# IP Intelligence Briefing: 89.245.176.185
Classification: Low Risk / Residential Dynamic IP
Report Date: Current
Primary Intelligence: 1&1 Versatel GmbH residential network pool
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## Executive Summary
IP 89.245.176.185 is a residential dynamic IP address belonging to 1&1 Versatel GmbH's VT-DYNAMICPOOL network segment. The IP presents a low-risk profile (score: 25/100) with no active threat indicators. No malicious campaigns, blacklisting, or known attacker associations were detected. The IP is classified as residential, with no services currently running and no open ports detected.
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## Network Ownership and Geolocation
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Organization** | 1&1 Versatel GmbH |
| **ASN** | 8881 |
| **Network Range** | 89.245.176.0/21 |
| **RIR** | RIPE |
| **Country** | Germany (DE) |
| **Region** | North Rhine-Westphalia |
| **City** | Hennef (Sieg) |
| **Coordinates** | 51.17°N, 10.45°E |
| **Timezone** | Europe/Berlin |
DNS Resolution: Forward and reverse DNS confirmed to i59F5B0B9.versanet.de, resolving to versanet.de domain with SPF record present. DMARC not configured.
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## Threat Assessment
| Indicator | Status |
|---|---|
| **Risk Score** | 25 (Low Risk) |
| **Abuse Confidence** | Not applicable |
| **Blacklist Status** | 0 entries |
| **Known Attacker** | False |
| **Spam Source** | False |
| **Tor Exit Node** | False |
| **Threat Feeds** | None |
| **Known Campaigns** | None |
Threat Persistence: 0 days of persistent threat observation recorded. IP is not classified as persistently malicious.
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## Service and Port Analysis
- Open Ports: None detected
- TLS Certificate: None
- HTTP Services: Not responding/No services
- Network Role: Residential dynamic pool (Firewalled / No Services)
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## Neighborhood Context (89.245.176.0/24)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| **Total Siblings** | 3 active IPs |
| **Abuse Density** | 0.6667 |
| **Classification** | Mostly Clean |
| **Inherited Risk** | 5 |
| **High Risk Neighbors** | 0 |
| **Medium Risk Neighbors** | 1 |
| **Low Risk Neighbors** | 1 |
Notable Neighbors:
- 89.245.176.23: Risk Score 40, Authority Score 60
- 89.245.176.231: Risk Score 25, Authority Score 60
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## Historical Signal Analysis
Observation Count: 17 signals collected
Recent Signal Timeline:
- 2026-07-24 18:08:22: Subnet classification (abuse density: 0.6667, mostly_clean)
- 2026-07-24 18:05:35: Geolocation inference (Germany, confidence: 52%)
- 2026-07-24 18:04:56: Ownership stability confirmed
- 2026-07-24 18:03:00: Organization registration (1&1 Versatel GmbH, ASN: 8881)
Temporal Indicators:
- Ownership Changes: 0
- Threat Persistence Days: 0
- Threat Observation Count: 0
- Is Persistently Malicious: False
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## Relationship Graph
| Relationship Type | Target |
|---|---|
| DNS Association | i59F5B0B9.versanet.de |
| Same Network | VT-DYNAMICPOOL |
Note: Relationships indicate residential proxy infrastructure patterns typical of dynamic residential pools.
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## Control Plane and BGP Data
- Origin ASN: 8881
- BGP Prefix: 89.245.176.0/21
- Route Stability: Not stable (0 route changes in 30 days)
- RPKI State: Not validated
- DNSSEC: Valid
- Operator Score: 0.2609 (Basic)
- Delegation Age: Not available
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## Recommended Security Actions
Current Recommendation: No actionable firewall or blocking rules generated. Risk profile does not warrant immediate blocking.
Suggested Approach:
- Monitor for changes in risk profile
- Consider geo-blocking if threat intelligence evolves
- No immediate action required at this time
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## Intelligence Assessment
IP 89.245.176.185 represents a legitimate residential dynamic IP from a major German hosting provider. The low risk score, absence of threat indicators, and residential classification indicate this IP is not associated with malicious activity. The neighborhood shows typical residential pool characteristics with mixed risk levels among siblings.
SOC Analyst Guidance: No immediate action required. Continue passive monitoring. If this IP begins appearing in threat feeds or shows behavioral changes, re-evaluate threat posture.
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 | VT-DYNAMICPOOL |
| CIDR Block | 89.245.176.0/21 |
| RIR | RIPE |
| Country | DE |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | i59F5B0B9.versanet.de |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | i59F5B0B9.versanet.de |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 40% (Fair) |
| SPF | 2/2 domains |
| DMARC | 0/2 domains |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| CAA | Not configured |
| Domains Checked | 2 domains |
☁️ 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 | |||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS8881 |
| Network Prefix | 89.245.176.0/21 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 8% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| Overall | 11% | 9 | 11 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-08 00:51:54 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-06 03:35:11 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-10-06 03:35:50 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 18 |
| Total Observations | 20 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 89.245.176.185
Who owns the IP address 89.245.176.185?
89.245.176.185 is registered to 1&1 Versatel GmbH. The address falls within the 89.245.176.0/21 network block. Registration is held at RIPE.
Where is 89.245.176.185 located?
Geolocation data places 89.245.176.185 in Hennef (Sieg), 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 89.245.176.185 malicious or safe?
89.245.176.185 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 89.245.176.185?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 89.245.176.185 is i59F5B0B9.versanet.de. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.