92.209.168.172
# IPDEBRIEF INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING
Target IP: 92.209.168.172/32
Classification: Mobile Carrier Infrastructure
Date: Current
Risk Level: LOW (Score: 25/100)
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## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IP 92.209.168.172 is a Vodafone Germany mobile infrastructure endpoint classified as low-risk. The IP resolves to Vodafone's IP service pool with no active threat indicators or malicious behavior observed. Associated subnet shows elevated baseline traffic (25% abuse density) with one threat sibling requiring monitoring.
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## OWNERSHIP & INFRASTRUCTURE
- ASN: 3209 (Vodafone Germany IP Core Backbone)
- Organization: Vodafone Germany IP Core Backbone
- Network: VFDE-IP-SERVICE-01 (92.208.0.0/15)
- RIR: RIPE (Registration: Europe)
- Geolocation: Hanau, Hesse, Germany (51.17°N, 10.45°E)
- DNS PTR: ipservice-092-209-168-172.092.209.pools.vodafone-ip.de
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## THREAT ASSESSMENT
- Risk Score: 25/100 (Low)
- Abuse Confidence: Not elevated
- Blacklist Status: 1 of 8 DNSBL listings
- Known Campaigns: None detected
- Tor Exit/Proxy: No
- Active Threats: None
Port Scan Results: No open ports detected. IP classified as firewalled/no services.
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## NETWORK CONTEXT
Subnet Analysis (92.209.168.0/24):
- Classification: Mostly clean
- Abuse Density: 25%
- Active Siblings: 4/4
- Threat Siblings: 1
- Inherited Risk: 2/100
Related Neighbor IPs:
| IP Address | Risk Score | Authority Score | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92.209.168.54 | 25 | 60 | Low |
| 92.209.168.133 | 25 | 60 | Low |
| 92.209.168.136 | 25 | 60 | Low |
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## OBSERVATION HISTORY
Total Observations: 19 signals tracked
Recent Activity: July 26, 2026
Threat Persistence: 0 days (Not persistently malicious)
Key Historical Signals:
- Geolocation consistently resolved to Germany (DE)
- Ownership stable under Vodafone Germany
- Network classification: Mobile (LTE/5G)
- Port scans conducted with no services exposed
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## RELATIONSHIP MAPPING
Associated Entities:
- DNS Associations: ipservice-092-209-168-172.092.209.pools.vodafone-ip.de (3 instances)
- Network Affiliation: VFDE-IP-SERVICE-01 (2 instances)
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## RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Firewall Policy: No immediate blocking required. Monitor for behavioral anomalies.
2. Logging: Maintain traffic logs for baseline analysis (mobile carrier IP).
3. Subnet Monitoring: Watch the 92.209.168.0/24 subnet for the identified threat sibling.
4. DNSBL Investigation: Investigate the single DNSBL listing to determine if it's a false positive or indicates prior reputation issues.
5. Threat Sibling: Correlate the 1 threat sibling in the subnet for potential IOC expansion.
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## CONFIDENTIALITY
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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-092-209-168-172.092.209.pools.vodafone-ip.de |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | ipservice-092-209-168-172.092.209.pools.vodafone-ip.de |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 60% (Good) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Mobile |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Tier 3 — Basic operator with some routing infrastructure |
🔌 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 | 17% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 14% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 23% | 2 | 2 |
| Overall | 15% | 10 | 15 |
| 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 | 2026-08-31 22:19:17 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-31 22:20:10 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 22 |
| Total Observations | 26 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 92.209.168.172
Who owns the IP address 92.209.168.172?
92.209.168.172 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 92.209.168.172 located?
Geolocation data places 92.209.168.172 in Hanau, Hesse, 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 92.209.168.172 malicious or safe?
92.209.168.172 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 92.209.168.172?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 92.209.168.172 is ipservice-092-209-168-172.092.209.pools.vodafone-ip.de. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
Is 92.209.168.172 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
92.209.168.172 is classified as a mobile network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.