78.17.93.70
# IP INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 78.17.93.70/32
Date: Current | Classification: Moderate Risk | Risk Score: 59/100
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## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IP 78.17.93.70 is classified as a Tor exit node with moderate risk indicators. The address is associated with ASN 26832 (moula-world-llc) and exhibits Tor-related threat signatures. One blacklist listing was recorded. The IP presents moderate concern for defensive security teams due to its role as an anonymous traffic gateway.
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## TECHNICAL PROFILE
Network Classification:
- Provider Classification: Tor Exit Nodes
- ASN: 26832 (moula-world-llc)
- CIDR Block: 78.17.93.0/24
- RIR: RIPE
- Geolocation: US (Waterford, M) — Note: Geolocation confidence low (2 sources, consensus false)
- Control Plane: Route stability flagged (3 route changes in 30 days), operator score 0.3043
Open Services:
- TCP/443 (HTTPS)
- TCP/22 (SSH — OpenSSH_9.6p1 Ubuntu-3ubuntu13.18)
DNS Resolution:
- PTR: 70.93.17.78.mtl6.servers.guru
- Domain: servers.guru
- DMARC record present; SPF absent
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## THREAT INDICATORS
| Indicator | Status | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Tor Exit Node | **Confirmed** | Medium |
| Blacklist Listings | 1 | Low |
| DNSBL Listed | Yes (1 of 8) | Low |
| Known Attacker | No | None |
| Spam Source | No | None |
Abuse Confidence: Score not available; classified as moderate risk based on Tor exit node classification.
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## OBSERVATION HISTORY
- Total Observations: 57 signals recorded
- Threat Persistence: Single threat observation event (not persistently malicious)
- Recent Activity: Consistent routing patterns observed across July 2026 observations
- Route Stability: Unstable (3 changes in 30-day window)
Temporal analysis indicates this IP has not demonstrated persistent malicious behavior patterns.
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## NETWORK NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS
Subnet: 78.17.93.0/24
- Abuse Density: 0 (classified as mostly_clean)
- Active Siblings: 4 total (including subject IP)
- Threat-Siblings: 4 IPs flagged as threats
Identified Neighboring IPs (Risk Score 66):
- 78.17.93.91
- 78.17.93.172
- 78.17.93.173
All three neighbors share the same risk score (66) and authority score (50), indicating coordinated infrastructure within the subnet.
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## RELATIONSHIP GRAPH
- Total Relationships: 114
- Primary Relationship Type: Same Network (moula-world-llc)
- Organizational Affiliation: Multiple network-level relationships to moula-world-llc entity
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## DEFENSIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
Access Control
- Recommendation: Consider enhanced verification for anonymous traffic
- Rationale: Tor exit indicators observed
- Severity: Medium
Monitoring
- Recommendation: Increase logging verbosity and review recent activity from this IP
- Rationale: Elevated risk score (59/100)
- Severity: High
Recommended Firewall Rules
| Platform | Rule |
|---|---|
| iptables | `iptables -A INPUT -s 78.17.93.70 -j DROP` |
| nftables | `nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 78.17.93.70 drop` |
| nginx | `deny 78.17.93.70;` |
| pfSense | `78.17.93.70/32` |
| Cloudflare WAF | Block rule with expression `ip.src eq 78.17.93.70` |
| AWS WAF | Addresses: `78.17.93.70/32` |
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## ANALYST NOTES
This IP is actively classified as a Tor exit node and should be evaluated based on organizational tolerance for anonymous traffic. While not currently flagged as a known attacker, the Tor exit node classification warrants defensive measures. The subnet abuse density is low (0), suggesting this IP may be operating within a broader infrastructure that is not uniformly malicious.
Action Priority: MEDIUM — Implement enhanced logging and monitoring; consider blocking based on organizational policy regarding Tor traffic.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Abuse contact role object |
| ASN | AS26832 |
| Network Name | moula-world-llc |
| CIDR Block | 78.17.93.0/24 |
| RIR | RIPE |
| Country | US |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 70.93.17.78.mtl6.servers.guru |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | 70.93.17.78.mtl4.servers.guru70.93.17.78.mtl6.servers.guru |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 60% (Good) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Present |
☁️ 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 | AS26832 |
| Network Prefix | 78.17.93.0/24 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 31% | 2 | 6 |
| routing | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| services | 24% | 2 | 4 |
| ownership | 19% | 3 | 4 |
| reputation | 22% | 1 | 4 |
| geolocation | 24% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 23% | 12 | 24 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-16 15:02:03 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-09-03 22:27:13 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-09-03 22:40:36 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 27 |
| Total Observations | 40 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 78.17.93.70
Who owns the IP address 78.17.93.70?
78.17.93.70 is registered to Abuse contact role object. The address falls within the 78.17.93.0/24 network block. Registration is held at RIPE.
Where is 78.17.93.70 located?
Geolocation data places 78.17.93.70 in Waterford, M, United States. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 78.17.93.70 malicious or safe?
78.17.93.70 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.
What is the hostname for 78.17.93.70?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 78.17.93.70 is 70.93.17.78.mtl6.servers.guru. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.