## IP Intelligence Briefing: 88.198.20.29/32
Executive Summary
The target IP 88.198.20.29 is a low-risk (risk score: 25) web hosting address operated by Hetzner Online GmbH in Falkenstein, Germany. The IP resolves to a Your-Server.de reseller-hosted infrastructure with Apache web server services. No active malicious indicators were identified, though the associated domain name warrants monitoring.
Ownership and Infrastructure
- Organization: Hetzner Online GmbH (ASN 24940)
- Network: HETZNER-RZ-NBG-NET (88.198.16.0/20)
- Host Provider: Your-Server.de (reseller hosting)
- Resolution: static.88-198-20-29.clients.your-server.de
- Infrastructure Type: CloudCompute / Hosting Provider
Network Services
Open ports identified:
- TCP/80 (HTTP)
- TCP/443 (HTTPS)
- TCP/22 (SSH - OpenSSH 9.6p1 Ubuntu)
TLS Certificate details:
- Issuer: Let's Encrypt (CN=YE1, O=Let's Encrypt, C=US)
- Subject: blbanking.de
- SANs: blbanking.de, neu.blbanking.de, www.blbanking.de
Threat Assessment
Risk Score: 25/100 (Low Risk)
- DNSBL Status: Listed on 1 of 8 threat lists
- Threat Feeds: No active indicators
- Campaign Association: None detected
- Known Attacker Status: Not identified
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Proxy/VPN: Not detected
Geolocation: Falkenstein, Saxony, Germany (51.17°N, 10.45°E)
Historical Observations
Analysis of 21 signal observations indicates consistent low-risk behavior:
- Recent subnet classification: mostly_clean
- No persistent malicious activity detected
- HTTP probing shows 302 redirect responses (status code)
- Average ownership stability maintained
Neighborhood Analysis
Subnet 88.198.20.0/24 analysis:
- Abuse Density: 0 (mostly clean)
- Risk Distribution: No high-risk neighbors identified
- Active Siblings: 1
- Threat Siblings: 1
Associated Entities
DNS associations link to:
- static.88-198-20-29.clients.your-server.de (multiple records)
- Network affiliation: HETZNER-RZ-NBG-NET
Recommended Actions
No immediate mitigation actions required based on current risk profile. Standard network hygiene applies:
- Monitor for TLS certificate changes (blbanking.de domain)
- Standard logging recommended for web traffic
- No blocking recommended at this time
Analyst Notes
The blbanking.de domain name is unusual and may warrant correlation with other threat intelligence. However, the IP itself shows no active malicious indicators. The Hetzner cloud infrastructure and Your-Server.de hosting association suggest legitimate web hosting operations. Continue monitoring for changes in threat indicators or DNS certificate updates.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
๐ข Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Hetzner Online GmbH - Contact Role |
| ASN | AS24940 |
| Network Name | HETZNER-RZ-NBG-NET |
| CIDR Block | 88.198.16.0/20 |
| RIR | RIPE |
| Country | DE |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
๐ DNS Intelligence
| PTR | static.88-198-20-29.clients.your-server.de |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes โ FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | static.88-198-20-29.clients.your-server.de |
๐ DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 100% (Excellent) |
| SPF | 1/2 domains |
| DMARC | 1/2 domains |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Present |
| Domains Checked | 2 domains |
โ๏ธ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Web Server |
| Network Tier | Tier 3 โ Basic operator with some routing infrastructure |
๐ Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | http | tcp | โ |
| 443 | https | tcp | โ |
| 22 | ssh | tcp | |
| Closed Ports | 25, 3389, 8080, 8443 (3 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | Apache |
| HTTP Title | โ |
| SSH Version | SSH-2.0-OpenSSH_9.6p1 Ubuntu-3ubuntu13.18 |
๐ TLS Certificate
| SANs | blbanking.deneu.blbanking.dewww.blbanking.de |
| Valid From | 2026-06-26T17:02:37+00:00 |
| Valid Until | 2026-09-24T17:02:36+00:00 |
| TLS Protocol | Tls13 |
| Cipher Suite | TLS_AES_256_GCM_SHA384 |
| Signature Algorithm | sha384ECDSA |
| Validity Period | 89 days |
| Serial Number | 059B2A2D541CF4ED233829E9021A219EEA0D |
| Thumbprint | A2607B08D17359BD3F1865E1EBB5D7A2DA2B99F9 |
๐ฏ Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 42% | 2 | 5 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 30% | 2 | 3 |
| ownership | 30% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 28% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 17% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 26% | 9 | 16 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
๐ Observation Timeline ๐ Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-29 22:50:54 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-13 00:20:39 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-13 00:39:14 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 23 |
| Total Observations | 25 |
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