# IP Intelligence Briefing: 88.130.155.138
Classification: Moderate Risk
Date: 2026-07-28
Analyst: IPDebrief Intelligence Team
## Executive Summary
Target IP 88.130.155.138 is a German residential broadband address assigned to 1&1 Versatel GmbH. The address carries a moderate risk score (40/100) with evidence of DNS blacklist listings and route instability. No active threat indicators are currently observed.
## Network Ownership & Infrastructure
- ASN: 8881
- Organization: 1&1 Versatel GmbH
- Network: DE-VERSATEL-20051018
- CIDR Block: 88.130.0.0/16
- RIR: RIPE
- Country: Germany (DE)
- Region: Rheinland-Pfalz
- City: Andernach (coordinates: 51.17°N, 10.45°E)
## Threat Indicators
- Risk Score: 40 (Moderate)
- Threat Classification: None currently active
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Blacklist Count: 0 (real-time)
- DNSBL Listings: 2 of 8 total lists flagged
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not assigned
## Network Behavior & Services
- Service Status: Firewalled / No Services Detected
- Open Ports: None
- TLS Certificate: None
- PTR Resolution: Unresolved
- Forward DNS Resolution: Unresolved
- Email Auth: SPF and DMARC records absent
## Control Plane Data
- Route Stability: False (route changes observed)
- BGP Prefix: 88.130.144.0/20
- Origin ASN: 8881
- RPKI State: Not validated
- Operator Score: 0.1304 (Minimal)
## Neighborhood Analysis
The /24 subnet (88.130.155.0/24) contains 4 sibling IPs:
- Risk Distribution: 3 medium-risk (score 40), 1 low-risk (score 25)
- Abuse Density: 0
- Notable Neighbors:
- 88.130.155.76 (Risk: 40)
- 88.130.155.102 (Risk: 25)
- 88.130.155.116 (Risk: 40)
- 88.130.155.155 (Risk: 40)
## Historical Observations
11 observation signals recorded. Recent activity includes:
- Consistent ownership attribution to 1&1 Versatel GmbH
- Geo-location signals from multiple sources (Andernach, Dusseldorf)
- DNSBL listings observed (2 total, high severity noted)
- No persistent threat patterns detected
## Recommended Security Actions
Based on risk profile, the following defensive controls are recommended:
| Platform | Action |
|---|---|
| iptables | `iptables -A INPUT -s 88.130.155.138 -j DROP` |
| nftables | `nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 88.130.155.138 drop` |
| nginx | `deny 88.130.155.138;` |
| pfSense | Block 88.130.155.138/32 |
| Cloudflare WAF | Block expression: `ip.src eq 88.130.155.138` |
| AWS WAF | Add IP 88.130.155.138/32 to block list |
## Threat Intelligence Assessment
The IP address presents moderate risk primarily due to:
1. DNS blacklist presence (2 listings)
2. Route instability flags
3. Residential broadband nature (typically associated with compromised devices)
Recommended Priority: MEDIUM — Block at perimeter firewall level. Monitor for activity resurfacing.
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🏢 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 | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 8% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 12% | 9 | 12 |
| 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 | 2026-10-06 10:00:49 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-10-17 06:44:03 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 18 |
| Total Observations | 19 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 88.130.155.138
Who owns the IP address 88.130.155.138?
88.130.155.138 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 88.130.155.138 located?
Geolocation data places 88.130.155.138 in Andernach, Rheinland-Pfalz, 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 88.130.155.138 malicious or safe?
88.130.155.138 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.