# INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 61.9.8.112/32
Classification: Moderate Risk / Infrastructure IP
Date: 2026-07-28
Prepared For: SOC Operations
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## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IP 61.9.8.112 is a moderate-risk infrastructure address hosted in the Philippines by Converge ICT Network (ASN 17639). The IP presents as firewalled with no active services, operates within a clean subnet (61.9.8.0/24) with zero abuse density, and shows stable ownership characteristics. While the IP's individual risk score is 50 (Moderate), the broader network context indicates low threat activity.
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## TECHNICAL PROFILE
Network Identity
- IP Address: 61.9.8.112/32
- Organization: ABUSE CONVERGEPH (Converge_ICT_Network)
- ASN: 17639
- RIR: APNIC
- CIDR Block: 61.9.8.0/22
- Geolocation: Philippines, Bicol Region, Pili (600km accuracy radius)
Network Role & Services
- Classification: Provider/Infrastructure
- Services: Firewalled / No Services Open
- DNS Resolution: No forward confirmed resolution
- PTR Hostnames: None
- Open Ports: None detected
Threat Indicators
- Risk Score: 50 (Moderate Risk)
- Threat Indicators: None
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Blacklist Count: 0
- DNSBL Listed: 2 of 8 lists
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## OBSERVATION HISTORY
Temporal Analysis
- Observations: 14 recorded signals
- Ownership Stability: Stable (0 changes observed)
- Threat Persistence: 0 days
- Persistently Malicious: No
- Campaign Correlation: 0 certificates, 0 correlated IPs
Recent Signals (2026-07-28)
- Ownership resolution confirmed
- Subnet classification: Clean
- Geographic inference: Philippines (multi-signal inference, 52% confidence)
- ASN registration: APNIC
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## SUBNET ANALYSIS (61.9.8.0/24)
Abuse Density Metrics
- Abuse Density: 0 (Clean)
- Total Siblings: 52
- Active Siblings: 16
- Threat Siblings: 0
- Classification: Clean
Risk Distribution Among Neighbors
- High Risk (50+): 0 IPs
- Medium Risk (25-49): 9 IPs
- Low Risk (<25): 42 IPs
- Zero Risk: 21 IPs
Notable Neighbor Risk Scores
- 61.9.8.116: 40 (Medium-High)
- 61.9.8.15, 61.9.8.22, 61.9.8.44, 61.9.8.58: 50 (High)
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## RELATIONSHIP GRAPH
Identified Relationships:
- Converge_ICT_Network (Same Network)
No additional external relationships, hostnames, organizations, or certificates detected beyond network-level association.
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## RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Firewall Rules (Probabilistic - Validate Before Deploy)
| Platform | Rule |
|---|---|
| **iptables** | `iptables -A INPUT -s 61.9.8.112 -j DROP` |
| **nftables** | `nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 61.9.8.112 drop` |
| **nginx** | `deny 61.9.8.112;` |
| **pfSense** | `61.9.8.112/32` |
| **Cloudflare WAF** | Block with expression: `ip.src eq 61.9.8.112` |
| **AWS WAF** | Address: `61.9.8.112/32` |
Action Priority: MEDIUM
Rationale: IP shows moderate risk score but clean subnet context. Monitor for behavioral changes rather than immediate aggressive blocking.
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## INTELLIGENCE ASSESSMENT
IP 61.9.8.112 represents a firewalled infrastructure address with moderate risk scoring, likely associated with legitimate hosting or network infrastructure operations. The absence of open services, combined with a clean subnet environment (0 abuse density, 0 threat siblings), suggests low immediate threat. The 50 risk score reflects general infrastructure caution rather than active malicious behavior.
Recommendation: Monitor for service changes or behavioral anomalies. No immediate blocking required; apply firewall rules as part of standard risk mitigation practices.
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Source: IPDebrief Intelligence Platform
Data Freshness: 2026-07-28 (Latest observation)
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | ABUSE CONVERGEPH |
| ASN | AS17639 |
| Network Name | Converge_ICT_Network |
| CIDR Block | 61.9.8.0/22 |
| RIR | APNIC |
| Country | PH |
| 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 | AS17639 |
| Network Prefix | 61.9.8.0/22 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 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 | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| Overall | 12% | 3 | 3 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-18 17:43:29 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-09-02 14:02:55 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 14:24:48 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 19 |
| Total Observations | 21 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 61.9.8.112
Who owns the IP address 61.9.8.112?
61.9.8.112 is registered to ABUSE CONVERGEPH. The address falls within the 61.9.8.0/22 network block. Registration is held at APNIC.
Where is 61.9.8.112 located?
Geolocation data places 61.9.8.112 in Pili, Bicol Region, Philippines. The local time zone is Asia/Manila. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 61.9.8.112 malicious or safe?
61.9.8.112 currently carries a moderate risk assessment, meaning some indicators warrant caution, but the evidence is mixed. This assessment is generated from continuously collected signals and can change over time.