# IPDEBRIEF INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING
Target IP: 51.68.234.139/32
Classification: Cloud Infrastructure / Hosting Environment
Risk Assessment: MODERATE RISK (Score: 50/100)
Date Generated: 2026-06-20
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## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IP address 51.68.234.139 belongs to OVH SAS (ASN 16276), a major French cloud hosting provider. The IP is classified as cloud compute infrastructure within a hosting environment. While not flagged as malicious, the address shows moderate risk characteristics with 1 DNSBL listing and has been observed on threat intelligence feeds. The IP operates in a subnet with mixed risk profiles and maintains stable cloud infrastructure characteristics.
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## OWNERSHIP & INFRASTRUCTURE
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **ASN** | 16276 |
| **Organization** | OVH SAS |
| **Country** | France (FR) |
| **RIR** | ARIN |
| **BGP Prefix** | 51.68.0.0/16 |
| **Network Role** | Cloud Compute / Hosting |
| **Infrastructure Type** | Cloud Infrastructure |
| **Is Cloud** | YES |
| **Is Hosting** | YES |
Geolocation: Europe/Paris timezone with geo-plausible consensus. Multiple geolocation sources confirm European positioning with ~500km accuracy radius.
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## THREAT ASSESSMENT
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| **Risk Score** | 50/100 |
| **Operator Score** | 0.2609 (Basic) |
| **DNSBL Listed** | 1 of 8 total lists |
| **Abuse Confidence** | Not quantified |
| **Tor Exit Node** | NO |
| **Known Attacker** | NO |
| **Spam Source** | NO |
| **Blacklist Count** | 0 |
Threat Indicators: No active malicious indicators observed. No associations with known campaigns or threat feeds.
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## NETWORK SERVICES & DNS
Open Services:
- Port 22 (SSH): Open with banner SSH-2.0-OpenSSH_9.6p1 Ubuntu-3ubuntu13.16
DNS Resolution:
- PTR Hostname: ns3124837.ip-51-68-234.eu
- Forward Resolution: Confirmed
- Email Auth: SPF record present; DMARC not configured
Routing & Control Plane:
- Route Stable: NO (route changes detected)
- DNSSEC: Valid
- RPKI State: Not verified
- IRR Consistency: Not verified
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## OBSERVATION HISTORY
Total Observations: 21 signals across multiple observation periods
Recent Activity (June 2026):
- 2026-06-20: Multiple threat listings observed with high severity ratings on 8 total lists
- 2026-06-15: Operator score measurements recorded at 0.2609; basic operator classification
- Provider Classification: Consistently identified as OVH hosting infrastructure
Temporal Analysis: No persistent malicious behavior detected. Threat observation count: 1. Not classified as persistently malicious.
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## NETWORK RELATIONSHIPS
Total Relationships: 34 entities identified
Key Associations:
- DNS Association: ns3124837.ip-51-68-234.eu (repeated)
- Network Association: SD-1G-GRA2-G210B
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## NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS (51.68.234.0/24)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| **Subnet Abuse Density** | 0 (mostly_clean) |
| **Total Siblings** | 3 |
| **Active Siblings** | 3 |
| **Threat Siblings** | 3 |
Neighbor Profiles:
- 51.68.234.121: Risk Score 50, Authority Score 60
- 51.68.234.131: Risk Score 25, Authority Score 60
Subnet Classification: Mostly clean with inherited risk score of 7/100.
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## RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Firewall Rules Recommended:
```bash
# iptables
iptables -A INPUT -s 51.68.234.139 -j DROP
# nftables
nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 51.68.234.139 drop
# Cloudflare WAF
Block 51.68.234.139 โ IPDebrief risk score 50
# AWS WAF
Addresses: ["51.68.234.139/32"]
```
Security Recommendations:
1. Monitor for increased threat listings on 51.68.234.139
2. Evaluate blocking based on contextual traffic patterns
3. Track route stability for 51.68.0.0/16 prefix
4. Consider DMARC configuration for any associated domains
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## INTELLIGENCE NOTES
The IP address 51.68.234.139 represents standard OVH cloud hosting infrastructure. While currently classified as moderate risk with minimal direct threat indicators, the presence of threat intelligence feed listings and route instability warrants continued monitoring. The subnet environment shows mixed risk profiles, with some neighbors exhibiting similar risk characteristics. No evidence of malicious activity or association with known threat campaigns.
Confidence Level: Moderate
Data Sources: IPDebrief, RDAP, GeoIP consensus, DNS analysis, routing data
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
๐ข Ownership & Registration
| Organization | OVH SAS |
| ASN | AS16276 |
| Network Name | โ |
| CIDR Block | โ |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | โ |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
๐ DNS Intelligence
| PTR | ns3124837.ip-51-68-234.eu |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes โ FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | ns3124837.ip-51-68-234.eu |
๐ DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 60% (Good) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
โ๏ธ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Single-Service Host |
| Network Tier | Hosting โ Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
๐ Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | ssh | tcp | |
| Closed Ports | 25, 80, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (1 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | โ |
| HTTP Title | โ |
| SSH Version | SSH-2.0-OpenSSH_9.6p1 Ubuntu-3ubuntu13.16 |
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 | 4 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 15% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 20% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 28% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 33% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 24% | 10 | 16 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
๐ Observation Timeline ๐ Live
| First Seen | 2026-05-22 03:10:17 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-06-28 17:52:08 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-06-29 05:55:14 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 22 |
| Total Observations | 24 |
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