87.122.26.16 is an IPv4 address operated by 1&1 Versatel GmbH (AS8881), geolocated to Bottrop, Germany. As of September 5, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Moderate Risk (40/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
# INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 87.122.26.16
Classification: LOW RISK | Date: 2026-07-28 | Analyst: IPDebrief SOC Team
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## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IP address 87.122.26.16/32 is assessed as LOW RISK with a risk score of 15/100. The IP belongs to 1&1 Versatel GmbH (ASN 8881) in Witten, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. No active threat indicators, blacklisting, or malicious campaigns were detected. The IP serves as a firewalled host with no open services detected.
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## NETWORK OWNERSHIP & GEOLOCATION
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Organization** | 1&1 Versatel GmbH |
| **ASN** | 8881 |
| **Netname** | DE-VERSATEL-20050727 |
| **CIDR Block** | 87.122.0.0/15 |
| **Country** | Germany (DE) |
| **City** | Witten |
| **Region** | North Rhine-Westphalia |
| **Coordinates** | 51.17°N, 10.45°E |
| **RIR** | RIPE |
Geolocation Confidence: Validated (geo_plausible: true, geo_consensus: true)
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## THREAT ASSESSMENT
Current Risk Profile
- Risk Score: 15 (Low Risk)
- Abuse Confidence: Not applicable
- Blacklist Count: 0
- Known Attacker: No
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Spam Source: No
Control Plane Indicators
- DNSBL Listings: 1 of 8 total lists
- Operator Score: 0.1304 (Minimal)
- Route Stability: False (route changes detected in 30-day window)
- RPKI State: Not reported
- IRRC Consistency: Not reported
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## NETWORK SERVICES & DNS
Service Enumeration
- Open Ports: None detected
- TLS Certificate: Not present
- HTTP Banner: Not present
- Server Classification: Firewalled / No Services
DNS Resolution
- PTR Hostnames: None
- Forward Resolution: Failed
- Hosted Domains: 0
- Email Authentication: SPF/DMARC not configured
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## NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS (87.122.26.0/24)
Subnet Classification: mostly_clean
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| **Total Siblings** | 4 |
| **Active Siblings** | 2 |
| **Threat Siblings** | 1 |
| **Abuse Density** | 0.25 |
| **Inherited Risk** | 2 |
Neighbor Risk Distribution:
- High Risk: 0
- Medium Risk: 2 (87.122.26.143, 87.122.26.226 - both risk score 40)
- Low Risk: 1 (87.122.26.103 - risk score 15)
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## OBSERVATION HISTORY
Total Observations: 15 signals
Recent Activity (2026-07-28):
- Geolocation Signals: Validated Germany coordinates with 0.52 confidence
- Network Classification: Confirmed non-hosting, non-proxy, non-CDN, non-Tor infrastructure
- Ownership Stability: 0 ownership changes recorded
- Threat Persistence: 0 days (not persistently malicious)
- Operator Score: 0.1304 (Minimal)
Temporal Indicators:
- Threat Observation Count: 0
- Ownership Changes: 0
- Persistence Days: 0
- Status: Not persistently malicious
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## RELATIONSHIP GRAPH
The IP maintains associations primarily with the network namespace DE-VERSATEL-20050727. No external hostnames, organizations, or certificates were identified in the relationship graph.
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## RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Current Risk Score: 15 (Low Risk)
Recommended Actions: None at this time. No firewall rules or blocking actions recommended based on current threat profile.
Context: The IP shows no active malicious indicators. Monitoring should continue to validate ongoing low-risk behavior.
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## ANALYST NOTES
This IP address demonstrates consistent, benign characteristics typical of a legitimate hosting or enterprise infrastructure node. The absence of open services, combined with firewalled status and lack of threat indicators, suggests normal operational behavior. The single DNSBL listing requires contextual review but does not indicate active malicious use at this time.
Confidence Level: High (based on 15 signal observations and validated geolocation)
Next Review: Standard periodic monitoring recommended.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | 1&1 Versatel GmbH |
| ASN | AS8881 |
| Network Name | DE-VERSATEL-20050727 |
| CIDR Block | 87.122.0.0/15 |
| RIR | RIPE |
| Country | DE |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR Record | No PTR |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 20% (Poor) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| 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 | AS8881 |
| Network Prefix | 87.122.16.0/20 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 27% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 23% | 2 | 4 |
| reputation | 23% | 1 | 4 |
| geolocation | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 18% | 10 | 18 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-16 16:44:39 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-05 06:39:43 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-09-05 01:42:36 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 20 |
| Total Observations | 29 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 87.122.26.16
Who owns the IP address 87.122.26.16?
87.122.26.16 is registered to 1&1 Versatel GmbH. The address falls within the 87.122.0.0/15 network block. Registration is held at RIPE.
Where is 87.122.26.16 located?
Geolocation data places 87.122.26.16 in Bottrop, NW, Germany. The local time zone is Europe/Berlin. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 87.122.26.16 malicious or safe?
87.122.26.16 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.