# IP Intelligence Briefing: 54.39.203.87/32
Classification: Moderate Risk | Risk Score: 40/100 | Date: 2024-01-XX
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## Executive Summary
IP 54.39.203.87 resolves to cloud infrastructure hosted on OVH (ASN 16276) within the 54.39.203.0/24 subnet in Beauharnois, Quebec, Canada. The IP is associated with the ahrefs.net domain (proxy-ca008-san87.ahrefs.net). While the IP itself shows no direct threat indicators, the /24 subnet demonstrates elevated abuse density, suggesting potential for compromised or misconfigured resources within the same network block.
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## Technical Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **ASN** | 16276 (OVH) |
| **Organization** | Dmytro, Ahrefs Pte Ltd |
| **Network** | 54.39.203.0/24 |
| **Infrastructure Type** | Cloud Compute / Hosting |
| **Geolocation** | Beauharnois, QC, CA |
| **DNS Resolution** | proxy-ca008-san87.ahrefs.net |
| **Open Services** | None detected (Firewalled) |
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## Threat Assessment
Direct Indicators: None
- No threat indicators detected
- Not identified as Tor exit node, known attacker, or spam source
- Zero blacklist hits
- DNSBL listed on 1 of 8 checks
Network Context:
- Subnet 54.39.203.0/24 classified as high_abuse
- Abuse density: 0.6367
- 163 threat siblings out of 256 total IPs in /24
- Inherited risk score from neighborhood: 25
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## Historical Observations
23 observations recorded, most recent from 2026-06-20:
- Geolocation signals consistently point to Canada
- DNS resolution stable to ahrefs.net domain
- Operator score: 0.2174 (Minimal threat profile)
- No ownership changes detected
- Threat persistence: None observed
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## Neighborhood Intelligence
The /24 subnet demonstrates significant activity patterns:
- Active siblings: 197/256 (76.9%)
- Risk distribution: 100 medium-risk neighbors
- Risk scores: Consistent 40 across sampled neighbors
- Authority scores: Consistent 50 across sampled neighbors
The consistent risk scoring across the subnet suggests coordinated infrastructure usage rather than isolated anomalies.
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## Recommended Actions
| Platform | Action |
|---|---|
| **iptables** | `iptables -A INPUT -s 54.39.203.87 -j DROP` |
| **nftables** | `nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 54.39.203.87 drop` |
| **nginx** | `deny 54.39.203.87;` |
| **pfSense** | Block 54.39.203.87/32 |
| **Cloudflare WAF** | Block IP (Risk score 40) |
| **AWS WAF** | Add 54.39.203.87/32 to block list |
Note: Recommendations are probabilistic. Correlate with additional signals before enforcement.
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## Intelligence Notes
1. Domain Context: The IP resolves to proxy infrastructure for ahrefs.net, a legitimate SEO analytics service. This suggests the IP may be legitimately used for web scraping or marketing infrastructure.
2. Hosting Environment: Cloud compute infrastructure with no detected open services indicates the IP is likely behind firewalling, reducing direct attack surface.
3. Subnet Risk: The elevated abuse density in the /24 warrants monitoring of related IPs for coordinated campaigns or shared infrastructure abuse.
4. Action Priority: Moderate. The IP itself shows no direct malicious indicators, but neighborhood context suggests defensive blocking may be prudent for sensitive environments.
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Report Generated: 2024-01-XX
Data Source: IPDebrief Intelligence Platform
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-281059687 |
| CIDR Block | 54.39.203.0/24 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | Singapore |
| Abuse Contact | โ |
๐ DNS Intelligence
| PTR | proxy-ca008-san87.ahrefs.net |
| Forward Confirmed | No โ PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | proxy-ca008-san87.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 | 39% | 2 | 3 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 15% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 15% | 2 | 2 |
| reputation | 22% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 39% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 24% | 10 | 13 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) โ 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
๐ Observation Timeline ๐ Live
| First Seen | 2026-05-21 14:58:05 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-06-28 14:42:28 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-06-29 02:46:32 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 21 |
| Total Observations | 25 |
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