE
Abuse ContactAvailable via RDAP

🌐 DNS Intelligence

PTRstatic.242.76.4.46.clients.your-server.de
Forward ConfirmedYes — FCrDNS verified
Forward Hostnamesstatic.242.76.4.46.clients.your-server.de

🔐 DNS Hygiene

Hygiene Score100% (Excellent)
SPFPresent
DMARCPresent
FCrDNSVerified
DNSSECValid
CAAPresent

☁️ Network Classification

InfrastructureInfrastructure / Datacenter
Service PurposeFirewalled / No Services
Network TierTier 3 — Basic operator with some routing infrastructure
Hosting

🔌 Services & Open Ports

PortServiceProtocolBanner
No open ports detected
Closed Ports22, 25, 80, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (0 open / 7 scanned)
Server—
HTTP Title—

🔐 TLS Certificate

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No certificate
Issued by —
N/A
SANsNone
Valid From—
Valid Until—

🛡️ Public Network Snapshot

Origin ASNAS24940
Network Prefix46.4.0.0/16
Route mappingFound

🎯 Confidence Breakdown

Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness

DimensionScoreSourcesObservations
threat
27%
24
routing
13%
11
services
19%
22
ownership
27%
23
reputation
22%
13
geolocation
27%
23
Overall22%1016
Coverage: 6/6 dimensions · Data sufficiency: sufficient
Data CoherenceConsistent (100%)
AttributionModerate (70%)
OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid

📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live

First Seen2026-07-14 03:40:26 UTC
Last Seen2026-09-04 19:59:51 UTC
Profile Built2026-09-03 01:32:10 UTC
Data FreshnessLive
Signal Types24
Total Observations27
🔍 24 signal types · 27 observations collected
This report is generated from 24+ independent intelligence signals including ownership records, DNS analysis, BGP routing, TLS certificates, port scanning, threat feeds, behavioral fingerprinting, and more.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 46.4.76.242

Who owns the IP address 46.4.76.242?

46.4.76.242 is registered to Hetzner Online GmbH - Contact Role. The address falls within the 46.4.76.224/27 network block. Registration is held at RIPE.

Where is 46.4.76.242 located?

Geolocation data places 46.4.76.242 in Falkenstein, Saxony, Germany. The local time zone is Europe/Berlin. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.

Is 46.4.76.242 malicious or safe?

46.4.76.242 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 46.4.76.242?

The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 46.4.76.242 is static.242.76.4.46.clients.your-server.de. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.

Is 46.4.76.242 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?

46.4.76.242 is classified as hosting infrastructure based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.

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ℹ️ About This Report

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