88.130.153.220 is an IPv4 address operated by 1&1 Versatel GmbH (AS8881), geolocated to Essen, Germany. As of October 5, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Moderate Risk (40/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
# IP Intelligence Briefing: 88.130.153.220/32
Classification: Moderate Risk
Date: Analysis based on current signal data
Reporting: SOC Intelligence Unit
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## Executive Summary
IP address 88.130.153.220 is registered to 1&1 Versatel GmbH (ASN 8881) within the 88.130.0.0/16 network block in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The address carries a risk score of 40 (Moderate Risk) and is associated with 2 DNSBL listings. No active threat indicators, known campaigns, or malicious reputation signals were detected.
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## Network Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **IP Address** | 88.130.153.220/32 |
| **Risk Score** | 40 (Moderate Risk) |
| **ASN** | 8881 |
| **Organization** | 1&1 Versatel GmbH |
| **Network Block** | 88.130.0.0/16 |
| **Geolocation** | Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany (DE) |
| **Timezone** | Europe/Berlin |
| **Service Status** | Firewalled / No Services |
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## Threat Indicators
- Blacklist Count: 2 DNSBL listings (of 8 total lists)
- Known Attacker: No
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Spam Source: No
- Threat Feeds: None detected
- Known Campaigns: None
- Persistent Malicious Activity: No
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## Network Behavior & Services
- Open Ports: None detected
- HTTP/TLS Services: No active services
- DNS Resolution: No PTR records; forward resolution unconfirmed
- Email Authentication: No SPF or DMARC records
- Control Plane: BGP prefix 88.130.144.0/20; route stability flag set to false
- Operator Score: 0.1304 (Minimal)
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## Subnet Neighborhood Analysis
The /24 subnet (88.130.153.0/24) contains 2 sibling IPs with mixed risk profiles:
| Neighbor IP | Risk Score | Authority Score | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88.130.153.77 | 55 | 50 | Medium Risk |
| 88.130.153.185 | 25 | 50 | Low Risk |
- Subnet Abuse Density: 0
- Inherited Risk: 0
- Active Threat Siblings: 0
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## Observation History
12 signal observations recorded, most recent from 2026-07-28. Key temporal indicators:
- Ownership Changes: 0
- Threat Persistence Days: 0
- Threat Observation Count: 0
- Signal Confidence Range: 0.35–0.95
No persistent malicious activity detected.
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## Relationship Graph
- Same Network: DE-VERSATEL-20051018 (1 relationship)
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## Recommended Security Actions
Based on risk profile, the following rules are recommended:
Firewall Rules:
- iptables: `iptables -A INPUT -s 88.130.153.220 -j DROP`
- nftables: `nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 88.130.153.220 drop`
- nginx: `deny 88.130.153.220;`
- pfSense: `88.130.153.220/32`
Cloud/WAF Rules:
- Cloudflare WAF: Block IP with filter expression `ip.src eq 88.130.153.220`
- AWS WAF: Add rule for address `88.130.153.220/32`
Note: These recommendations are probabilistic and should be validated against local threat intelligence and traffic patterns before deployment.
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## SOC Analyst Notes
This IP demonstrates moderate risk primarily due to DNSBL listings rather than active malicious indicators. The absence of open services and threat indicators suggests the IP may be dormant, abandoned, or used for low-volume legitimate traffic. However, the presence of 2 DNSBL listings warrants monitoring. The adjacent subnet IP 88.130.153.77 (risk score 55) suggests potential correlation; consider blocking the entire /24 if traffic patterns justify it.
No immediate threat to infrastructure; maintain monitoring and apply firewall rules as recommended.
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*Intelligence generated by IPDebrief Platform*
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-20051018 |
| CIDR Block | 88.130.0.0/16 |
| 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 | 0% (None) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| 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 | 88.130.144.0/20 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 31% | 2 | 5 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 16% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 24% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 18% | 10 | 17 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-15 22:24:30 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-05 23:43:40 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-10-05 23:44:39 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 19 |
| Total Observations | 22 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 88.130.153.220
Who owns the IP address 88.130.153.220?
88.130.153.220 is registered to 1&1 Versatel GmbH. The address falls within the 88.130.0.0/16 network block. Registration is held at RIPE.
Where is 88.130.153.220 located?
Geolocation data places 88.130.153.220 in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, 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 88.130.153.220 malicious or safe?
88.130.153.220 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.