# IP Intelligence Briefing: 51.195.215.61/32
Classification: Moderate Risk | Risk Score: 40 | Provider: OVH (ASN: 16276)
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## Executive Summary
IP 51.195.215.61 is a cloud compute host located in London, England, operated by Ahrefs Pte Ltd Dmytro under OVH infrastructure. The IP is associated with ahigh-abuse subnet (51.195.215.0/24) exhibiting a 78.12% abuse density and 200 threat-adjacent siblings. While the target IP lacks direct threat indicators, the elevated neighborhood risk warrants defensive monitoring.
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## Network Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **ASN** | 16276 (OVH) |
| **Geolocation** | London, England, GB |
| **Infrastructure Type** | Cloud Compute (Hosting) |
| **DNS PTR** | proxy-uk009-san61.ahrefs.net |
| **Forward Resolution** | ahrefs.net |
| **Connection Type** | Cloud/Hosting |
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## Threat Assessment
- Risk Score: 40/100 (Moderate)
- Blacklist Status: 0 listings
- Threat Indicators: None detected
- Known Attacker: No
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Spam Source: No
- DNSBL Listings: 1 of 8 total lists
The IP shows no direct malicious activity. However, the subnet-level context is significant: 200 of 256 active sibling IPs are classified as threats, indicating potential lateral risk in the broader /24 range.
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## Observation History
Recent signal observations (as of 2026-06-15) indicate:
- Ownership stability with no changes
- No persistent malicious activity detected
- Subnet abuse density consistently rated at high level
- No historical threat persistence patterns
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## Related Entities
The IP is associated with:
- Network: OVH_282347345 (multiple references)
- Organization: Ahrefs Pte Ltd Dmytro
- Domain: ahrefs.net
- Control Plane: BGP prefix 51.195.0.0/16 with route instability flags
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## Recommended Actions
Based on the risk profile, the following firewall rules are recommended:
```bash
# iptables
iptables -A INPUT -s 51.195.215.61 -j DROP
# nftables
nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 51.195.215.61 drop
# nginx
deny 51.195.215.61;
# pfSense
51.195.215.61/32
# Cloudflare WAF
filter: ip.src eq 51.195.215.61 โ Block
# AWS WAF
Addresses: 51.195.215.61/32
```
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## Analyst Notes
- Contextual Warning: While the target IP lacks direct threat indicators, the /24 subnet (51.195.215.0/24) is classified as high-abuse with 78.12% abuse density. Consider monitoring all IPs in this subnet.
- Infrastructure Legitimacy: The IP resolves to ahrefs.net infrastructure, suggesting potential legitimate use. However, the hosting environment shows elevated neighbor risk.
- Action Decision: Recommend blocking for defensive posture, but correlate with additional signals before enforcement. The moderate risk score combined with high neighborhood abuse density suggests a risk-reward tradeoff favoring conservative blocking.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
๐ข Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Ahrefs Pte Ltd Dmytro |
| ASN | AS16276 |
| Network Name | โ |
| CIDR Block | โ |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | โ |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
๐ DNS Intelligence
| PTR | proxy-uk009-san61.ahrefs.net |
| Forward Confirmed | No โ PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | proxy-uk009-san61.ahrefs.net |
๐ DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 40% (Fair) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Present |
โ๏ธ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Hosting โ Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
๐ Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| No open ports detected | |||
| Closed Ports | 22, 25, 80, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (0 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | โ |
| HTTP Title | โ |
๐ TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | โ |
| Valid Until | โ |
๐ฏ Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 33% | 2 | 3 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 20% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 31% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 33% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 24% | 10 | 15 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
๐ Observation Timeline ๐ Live
| First Seen | 2026-05-21 21:00:54 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-06-28 16:17:59 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-06-29 10:23:17 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 21 |
| Total Observations | 25 |
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