# IP Intelligence Briefing: 81.249.252.2
## Executive Summary
IP address 81.249.252.2 presents a low-risk threat profile with an overall risk score of 25. The address is associated with FT-BRX (ASN 3215) and operates within the IP2000-ADSL-BAS network block. Classification indicates mobile broadband connectivity via Orange S.A. infrastructure. No active threat indicators, malicious campaigns, or blacklist enumerations were identified.
## Technical Profile
Network Classification:
- ASN: 3215 (FT-BRX)
- Organization: FT-BRX
- Network: IP2000-ADSL-BAS
- CIDR Block: 81.249.248.0/21
- RIR: RIPE
- Connection Type: Mobile (Orange S.A. carrier)
Geolocation:
- Reported Location: New York, US (US-NY)
- RIR Registration: France (RIPE)
- ISP Domain: wanadoo.fr (lfbn-idf3-1-125-2.w81-249.abo.wanadoo.fr)
- Geovalidation: Inconsistent (French registration vs. US geolocation signals)
DNS & Resolution:
- PTR Record: lfbn-idf3-1-125-2.w81-249.abo.wanadoo.fr
- Forward Resolution: Confirmed (1 hostname)
- Email Authentication: SPF record present
- DNSBL Status: Listed on 1 of 8 tested lists
Network Services:
- Open Ports: None detected
- Service Status: Firewalled / No Services
- TLS/HTTP: No certificates or web services
## Threat Intelligence
Current Risk Indicators:
- Risk Score: 25 (Low)
- Provider Score: 0
- Authority Score: 0
- Is Tor Exit: No
- Is Known Attacker: No
- Is Spam Source: No
- Blacklist Count: 0
- Known Campaigns: None
- Threat Feeds: Empty
Control Plane Analysis:
- Route Stability: Unstable
- DNSSEC: Valid
- DNSBL Listings: 1/8 lists
- Operator Score: 0.2609 (Basic)
- IRR Consistency: Not evaluated
- Route Changes (30d): 0
## Observation History
Signal observation history contains 16 recorded events. Key observations include:
- 2026-07-27 14:25:12: ASN and organization registration confirmed (FT-BRX, RIPE)
- 2026-07-27 14:24:35: Geolocation signals detected (New York, US-NY) and traceroute attempts (30 hops, target not reached)
- Multiple observations indicate mobile broadband characteristics
The IP demonstrates temporal stability with no ownership changes and zero threat persistence days. No persistent malicious activity has been observed.
## Neighborhood Analysis
Subnet: 81.249.252.2/24
- Abuse Density: 0%
- Classification: Clean
- Total Siblings: 1
- Active Siblings: 0
- Threat Siblings: 0
- Risk Distribution: No high or medium-risk neighbors detected
No neighboring IPs in the immediate /24 subnet exhibited malicious activity or elevated risk scores.
## Relationships
Associated Entities:
- DNS Hostname: lfbn-idf3-1-125-2.w81-249.abo.wanadoo.fr (3 associations)
- Network: IP2000-ADSL-BAS (1 association)
No organizational or certificate-based relationships were identified.
## Recommendations
Based on the risk profile:
1. Monitoring: Continue standard monitoring given the low-risk classification
2. Firewall Rules: No specific blocking recommended; standard egress/ingress policies apply
3. Geolocation Discrepancy: Note the mismatch between French RIR registration and US geolocation signals—may indicate routing anomalies or CDN/ISP infrastructure
4. DNSBL: Investigate the single DNSBL listing to understand the basis for the entry
5. Mobile Classification: Treat as mobile broadband endpoint; consider mobile-specific threat indicators
## Conclusion
IP 81.249.252.2 is classified as low-risk with no active threat indicators. The address operates on Orange S.A. mobile broadband infrastructure under FT-BRX management. While geolocation data shows inconsistencies, the overall threat profile remains benign. No immediate defensive actions are required beyond standard security hygiene practices.
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*Report generated: 2026-07-27 | Intelligence Source: IPDebrief*
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | FT-BRX |
| ASN | AS3215 |
| Network Name | IP2000-ADSL-BAS |
| CIDR Block | 81.249.248.0/21 |
| RIR | RIPE |
| Country | FR |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | lfbn-idf3-1-125-2.w81-249.abo.wanadoo.fr |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | lfbn-idf3-1-125-2.w81-249.abo.wanadoo.fr |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 80% (Excellent) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Mobile |
| 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 | |||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS3215 |
| Network Prefix | 81.249.128.0/17 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| routing | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 16% | 4 | 4 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-14 03:40:40 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-31 19:07:06 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-31 19:56:42 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 19 |
| Total Observations | 22 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 81.249.252.2
Who owns the IP address 81.249.252.2?
81.249.252.2 is registered to FT-BRX. The address falls within the 81.249.248.0/21 network block. Registration is held at RIPE.
Where is 81.249.252.2 located?
Geolocation data places 81.249.252.2 in New York, US-NY, 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 81.249.252.2 malicious or safe?
81.249.252.2 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 81.249.252.2?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 81.249.252.2 is lfbn-idf3-1-125-2.w81-249.abo.wanadoo.fr. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
Is 81.249.252.2 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
81.249.252.2 is classified as a mobile network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.