# IP Intelligence Briefing: 88.242.205.98
Classification: Moderate Risk | Risk Score: 40/100
Date Generated: 2026-07-28
IP Range: 88.242.0.0/16 (TurkTelekom)
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## Executive Summary
IP 88.242.205.98 is a residential ISP address in the TurkTelekom (AS9121) network with moderate risk characteristics. No active services detected (firewalled/no services). DNS records resolve to Turkish Telekom infrastructure. The IP shows no active malicious indicators but is listed on 2 of 8 DNSBLs. Geographic signals indicate Turkey (Ankara/Adana), though control plane data shows origin ASN 9121 with BGP prefix 88.242.128.0/17.
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## Network Profile
- ASN: 9121 (TurkTelekom)
- CIDR: 88.242.0.0/16
- Abuse Contact: abuse@turktelekom.com.tr
- RIR: RIPE
- Service Classification: Firewalled / No Services
- Network Type: Residential/ISP
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## Threat Indicators
- Abuse Confidence: None detected
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Blacklist Count: 2/8 DNSBLs listed
- Threat Feeds: No active indicators
- Campaign Associations: None detected
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## DNS Intelligence
- PTR Record: 88.242.205.98.dynamic.ttnet.com.tr
- Forward Resolution: 1 hostname (confirmed)
- Email Authentication: No SPF/DMARC records detected
- Domain: com.tr (Turkish domain registry)
- Hosted Domains: 0
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## Geolocation Analysis
Multiple geolocation signals observed with conflicting data:
- Primary Signal: France, Marseille (profile)
- Secondary Signals: Turkey, Ankara/Adana (history)
- Origin ASN: 9121 (TurkTelekom)
- Route Origin: 88.242.128.0/17
- Note: Geographic discrepancies suggest potential routing anomalies or multi-region infrastructure
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## Network Behavior
- Open Ports: None detected
- TLS Certificates: None
- HTTP Services: None
- Traceroute: 30 hops, 17 timed out, transit via Comcast
- BGP Stability: Unstable (route changes detected)
- RPKI Status: Not verified
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## Neighborhood Analysis
- Subnet: 88.242.205.98/24
- Neighbor Count: 0 discovered
- Abuse Density: 0%
- Threat Siblings: 0 detected
- Risk Distribution: No adjacent threat activity
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## Historical Observations
- Total Signals: 15 observations
- Recent Activity: July 28, 2026
- Threat Persistence: 0 days
- Ownership Changes: 0
- Not Persistently Malicious: True
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## Recommended Actions
SOC Analyst Recommendations:
1. Monitor: Track for service activation or new threat indicators
2. Block Consideration: Not recommended without additional context (moderate risk only)
3. Email Filtering: Consider blocking if used in phishing attempts (no DMARC/SPF)
4. Geographic Filtering: Apply Turkey-specific policies if appropriate
5. DNSBL Monitoring: Investigate blacklist reasons if traffic originates from this IP
Firewall Rule (Optional):
```bash
# If blocking is required
iptables -A INPUT -s 88.242.205.98/32 -j DROP
```
---
## Intelligence Notes
- IP appears to be residential/ISP endpoint with no active services
- DNS records indicate Turkish Telekom infrastructure
- No active malware, scanning, or attack patterns detected
- Two DNSBL listings require investigation if associated with malicious traffic
- Route instability warrants monitoring for infrastructure changes
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | AS9121-MNT |
| ASN | AS9121 |
| Network Name | TurkTelekom |
| CIDR Block | 88.242.0.0/16 |
| RIR | RIPE |
| Country | tr |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 88.242.205.98.dynamic.ttnet.com.tr |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | 88.242.205.98.dynamic.ttnet.com.tr |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 0% (None) |
| SPF | 0/2 domains |
| DMARC | 0/2 domains |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| CAA | Not configured |
| Domains Checked | 2 domains |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Mobile |
| 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 | AS9121 |
| Network Prefix | 88.242.128.0/17 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 35% | 2 | 6 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 23% | 2 | 4 |
| reputation | 25% | 1 | 4 |
| geolocation | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| Overall | 19% | 10 | 19 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-18 11:35:23 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-05 04:23:32 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-10-05 04:25:20 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 22 |
| Total Observations | 24 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 88.242.205.98
Who owns the IP address 88.242.205.98?
88.242.205.98 is registered to AS9121-MNT. The address falls within the 88.242.0.0/16 network block. Registration is held at RIPE.
Where is 88.242.205.98 located?
Geolocation data places 88.242.205.98 in Marseille, Adana, France. The local time zone is Europe/Paris. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 88.242.205.98 malicious or safe?
88.242.205.98 currently carries a low risk assessment, meaning no significant threat indicators have been observed. This assessment is generated from continuously collected signals and can change over time.
What is the hostname for 88.242.205.98?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 88.242.205.98 is 88.242.205.98.dynamic.ttnet.com.tr. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.
Is 88.242.205.98 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
88.242.205.98 is classified as a mobile network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.