# IP Intelligence Briefing: 78.31.234.52/32
Date: 2026-07-27
Classification: Low Risk
Risk Score: 25/100
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## Executive Summary
IP address 78.31.234.52 presents a low-risk profile with a risk score of 25. The IP is registered to RIPE NCC under ASN 60014 (LIR-IR-ABRAMAD-1-MNT) with network block 78.31.232.0/22. No active services were detected, and the IP exhibits minimal threat indicators. However, inconsistent geolocation data and one DNS blacklist listing warrant monitoring.
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## Ownership & Registration
- ASN: 60014
- Organization: IR-ABRAMAD-20180619
- Network Block: 78.31.232.0/22
- RIR: RIPE
- Abuse Contact: Available via RDAP
- Registration Date: Not specified
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## Geolocation Analysis
- Primary Location: United States (Boston, MA)
- Alternate Signals: One observation indicated Iran (IR) with coordinates 35.698°N, 51.4115°E
- Consensus: False (geolocation sources disagree)
- Accuracy: GeoPlausible flag not set; geoSourceCount: 2
- Timezone: America/New_York
Assessment: Geolocation data is inconsistent. Multiple sources indicate US, but one signal shows Iran. This discrepancy requires further investigation.
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## Threat Indicators
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not available
- Known Attacker: False
- Spam Source: False
- Tor Exit Node: False
- Blacklist Count: 0 (profile), but 1 listing in DNSBL with 8 total lists
- Threat Feeds: Empty
- Known Campaigns: None detected
Assessment: No active threat indicators present. Single DNSBL listing suggests potential but unconfirmed reputation issues.
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## Network Services & Behavior
- Open Ports: None detected (Firewalled / No Services)
- TLS Certificate: Not available
- HTTP Title: Not available
- Server Banner: Not available
- Behavioral Score: Honeypot hit status not specified
Assessment: IP appears passive with no open services or active listening ports.
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## DNS Analysis
- PTR Hostname: 78.31.234.52.abramad.com
- Forward Resolution: Not confirmed
- Hosted Domains: 0
- SPF Record: Present
- DMARC Record: Present
- TXT Record Count: 0
Assessment: DNS configuration includes SPF and DMARC records. Forward resolution not confirmed, suggesting potential reverse DNS misconfiguration or use of a static PTR record.
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## Neighborhood Analysis (78.31.234.0/24)
- Subnet Classification: Clean
- Abuse Density: 0.0
- Total Siblings: 1
- Active Siblings: 0
- Threat Siblings: 0
- Risk Distribution: High: 0, Medium: 0, Low: 0
Assessment: Subnet exhibits no abuse activity. IP stands alone without correlated risk indicators from neighboring addresses.
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## Relationship Graph
- Same Network: IR-ABRAMAD-20180619 (multiple associations)
- DNS Associations: 78.31.234.52.abramad.com (multiple associations)
Assessment: Relationships are limited to network and DNS associations with no additional hostnames, organizations, or certificates detected.
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## Temporal Analysis
- Ownership Changes: 0
- Ownership Stability: Stable
- Threat Persistence Days: 0
- Threat Observation Count: 0
- Persistently Malicious: False
- Route Stability: False (route changes noted in control plane)
Assessment: IP demonstrates stability in ownership with no persistent malicious behavior detected over time.
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## Control Plane Data
- BGP Prefix: 78.31.232.0/22
- Origin ASN: 60014
- RPKI State: Not available
- IRR Consistency: Not available
- Route Changes (30d): 0
- DNSSEC Valid: True
- DNSBL Listed: 1 of 8 total lists
- Operator Score: 0.1304 (Minimal)
Assessment: DNSSEC validation present. One DNSBL listing suggests potential reputation filtering but not definitive malicious activity.
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## Recommended Actions
No specific firewall rules or security actions were generated by the system. Given the low-risk profile, no immediate blocking or allowlisting is required.
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## SOC Analyst Notes
1. Monitor Geolocation Discrepancy: One observation shows Iran while profile indicates US. Investigate source of conflicting data.
2. Verify DNSBL Listing: Single DNS blacklist listing warrants verification. Check specific list for context and legitimacy.
3. Confirm Forward Resolution: PTR record exists but forward resolution not confirmed. May indicate static configuration.
4. Subnet Monitoring: Neighbor subnet 78.31.234.0/24 shows zero abuse density. No lateral threat indicators present.
5. No Immediate Action Required: Current risk score of 25 supports continued monitoring without intervention.
Priority: Low
Recommendation: Continue passive monitoring; no blocking required.
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*Report generated using IPDebrief intelligence platform data.*
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | lir-ir-abramad-1-MNT |
| ASN | AS60014 |
| Network Name | IR-ABRAMAD-20180619 |
| CIDR Block | 78.31.232.0/22 |
| RIR | RIPE |
| Country | IR |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 78.31.234.52.abramad.com |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | 78.31.234.52.abramad.com |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 60% (Good) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| 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 | AS60014 |
| Network Prefix | 78.31.234.0/23 |
| 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 | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-15 04:06:34 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-07-27 20:35:38 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-30 20:07:42 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 21 |
| Total Observations | 23 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 78.31.234.52
Who owns the IP address 78.31.234.52?
78.31.234.52 is registered to lir-ir-abramad-1-MNT. The address falls within the 78.31.232.0/22 network block. Registration is held at RIPE.
Where is 78.31.234.52 located?
Geolocation data places 78.31.234.52 in Boston, US-MA, United States. The local time zone is America/New_York. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 78.31.234.52 malicious or safe?
78.31.234.52 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 78.31.234.52?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 78.31.234.52 is 78.31.234.52.abramad.com. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.