# IPDebrief Intelligence Briefing: 84.233.251.12/32
Classification: Moderate Risk | Date: 2026-07-31 | Jurisdiction: United Kingdom (GB)
## Executive Summary
IP address 84.233.251.12 is classified as Moderate Risk (Score: 50) with no current malicious activity indicators. The address operates within a clean subnet (84.233.251.0/24) with zero abuse density and no known threat sibling IPs. No open ports or active services detected; the endpoint is fully firewalled.
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## Ownership & Network Classification
- ASN: 212238
- Organization: AS3257-IPAM-MNT (CDNEXT-MAN)
- CIDR Block: 84.233.251.0/24
- RIR: RIPE (Europe)
- Network Type: Firewalled / No Services
- Provider Classification: Not a CDN, VPN, proxy, Tor, or hosting provider
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## Geolocation Analysis
- Primary Location: Manchester, England, GB
- Secondary Signal: London, GB (via iata-transit pattern)
- Accuracy: 750km radius
- Geo Consensus: Confirmed (2 sources)
- RTT Path: 14 hops via Comcast/Cogent transit networks
- Status: GeoPlausible flag not set; position requires validation
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## Threat Intelligence Assessment
| Indicator | Status |
|---|---|
| Known Attacker | False |
| Spam Source | False |
| Tor Exit Node | False |
| Blacklist Count | 0 |
| Threat Feeds | Empty |
| DNSBL Listed | 2 of 8 total lists |
| Campaign Likelihood | Not identified |
| Cert Matches | 0 |
| Correlated IPs | 0 |
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## Neighborhood Analysis (84.233.251.0/24)
- Abuse Density: 0 (Clean subnet)
- Subnet Classification: Clean
- Total Siblings: 2
- Active Siblings: 1
- Threat Siblings: 0
- Adjacent IP: 84.233.251.14 (Risk Score: 25, Authority Score: 50)
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## DNS Analysis
- PTR Hostname: unn-84-233-251-12.datapacket.com
- Forward Resolution: 1 record
- DNSSEC Valid: Yes
- Hosted Domains: 0
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## Control Plane Status
- Route Stability: Unstable (isRouteStable: false)
- Route Changes (30d): 0
- RPKI State: Not assessed
- IRR Consistency: Not assessed
- Delegation Age: Not assessed
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## Historical Signals (16 observations)
Recent observations (2026-07-31) indicate:
- Ownership signals from AS3257-IPAM-MNT (confidence: 0.90)
- Geolocation signals from GB/London area (confidence: 0.85)
- Traceroute completion with 14 hops
- No persistent malicious activity detected
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## Recommended Actions
Risk Score: 50 (Moderate)
While no direct threats were identified, the following defensive controls are recommended:
| Platform | Action |
|---|---|
| iptables | `iptables -A INPUT -s 84.233.251.12 -j DROP` |
| nftables | `nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 84.233.251.12 drop` |
| Nginx | `deny 84.233.251.12;` |
| pfSense | Block 84.233.251.12/32 |
| Cloudflare WAF | Block IP (risk score 50) |
| AWS WAF | Add to blocked addresses (84.233.251.12/32) |
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## Intelligence Notes
1. Clean Subnet Context: The immediate neighborhood shows no abuse patterns; the single active sibling (84.233.251.14) presents minimal risk.
2. No Active Services: The IP is fully firewalled with no open ports, reducing direct exploitation vectors.
3. DNSBL Presence: The IP appears on 2 out of 8 DNSBL listsβrequires investigation of specific list reasons if blocking occurs.
4. Route Instability: The BGP prefix shows instability flags; monitor for potential route hijacking or misconfiguration.
5. Geolocation Discrepancy: Signals indicate both Manchester and London locations; validate actual endpoint location if relevant to threat hunting.
Recommendation: Monitor for service activation. No immediate threat action required, but maintain logging and periodic re-scanning given the Moderate Risk classification and DNSBL presence.
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π’ Ownership & Registration
| Organization | AS3257-IPAM-MNT |
| ASN | AS212238 |
| Network Name | CDNEXT-MAN |
| CIDR Block | 84.233.251.0/24 |
| RIR | RIPE |
| Country | GB |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
π DNS Intelligence
| PTR | unn-84-233-251-12.datapacket.com |
| Forward Confirmed | No β PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | unn-84-233-251-12.datapacket.com |
π DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 60% (Good) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
βοΈ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Unknown β Insufficient routing data to classify |
π 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 | β |
| HTTP Title | β |
π TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | β |
| Valid Until | β |
π― Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 45% | 2 | 3 |
| routing | 22% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 31% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 45% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 22% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 22% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 31% | 9 | 12 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
π Observation Timeline π Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-29 22:50:53 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-07-31 19:33:26 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-07-31 13:33:11 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 20 |
| Total Observations | 22 |
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