# IP Intelligence Briefing: 52.51.57.149/32
Classification: Cloud Infrastructure
Date: 2026-08-06
Analyst: IPDebrief Intelligence Team
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## Executive Summary
IP address 52.51.57.149 is identified as a cloud computing resource belonging to Amazon Web Services (AWS), specifically hosted within the AMAZON-DUB network in Dublin, Ireland. The IP exhibits moderate risk characteristics (score: 50/100) but demonstrates no active threat indicators. No malicious activity, blacklist listings, or known campaigns were observed.
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## Technical Profile
Ownership & Registration
- Organization: Amazon Data Services Ireland Limited
- ASN: 16509
- CIDR Block: 52.48.0.0/14
- RIR: ARIN
- Network Name: AMAZON-DUB
- Abuse Contact: trustandsafety@support.aws.com
Geolocation
- Country: Ireland (IE)
- Region: Leinster
- City: Dublin
- Coordinates: 53.3354° N, -6.252° W
- Geographic Accuracy: 2,500 km radius
- Validation Status: GeoPlausible = Yes
DNS Resolution
- PTR Record: ec2-51-57-149.eu-west-1.compute.amazonaws.com
- Forward Resolution: Confirmed (1 hostname)
- Email Authentication: SPF = Yes, DMARC = Yes
- Certificate Authority (CAA): Valid
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## Threat Assessment
Risk Metrics
- Overall Risk Score: 50/100 (Moderate Risk)
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not applicable
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Blacklist Count: 0
Threat Indicators
- Active Threats: None detected
- Campaign Associations: None
- Known Malicious Activity: No observed
- Threat Persistence: None (0 days)
- Malicious Observation Count: 1 total signal observed
Network Role Classification
- Infrastructure Type: Cloud (AWS EC2)
- Connection Type: Firewalled / No Services Detected
- Service Purpose: Infrastructure hosting
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## Historical Analysis
Observation history reveals 17 recorded signals with the most recent activity dated 2026-08-06. Key observations include:
| Timestamp | Signal Type | Confidence | Key Finding |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:55:47 | Organization | 90% | Amazon Data Services Ireland Limited |
| 08:55:47 | Network Info | 95% | ASN 16509, AMAZON-DUB, Ireland |
| 08:55:46 | Operator Score | 60% | Basic classification (0.2609) |
| 08:56:59 | Geolocation | 35% | US-based signal (likely misclassification) |
| 08:59:09 | Geo Validation | 50% | ICMP blocked - unable to validate |
The IP demonstrates stable ownership with zero ownership changes recorded. Geographic validation is constrained by ICMP blocking, though geolocation data remains plausible.
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## Neighborhood Analysis
Subnet: 52.51.57.149/24
- Total Siblings: 0
- Active Siblings: 0
- Threat Siblings: 0
- Abuse Density: 0
- Inherited Risk: 0
No neighboring IP addresses detected within the /24 subnet, indicating isolated infrastructure deployment typical of cloud environments.
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## Relationships
The IP maintains associations with:
- DNS Hostname: ec2-52-51-57-149.eu-west-1.compute.amazonaws.com
- Network: AMAZON-DUB (same network classification)
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## Recommended Security Actions
Despite the moderate risk classification, the IP shows no active malicious behavior. The following controls may be applied based on organizational policy:
Firewall Rules
- iptables: `iptables -A INPUT -s 52.51.57.149 -j DROP`
- nftables: `nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 52.51.57.149 drop`
- nginx: `deny 52.51.57.149;`
- pfSense: `52.51.57.149/32`
Cloud Platforms
- Cloudflare WAF: Block with description "IPDebrief risk score 50"
- AWS WAF: Address `52.51.57.149/32` with description "IPDebrief risk 50"
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## Analyst Notes
This IP represents legitimate AWS cloud infrastructure deployed in Dublin. The moderate risk score (50) is consistent with cloud hosting environments where IP addresses may be reassigned or used for various legitimate purposes. No evidence of malicious activity, abuse, or threat campaigns was detected.
Recommendation: Monitor as standard cloud traffic. If specific traffic patterns from this IP are detected as suspicious, consider implementing the provided firewall rules pending further investigation.
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*Intel generated by IPDebrief Intelligence Platform*
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
๐ข Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Amazon Data Services Ireland Limited |
| ASN | AS16509 |
| Network Name | AMAZON-DUB |
| CIDR Block | 52.48.0.0/14 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | Ireland |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
๐ DNS Intelligence
| PTR | ec2-52-51-57-149.eu-west-1.compute.amazonaws.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes โ FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | ec2-52-51-57-149.eu-west-1.compute.amazonaws.com |
๐ DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 80% (Excellent) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
โ๏ธ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Tier 3 โ Basic operator with some routing infrastructure |
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 | 35% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 17% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 24% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 28% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 29% | 10 | 16 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
๐ Observation Timeline ๐ Live
| First Seen | 2026-08-06 06:40:44 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-13 08:50:28 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-13 09:00:18 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 23 |
| Total Observations | 26 |
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