## IP Intelligence Briefing: 62.171.148.144
Classification: Low Risk | Data Source: IPDebrief | Report Date: Current
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**Executive Summary**
IP 62.171.148.144 is a Contabo cloud infrastructure server (ASN 51167) located in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. The IP presents a low-risk profile with zero abuse indicators. However, the associated domain (api.panelserver.top) warrants monitoring due to its hosting environment characteristics.
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**Infrastructure Profile**
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **IP Address** | 62.171.148.144/32 |
| **Organization** | Johannes Selg (CONTABO) |
| **ASN** | 51167 |
| **CIDR Block** | 62.171.128.0/19 |
| **RIR** | RIPE (DE) |
| **Geolocation** | Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany |
| **Network Role** | Cloud Compute / Web Server |
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**Threat Assessment**
- Risk Score: 0 (Low Risk)
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not applicable
- Blacklist Count: 0
- Known Campaigns: None
- Tor Exit: No
- Spam Source: No
- Known Attacker: No
Control Plane Indicators:
- BGP Prefix: 62.171.148.0/23
- Route Stability: Unstable (isRouteStable: false)
- DNSBL Listed: 0/8 lists
- RPKI State: Not reported
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**Network Services & Fingerprint**
| Service | Port | Protocol | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| HTTP | 80 | TCP | nginx/1.24.0 (Ubuntu) |
| HTTPS | 443 | TCP | nginx/1.24.0 (Ubuntu) |
| SSH | 22 | TCP | SSH-2.0-OpenSSH_9.6p1 Ubuntu-3ubuntu13.18 |
TLS Certificate Analysis:
- Issuer: Let's Encrypt (CN=YE1, O=Let's Encrypt, C=US)
- Subject: CN=api.panelserver.top
- Validity: Self-signed certificate (false)
- Security Headers: CSP enabled (default-src 'none'), HSTS not configured
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**DNS Resolution**
- PTR Hostname: vmi3425306.contaboserver.net
- Forward Resolution: vmi3425306.contaboserver.net
- Forward Confirmed: Yes
- Hosted Domains: api.panelserver.top
- Email Authentication: SPF: No, DMARC: No
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**Historical Observations (23 Total)**
Recent Signal Timeline:
- 2026-08-05 15:51: HTTP response (status 404), CSP: default-src 'none', TTFB: 360ms
- 2026-08-05 15:50: Geolocation inference (Germany, 51.17°N, 10.45°E, 400km accuracy)
- 2026-08-05 15:50: DNS resolution to panelserver.top domain
- 2026-08-05 15:50: Geolocation confirmed (Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, DE)
- 2026-07-29 07:55: Subnet classification (clean, 0 abuse density)
Temporal Analysis: No persistent malicious behavior detected. Ownership stability: No changes observed.
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**Network Neighborhood (62.171.148.0/24)**
- Subnet Classification: Clean
- Abuse Density: 0%
- Total Siblings: 2 active
- Threat Siblings: 0
- Notable Neighbor: 62.171.148.47 (Risk Score: 25, Authority Score: 60)
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**Relationship Graph**
12 Relationships Identified:
- DNS Associations: 6 instances to vmi3425306.contaboserver.net
- Network Associations: 6 instances to CONTABO network
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**SOC Actions & Recommendations**
Priority: Monitor
1. Certificate Monitoring: The TLS certificate (api.panelserver.top) is associated with a Contabo VPS. Monitor for domain reputation changes or certificate revocation.
2. Subnet Context: The /24 subnet shows minimal threat presence. Neighbor 62.171.148.47 carries elevated risk (Score: 25) and should be evaluated separately.
3. Email Security: No SPF or DMARC records present for associated domains. Consider blocking mail from this IP if email authentication failures are observed.
4. Port 22 Assessment: SSH service is open. Evaluate if inbound SSH traffic from this IP requires blocking based on your security posture.
Recommended Firewall Rules (if blocking required):
```
# Block SSH access
iptables -A INPUT -s 62.171.148.144/32 -p tcp --dport 22 -j DROP
# Block HTTP/HTTPS if traffic not expected
iptables -A INPUT -s 62.171.148.144/32 -p tcp --dport 80,443 -j DROP
```
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**Intelligence Narrative**
IP 62.171.148.144 operates as a Contabo cloud hosting server within the 62.171.128.0/19 block. The infrastructure shows clean reputation with zero abuse indicators across all threat feeds. The associated domain api.panelserver.top resolves to a Let's Encrypt certificate, indicating active HTTPS service. Historical observations confirm consistent low-risk behavior since July 2026. The subnet maintains low abuse density with no correlated malicious activity. While the IP itself presents no immediate threat, standard monitoring for Contabo infrastructure is advised, and the nearby neighbor (62.171.148.47) should be investigated as a potential elevated-risk asset.
Confidence Level: High | Data Freshness: Current | Threat Level: Low
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
๐ข Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Johannes Selg |
| ASN | AS51167 |
| Network Name | CONTABO |
| CIDR Block | 62.171.128.0/19 |
| RIR | RIPE |
| Country | DE |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
๐ DNS Intelligence
| PTR | vmi3425306.contaboserver.net |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes โ FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | vmi3425306.contaboserver.net |
๐ DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 40% (Fair) |
| SPF | 0/2 domains |
| DMARC | 0/2 domains |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
| Domains Checked | 2 domains |
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 | nginx/1.24.0 |
| 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 | 43% | 2 | 5 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 30% | 2 | 3 |
| ownership | 30% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 28% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 30% | 10 | 18 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
๐ Observation Timeline ๐ Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-21 06:47:42 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-12 15:44:46 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-12 15:57:21 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 24 |
| Total Observations | 26 |
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