92.208.31.252 is an IPv4 address operated by Vodafone Germany IP Core Backbone (AS3209), geolocated to Essen, Germany. It belongs to a mobile network with reverse DNS name ipservice-092-208-031-252.092.208.pools.vodafone-ip.de. As of October 6, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (25/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
# INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: IP 92.208.31.252/32
Classification: Low Risk - Mobile Infrastructure
Date: 2026-07-26
Status: Active Monitoring
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## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IP address 92.208.31.252/32 is a Vodafone Germany mobile infrastructure endpoint classified as Low Risk. The address represents a residential mobile service endpoint (Vodafone LTE/5G) with no open services, no blacklist listings, and no active threat indicators. While the immediate IP shows no malicious activity, the /24 subnet contains moderate abuse density with two threat-sibling IPs identified.
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## NETWORK ATTRIBUTES
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Organization** | Vodafone Germany IP Core Backbone |
| **ASN** | 3209 |
| **CIDR Block** | 92.208.0.0/15 |
| **Location** | Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE |
| **Network Role** | Mobile Carrier Endpoint |
| **Connection Type** | LTE/5G (Mobile) |
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## RISK ASSESSMENT
Current Risk Score: 0 (Low Risk)
Threat Indicators:
- Blacklist Count: 0
- Is Tor Exit Node: No
- Is Known Attacker: No
- Is Spam Source: No
- Known Campaigns: None detected
Service Status: No open ports; endpoint appears firewalled with no active services.
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## NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS (92.208.31.0/24)
Abuse Density: 0.3333 (Low-Moderate)
Subnet Classification: Mixed
Sibling IP Risk Distribution:
| IP Address | Risk Score | Authority Score |
|---|---|---|
| 92.208.31.20 | 25 | 60 |
| 92.208.31.24 | 0 | 60 |
| 92.208.31.29 | 25 | 60 |
| 92.208.31.94 | 0 | 60 |
| 92.208.31.209 | 0 | 50 |
Note: Two sibling IPs (92.208.31.20, 92.208.31.29) show elevated risk scores (25) requiring monitoring.
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## OBSERVATION HISTORY
Total Observations: 21 signals collected
Recent Activity (2026-07-26):
- ASN and organization confirmed as Vodafone Germany IP Core Backbone (confidence: 95%)
- Geographic location validated to Germany (confidence: 52%)
- Subnet abuse density observed at 0.3333 (confidence: 75%)
- Inherited risk score: 5
Temporal Analysis: No persistent malicious activity detected. Ownership and threat persistence remain stable.
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## DNS & HOSTNAME INTELLIGENCE
Reverse DNS: ipservice-092-208-031-252.092.208.pools.vodafone-ip.de
Forward Resolution: Confirmed
Domain: vodafone-ip.de
Email Authentication: SPF record present; DMARC not configured
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## RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Firewall/Security Recommendations:
- No immediate blocking required; IP classified as legitimate mobile infrastructure
- Monitor sibling IPs 92.208.31.20 and 92.208.31.29 for potential threat activity
- Standard mobile traffic inspection recommended for inbound connections
Threat Hunting Priority: Low
- No active campaigns or correlated IPs detected
- No certificate or hostname associations beyond expected Vodafone infrastructure
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## ANALYST NOTES
This endpoint represents normal mobile carrier infrastructure. The zero risk score and absence of threat indicators support classification as benign. However, the presence of two elevated-risk sibling IPs in the /24 subnet warrants continued monitoring. No defensive firewall rules or blocking actions are currently recommended.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Vodafone Germany IP Core Backbone |
| ASN | AS3209 |
| Network Name | VFDE-IP-SERVICE-01 |
| CIDR Block | 92.208.0.0/15 |
| RIR | RIPE |
| Country | DE |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | ipservice-092-208-031-252.092.208.pools.vodafone-ip.de |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | ipservice-092-208-031-252.092.208.pools.vodafone-ip.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 | 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 | AS3209 |
| Network Prefix | 92.208.0.0/14 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 26% | 2 | 5 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 14% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 16% | 10 | 17 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-11 02:19:29 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-06 10:28:06 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-10-06 10:29:42 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 23 |
| Total Observations | 24 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 92.208.31.252
Who owns the IP address 92.208.31.252?
92.208.31.252 is registered to Vodafone Germany IP Core Backbone. The address falls within the 92.208.0.0/15 network block. Registration is held at RIPE.
Where is 92.208.31.252 located?
Geolocation data places 92.208.31.252 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 92.208.31.252 malicious or safe?
92.208.31.252 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 92.208.31.252?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 92.208.31.252 is ipservice-092-208-031-252.092.208.pools.vodafone-ip.de. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
Is 92.208.31.252 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
92.208.31.252 is classified as a mobile network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.