# IP Intelligence Briefing: 59.103.40.238/32
Classification: LOW RISK | Date Generated: 2026-07-26
## Executive Summary
Target IP 59.103.40.238 presents a low-risk profile (risk score: 25) with minimal threat indicators. The address is associated with PTCL network infrastructure under ASN 139820 (Munir Ahmed). While the subnet maintains a clean classification with zero abuse density, historical observations indicate intermittent DNSBL listings requiring monitoring.
## Ownership & Registration
- ASN: 139820 (PTCL)
- Organization: Munir Ahmed
- Registration RIR: APNIC
- CIDR Block: 59.103.36.0/22
- Abuse Contact: Available via RDAP
## Geolocation Data
- Primary Location: Marseille, France (FR)
- Alternative Signals: Pakistan (PK) - AS55714 fiberlink pvt.ltd
- Geo Consensus: Mixed signals across multiple sources; distance validation indicates 5,810 km discrepancy
- Note: Geographic inconsistency between profile (FR) and historical threat feed data (PK) warrants further investigation
## Threat Assessment
- Reputation: Low Risk
- Risk Score: 25
- Abuse Confidence: Not applicable
- Known Attacker: No
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Spam Source: No
- Blacklist Status: Listed on 1 of 8 DNSBL feeds (1 listing with high severity)
- Known Campaigns: None identified
## Network Behavior
- Service Status: Firewalled / No Services
- Open Ports: None detected
- DNS Resolution: No forward resolution; PTR hostnames absent
- Email Authentication: No SPF/DMARC records configured
- SSL/TLS: No certificates observed
## Neighborhood Analysis (59.103.40.0/24)
- Subnet Classification: Clean
- Abuse Density: 0%
- Total Siblings: 3
- Active Siblings: 0
- Neighbor Risk Profile: Both neighboring IPs (59.103.40.226, 59.103.40.235) show risk score 0 with authority score 50
- Threat Siblings: 0
## Historical Observations
- Total Observations: 17 signals
- Recent Activity: Observations recorded 2026-07-26
- Threat Persistence: 0 days
- Notable Signals:
- Signal 27: ASN AS55714 fiberlink pvt.ltd with Pakistan coordinates (30°N, 70°E)
- Signal 2344: DNSBL listings (1 listing, high severity)
- ICMP validation: Blocked (unable to validate geolocation)
## Relationships
- Network Affiliation: PTCL (2 relationships)
- No additional entity links (hostnames, certificates, organizations)
## Recommended Actions
1. Monitoring: Continue passive monitoring due to intermittent DNSBL activity
2. Geographic Verification: Investigate FR/PK location discrepancy for routing anomalies
3. Firewall: No blocking required at this time; IP maintains low-risk profile
4. Email Policy: Note absence of SPF/DMARC if IP is used for legitimate email services
5. Subnet Context: No action needed for neighboring addresses; subnet remains clean
## Intelligence Narrative
IP 59.103.40.238 operates within the PTCL infrastructure block (59.103.36.0/22) with a low-risk classification. The address does not exhibit active malicious behavior, Tor exit, proxy, or spam source characteristics. However, historical data reveals intermittent DNSBL listings and geographic signal inconsistencies between French and Pakistani location data. The immediate /24 subnet maintains clean classification with zero abuse density among neighboring addresses. No immediate blocking actions are warranted, but ongoing monitoring is recommended to track DNSBL listing trends and resolve geolocation discrepancies.
Confidence Level: Moderate - Data inconsistencies require continued observation
SOC Priority: LOW
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Munir Ahmed |
| ASN | AS139820 |
| Network Name | PTCL |
| CIDR Block | 59.103.36.0/22 |
| RIR | APNIC |
| Country | PK |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR Record | No PTR |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 20% (Poor) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Unknown — Insufficient routing data to classify |
🔌 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 | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS139820 |
| Network Prefix | 59.103.40.0/24 |
| Route mapping | Found |
| Certificates in transparency logs | 0 certificates |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| routing | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| services | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| ownership | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| geolocation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| Overall | 8% | 2 | 2 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-11 20:39:43 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-09-03 03:48:53 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-09-03 04:07:54 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 21 |
| Total Observations | 26 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 59.103.40.238
Who owns the IP address 59.103.40.238?
59.103.40.238 is registered to Munir Ahmed. The address falls within the 59.103.36.0/22 network block. Registration is held at APNIC.
Where is 59.103.40.238 located?
Geolocation data places 59.103.40.238 in Marseille, Punjab, France. The local time zone is Europe/Paris. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 59.103.40.238 malicious or safe?
59.103.40.238 currently carries a low risk assessment, meaning no significant threat indicators have been observed. This assessment is generated from continuously collected signals and can change over time.