# IP Intelligence Briefing: 51.222.95.250/32
## Executive Summary
IP 51.222.95.250 presents a moderate-risk profile (risk score: 50) associated with OVH cloud infrastructure. While not a confirmed threat actor, the IP exhibits multiple risk indicators including DNSBL listings and operates within a subnet with high abuse density (0.7539). Recommended: Apply blocking controls pending further context.
## Ownership and Infrastructure
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| ASN | 16276 (OVH) |
| Organization | Dmytro, Ahrefs Pte Ltd |
| Network Block | 51.222.95.0/24 |
| Infrastructure Type | Cloud Compute (OVH) |
| Classification | Hosting |
The IP resolves to hostname `proxy-ca010-san250.ahrefs.net`, indicating it is part of the Ahrefs proxy infrastructure. No open ports or active services detected on the target.
## Threat Indicators
- DNSBL Listings: 2 of 8 checked lists (dnsblListedCount: 2)
- Threat Feeds: Empty
- Known Campaigns: None
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
## Geolocation Validation
- Claimed Location: Singapore
- Reported Coordinates: 45.5075°N, -73.5887°W (Montreal, Canada)
- Distance Violation: 5,597.9 km
- RTT Validation: 31.2ms average (minimum possible RTT for claimed distance: 112.0ms)
- Assessment: Geolocation data is implausible; IP likely located in Montreal, Canada region
## Neighborhood Analysis
Subnet 51.222.95.0/24 shows elevated risk characteristics:
- Total Active Siblings: 213
- Threat Siblings: 193 (90.6% of active IPs flagged)
- Abuse Density: 0.7539 (high_abuse classification)
- Inherited Risk Score: 30
## Historical Signal Timeline
- Latest Observation: 2026-06-20 (certificate signals, confidence: 0.30)
- Signal Count: 22 total observations
- Threat Persistence: Single threat observation event (not persistently malicious)
- Ownership Stability: No ownership changes recorded
## Recommended Security Actions
Based on risk profile, implement the following controls:
```bash
# iptables
iptables -A INPUT -s 51.222.95.250 -j DROP
# nftables
nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 51.222.95.250 drop
# nginx
deny 51.222.95.250;
# Cloudflare WAF
ip.src eq 51.222.95.250 โ Block
# AWS WAF
Addresses: ["51.222.95.250/32"]
```
## Analyst Notes
1. Context Required: This IP is part of Ahrefs infrastructure; blocking may impact legitimate SEO tools and services
2. Subnet Risk: The /24 subnet has extremely high abuse density; consider evaluating blocking entire range if legitimate use confirmed
3. Mitigation Priority: Medium โ IP is not actively malicious but operates in a high-risk environment
4. Monitoring: Recommend monitoring for pattern matching behavior; subnet shows 193 IPs flagged as threats
Classification: Moderate Risk โ Apply controls with operational awareness of potential legitimate traffic impact.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
๐ข Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Dmytro, Ahrefs Pte Ltd |
| ASN | AS16276 |
| Network Name | OVH-CUST-281059689 |
| CIDR Block | 51.222.95.0/24 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | Singapore |
| Abuse Contact | โ |
๐ DNS Intelligence
| PTR | proxy-ca010-san250.ahrefs.net |
| Forward Confirmed | No โ PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | proxy-ca010-san250.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 | 31% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 15% | 2 | 2 |
| reputation | 28% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 33% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 22% | 10 | 15 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) โ 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
๐ Observation Timeline ๐ Live
| First Seen | 2026-05-22 09:13:33 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-06-28 18:58:25 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-06-29 13:04:01 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 22 |
| Total Observations | 26 |
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