IP INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 80.241.210.178/32
Classification: Moderate Risk | Date: Current Analysis | Status: Active Monitoring
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IP 80.241.210.178 is a Contabo cloud infrastructure host operating as a web server in Munich, Germany. The IP presents moderate risk (score: 40) with no confirmed malicious activity but shows presence on 2 DNS blacklist sources. The address is part of a /24 subnet with low abuse density (0.0) and 3 active sibling IPs, all classified as low-risk.
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INFRASTRUCTURE PROFILE
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **ASN** | 51167 (Contabo) |
| **Organization** | Johannes Selg |
| **Location** | Munich, Germany (51.17°N, 10.45°E) |
| **Infrastructure Type** | CloudCompute / Hosting |
| **Network Role** | Web Server |
| **Cloud Provider** | Contabo |
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NETWORK SERVICES
- Open Ports: TCP/80 (HTTP), TCP/443 (HTTPS)
- Server Fingerprint: nginx/1.20.1
- TLS Certificate: Let's Encrypt
- Subject: CN=pos.africoretechsolutions.com
- Issuer: CN=E8, O=Let's Encrypt, C=US
- Certificate Type: Valid (not self-signed)
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DNS ANALYSIS
- PTR Hostname: vmi3259889.contaboserver.net
- Forward Resolution: Confirmed (1 record)
- Email Authentication:
- SPF: Configured (v=spf1 ip4:84.247.137.130 +a +mx ~all)
- DMARC: Configured (p=none, rua=mailto:dmarc@smtp-staging.mailtrap.net)
- TXT Records: 7 total
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THREAT INDICATORS
| Indicator | Status |
|---|---|
| **Risk Score** | 40/100 (Moderate) |
| **Known Attacker** | No |
| **Tor Exit Node** | No |
| **Spam Source** | No |
| **Blacklist Count** | 2 |
| **Threat Feeds** | None |
| **Known Campaigns** | None |
| **DNSBL Listings** | 2/8 total lists |
| **Route Stability** | Unstable (false) |
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GEOGRAPHICAL VALIDATION
- Country: Germany (DE)
- Region: BY (Bavaria)
- City: Munich
- Geo Confidence: 52% (multi-signal inference)
- Accuracy Radius: 400km
- Consensus: Validated across multiple sources
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TEMPORAL ANALYSIS
- Observation Count: 22 signals
- Latest Signal: 2026-06-14 15:38:46 UTC
- Ownership Changes: 0
- Threat Persistence: 0 days
- Persistence Classification: Not persistently malicious
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SUBNET ANALYSIS (80.241.210.0/24)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| **Abuse Density** | 0.0 (Low) |
| **Classification** | Mostly Clean |
| **Total Siblings** | 3 |
| **Active Siblings** | 3 |
| **Threat Siblings** | 3 |
Identified Neighbors:
- 80.241.210.93: Risk Score 25, Authority Score 60
- 80.241.210.247: Risk Score 25, Authority Score 60
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KEY OBSERVATIONS
1. The IP resolves to a Contabo virtual machine (vmi3259889.contaboserver.net), consistent with cloud hosting infrastructure
2. TLS certificate indicates association with africoretechsolutions.com domain
3. Email authentication (SPF/DMARC) is properly configured
4. No malicious threat indicators detected in current scans
5. Two DNSBL listings present but no active threat indicators
6. Subnet abuse density is minimal, suggesting legitimate cloud usage
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Immediate Actions:
- Monitor DNSBL listing changes; investigate why 2 blacklist sources flag this IP
- Continue passive DNS monitoring for certificate rotation events
- Track HTTP/HTTPS traffic patterns for anomaly detection
Network Defense:
- No immediate firewall rules required based on current risk profile
- Consider rate limiting for web service ports if receiving high-volume traffic
- Monitor for changes in TLS certificate expiration or renewal
Long-term Monitoring:
- Track ownership stability (0 changes observed)
- Watch for increases in DNSBL listings
- Monitor route stability (currently flagged as unstable)
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Analyst Notes: This IP represents standard cloud hosting infrastructure with moderate risk primarily due to DNSBL presence. No active threat indicators detected. Continue standard monitoring protocols and correlate with any incoming security alerts.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
๐ข Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Johannes Selg |
| ASN | AS51167 |
| Network Name | โ |
| CIDR Block | โ |
| RIR | RIPE |
| Country | โ |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
๐ DNS Intelligence
| PTR | vmi3259889.contaboserver.net |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes โ FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | vmi3259889.contaboserver.net |
๐ DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 80% (Excellent) |
| SPF | 1/2 domains |
| DMARC | 1/2 domains |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
| Domains Checked | 2 domains |
โ๏ธ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Web Server |
| Network Tier | Hosting โ Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
๐ Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | http | tcp | โ |
| 443 | https | tcp | โ |
| 8080 | http-alt | tcp | โ |
| Closed Ports | 22, 25, 3389, 8443 (3 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | nginx/1.20.1 |
| HTTP Title | โ |
๐ TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | 2026-05-29T09:32:56+00:00 |
| Valid Until | 2036-05-26T09:32:56+00:00 |
| TLS Protocol | Tls13 |
| Cipher Suite | TLS_AES_256_GCM_SHA384 |
| Signature Algorithm | sha256RSA |
| Validity Period | 3650 days |
| Serial Number | 4438051ACC46A893CEA061C17F9CB4DA2B8948B4 |
| Thumbprint | B47C9D683EDE9349B7610077282193CB8D9AF902 |
๐ฏ Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 25% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 34% | 2 | 3 |
| ownership | 24% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 30% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 23% | 2 | 2 |
| Overall | 25% | 10 | 16 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
๐ Observation Timeline ๐ Live
| First Seen | 2026-05-10 10:14:06 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-06-27 17:40:40 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-06-28 11:46:11 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 22 |
| Total Observations | 28 |
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