# IP INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING
Target: 59.97.145.183/32
Date: 2026-07-30
Classification: MODERATE RISK
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## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IP 59.97.145.183 is a moderate-risk address (Score: 50) belonging to IRT-BSNL-IN, a major Indian telecommunications infrastructure operator. The IP is classified as "BB-Multiplay" within the 59.97.136.0/21 block. No active malicious threat indicators were observed, but the address maintains 2 DNSBL listings out of 8 total checks. The IP is currently firewalled with no open services detected.
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## OWNERSHIP & INFRASTRUCTURE
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **ASN** | 9829 |
| **Organization** | IRT-BSNL-IN (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) |
| **Network** | BB-Multiplay (59.97.136.0/21) |
| **RIR** | APNIC |
| **Country** | India (IN) |
| **Region** | Maharashtra |
| **City** | Ahilyanagar |
The IP originates from BSNL's multiplay broadband infrastructure. The BGP prefix 59.97.144.0/20 shows route instability with 0 route changes recorded in the last 30 days.
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## THREAT ASSESSMENT
Risk Indicators
- Overall Risk Score: 50/100 (Moderate)
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not available
- Known Attacker: False
- Spam Source: False
- Tor Exit Node: False
- Known Campaigns: None identified
Blacklist Status
- DNSBL Listed: 2 of 8 total lists
- Blacklist Count: 0
- Threat Feeds: Empty
Network Behavior
- Open Ports: None detected
- Services: Firewalled / No Services
- TLS Certificate: None
- HTTP Title: None
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## NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS
Subnet: 59.97.145.183/24
- Abuse Density: 0.0 (Clean)
- Total Siblings: 1
- Active Siblings: 0
- Threat Siblings: 0
- Classification: CLEAN
No neighboring IPs in the /24 subnet show malicious activity. The subnet inherits minimal risk from operator classification (Operator Score: 0.1304, Label: "Minimal").
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## OBSERVATION HISTORY
Total observations recorded: 12
Recent Activity (2026-07-30):
- Geolocation: Consistent with India, Maharashtra region
- Ownership: Stable (IRT-BSNL-IN)
- Network Classification: Clean subnet classification maintained
- Threat Persistence: 0 days (not persistently malicious)
- Ownership Changes: 0
The IP shows stable ownership and geolocation signals with no degradation in signal quality over the observation period.
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## RELATIONSHIP GRAPH
| Relationship Type | Target | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Same Network | BB-Multiplay | Active |
No external relationships detected (hostnames, organizations, certificates).
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## RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Firewall Rules (Automated Recommendations)
| System | Rule |
|---|---|
| **iptables** | `iptables -A INPUT -s 59.97.145.183 -j DROP` |
| **nftables** | `nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 59.97.145.183 drop` |
| **nginx** | `deny 59.97.145.183;` |
| **pfSense** | `59.97.145.183/32` |
| **Cloudflare WAF** | Block IP with filter expression `ip.src eq 59.97.145.183` |
| **AWS WAF** | `Addresses: ["59.97.145.183/32"]` |
SOC Analyst Guidance
1. Monitor Closely: The moderate risk score (50) with 2 DNSBL listings warrants monitoring. No immediate blocking required unless specific threat activity is confirmed.
2. Verify Context: This is a legitimate ISP address. Blocking may impact legitimate traffic from BSNL customers.
3. Correlate Activity: Cross-reference with known threat intelligence before applying blocking rules.
4. Review DNSBL Listings: Investigate which 2 of 8 DNSBL lists have flagged this IP to understand the nature of the reputation issues.
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## CONCLUSION
IP 59.97.145.183 presents a moderate-risk profile primarily due to DNSBL listings rather than active threat indicators. The address belongs to a legitimate Indian telecommunications operator with clean neighborhood metrics. Recommended action is monitoring rather than immediate blocking, with contextual review of DNSBL listings to determine if the reputation flags warrant operational response.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
๐ข Ownership & Registration
| Organization | IRT-BSNL-IN |
| ASN | AS9829 |
| Network Name | BB-Multiplay |
| CIDR Block | 59.97.136.0/21 |
| RIR | APNIC |
| Country | IN |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
๐ DNS Intelligence
| PTR Record | No PTR |
| Forward Confirmed | No โ PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
๐ DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 20% (Poor) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
โ๏ธ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Unknown โ Insufficient routing data to classify |
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 | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| routing | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 16% | 4 | 4 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
๐ Observation Timeline ๐ Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-29 04:30:47 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-07-30 23:20:57 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-07-30 20:20:25 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 14 |
| Total Observations | 14 |
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