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# IPDEBRIEF INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING

Target: 70.166.98.126/32

Date: Analysis completed

Classification: Low Risk Residential Endpoint

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## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

IP address 70.166.98.126 is a residential endpoint assigned to Cox Communications (AS22773). The IP presents a low-risk profile (Risk Score: 25) with no active threat indicators. The address is properly registered within the 70.166.96.0/19 CIDR block allocated to Cox Communications in the ARIN registry. No persistent malicious behavior has been observed across the monitoring period.

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## OWNERSHIP & INFRASTRUCTURE

The IP is classified as a residential endpoint with no cloud, CDN, VPN, proxy, or hosting characteristics. Forward DNS resolution confirmed via cox.net domain.

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## GEOLOCATION DATA

*Note: Historical observations showed some geographic inconsistencies (GA vs NY), but consensus geolocation indicates New York.*

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## THREAT INTELLIGENCE

DNSBL Status: 1 listing out of 8 total DNSBL lists checked.

Network Role: Residential Endpoint

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## NETWORK SERVICES & PORTS

Open Ports: None detected

TLS Certificates: None

HTTP Service: None

Server Banners: None

No active services were discovered on the IP address during scanning.

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## NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS (70.166.98.126/24)

The /24 subnet shows no abuse activity and is classified as clean.

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## RELATIONSHIP MAPPING

DNS Associations:

• wsip-70-166-98-126.ph.ph.cox.net (Cox Communications)

Network Associations:

• NETBLK-PH-CBS-70-166-96-0 (Cox Communications)

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## OBSERVATION HISTORY

Total Observations: 17

Key observations from July 30, 2026:

• Ownership stability: No changes detected
• Threat persistence: 0 days
• Classification: Residential endpoint
• Geographic signals: Mixed (NY, GA) with consensus resolution
• AlienVault-OTX signal: 1 threat pulse detected (low confidence)

No persistent malicious behavior observed across the monitoring timeline.

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## SECURITY ACTIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS

Recommended Actions: None

Firewall Rules: Not required

Rationale: The IP presents a low-risk profile with no active threat indicators. The single DNSBL listing is not sufficient to warrant blocking, and the neighborhood analysis confirms clean subnet classification. Standard residential IP traffic monitoring is appropriate.

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## CONCLUSION

70.166.98.126 is a legitimate residential Cox Communications IP address with no evidence of malicious activity. The low risk score (25), clean neighborhood classification, and absence of persistent threat indicators support continued monitoring without blocking. No firewall rules or special handling are required at this time.

Assessment: LOW RISK — Routine residential endpoint traffic expected.

This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.