78.154.15.198
# INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: IP 78.154.15.198
Classification: LOW RISK
Date: Current
Analyst: IPDebrief Intelligence Unit
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## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IP address 78.154.15.198 is a Bulgarian-based residential/business IP with no observed malicious activity. The asset operates within a clean subnet environment with zero abuse indicators and should be permitted by default.
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## OWNERSHIP & GEOLOCATION
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Country** | Bulgaria (BG) |
| **City** | Sofia |
| **ASN** | 8866 |
| **Organization** | BT95-ADM |
| **Network** | BG-BTC-20070713 |
| **CIDR Block** | 78.154.0.0/19 |
| **RIR** | RIPE |
Geolocation data indicates Sofia-Capital region with coordinates 42.73°N, 25.49°E. Geo consensus is confirmed across multiple data sources.
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## THREAT PROFILE
Risk Score: 0 (Low Risk)
Abuse Confidence Score: N/A
Blacklist Status: Clean (0 lists)
Threat Indicators:
- Not a Tor exit node
- Not a known attacker
- Not a spam source
- No known campaign associations
- Zero threat indicators detected
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## NETWORK ROLE & SERVICES
| Attribute | Status |
|---|---|
| **Open Ports** | None detected |
| **Service Purpose** | Firewalled / No Services |
| **Hosting** | No |
| **Proxy/CDN/VPN** | No |
| **Cloud** | No |
DNS infrastructure is properly configured with SPF and DMARC records present. PTR hostname resolves to `78-154-15-198.ip.btc-net.bg`.
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## NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| **Subnet** | 78.154.15.198/24 |
| **Abuse Density** | 0 |
| **Classification** | Clean |
| **Total Siblings** | 1 |
| **Threat Siblings** | 0 |
The /24 subnet demonstrates zero abuse activity. No neighboring IPs show threat indicators.
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## OBSERVATION HISTORY
20 historical observations recorded (most recent: 2026-07-27). Observed signals include:
- Geolocation: Consistent Bulgaria attribution with 52% confidence
- Network Type: Residential/business classification with 70% confidence
- Port Scans: No open services detected
- Banner Analysis: No malicious banners or campaign matches
No evidence of escalating threat behavior or persistent malicious activity.
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## RELATIONSHIPS
9 relationship entries identified:
- DNS associations to `78-154-15-198.ip.btc-net.bg`
- Network associations to BG-BTC-20070713
No external entity correlations or suspicious linkages detected.
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## RECOMMENDATIONS
Action: PERMIT
Firewall Rule: No blocking required
Monitoring: Standard baseline monitoring sufficient
This IP exhibits no malicious characteristics and operates within a clean network environment. No defensive actions required beyond standard logging practices.
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END OF BRIEFING
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | BT95-ADM |
| ASN | AS8866 |
| Network Name | BG-BTC-20070713 |
| CIDR Block | 78.154.0.0/19 |
| RIR | RIPE |
| Country | BG |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 78-154-15-198.ip.btc-net.bg |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | 78-154-15-198.ip.btc-net.bg |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 80% (Excellent) |
| SPF | 2/2 domains |
| DMARC | 2/2 domains |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
| Domains Checked | 2 domains |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Tier 3 — Basic operator with some routing infrastructure |
🔌 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 | AS8866 |
| Network Prefix | 78.154.14.0/23 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 35% | 2 | 2 |
| routing | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 25% | 1 | 2 |
| reputation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| geolocation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| Overall | 22% | 6 | 7 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-15 04:06:34 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-09-01 00:09:55 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-09-01 00:11:12 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 22 |
| Total Observations | 26 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 78.154.15.198
Who owns the IP address 78.154.15.198?
78.154.15.198 is registered to BT95-ADM. The address falls within the 78.154.0.0/19 network block. Registration is held at RIPE.
Where is 78.154.15.198 located?
Geolocation data places 78.154.15.198 in Sofia, Sofia-Capital, Bulgaria. The local time zone is Europe/Sofia. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 78.154.15.198 malicious or safe?
78.154.15.198 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.
What is the hostname for 78.154.15.198?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 78.154.15.198 is 78-154-15-198.ip.btc-net.bg. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.