92.209.212.231 is an IPv4 address operated by Vodafone Germany IP Core Backbone (AS3209), geolocated to Stuttgart, Germany. It belongs to a mobile network with reverse DNS name ipservice-092-209-212-231.092.209.pools.vodafone-ip.de. As of October 11, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (25/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
# IP Intelligence Briefing: 92.209.212.231
Classification: Low Risk – Legitimate Mobile Infrastructure
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## Executive Summary
Target IP 92.209.212.231 is a Vodafone Germany mobile infrastructure address belonging to the VFDE-IP-SERVICE-01 network. The address exhibits no threat indicators and maintains a low-risk profile. Historical observations confirm consistent ownership by Vodafone Germany IP Core Backbone (AS3209) with no escalation in threat activity.
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## Technical Profile
Network Identity:
- ASN: 3209 (Vodafone Germany IP Core Backbone)
- CIDR Block: 92.208.0.0/15
- Network Name: VFDE-IP-SERVICE-01
- RIR: RIPE
- Organization: Vodafone GmbH
Geolocation:
- Country: Germany (DE)
- Region: Baden-Wurttemberg
- Primary City: Stuttgart
- Coordinates: 51.17°N, 10.45°E
- Accuracy: 400km radius
Service Classification:
- Mobile Carrier: Vodafone (MCC: 262, MNC: 02)
- Connection Type: LTE/5G Mobile
- Network Role: Firewalled / No Services
- Infrastructure Types: Not Cloud, CDN, VPN, or Proxy
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## Threat Assessment
Risk Scores:
- Overall Risk: 0 (Low)
- Provider Risk: 0
- Authority Risk: 0
- Stability: Baseline (no ownership changes)
Threat Indicators:
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not applicable
- Blacklist Count: 0
- Known Campaigns: None
- Is Known Attacker: False
- Is Spam Source: False
- Is Tor Exit Node: False
DNS/Email Reputation:
- PTR Hostname: ipservice-092-209-212-231.092.209.pools.vodafone-ip.de
- Forward Confirmation: Yes
- SPF Record: Present
- DMARC Record: Not configured
- DNSBL Listed: 0/8
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## Historical Observations
Observation Count: 15 signals (most recent: 2026-07-27)
Trend Analysis:
- Ownership: Consistent Vodafone Germany attribution across all observations
- Geolocation: Stable Germany (DE) classification with minor city variations (Stuttgart, Eschborn)
- Threat Persistence: 0 days (no persistent malicious activity detected)
- Threat Observation Count: 0
- Ownership Changes: 0
No escalation in risk profile or threat indicators observed throughout the observation window.
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## Network Relationships
Identified Associations:
1. DNS Association: ipservice-092-209-212-231.092.209.pools.vodafone-ip.de
2. Network: VFDE-IP-SERVICE-01 (Same Network classification)
No associations to known malicious entities, campaigns, or coordinated infrastructure.
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## /24 Neighborhood Analysis
Subnet: 92.209.212.0/24
Total Neighbors: 12
Abuse Density: 0 (0% abuse rate)
Risk Distribution:
- High Risk: 0
- Medium Risk: 0
- Low Risk: 12
Notable Neighbors:
- 92.209.212.21 (Risk: 25, Authority: 60)
- 92.209.212.30 (Risk: 15, Authority: 60)
- Multiple Vodafone infrastructure IPs with risk scores of 0 or 25
The /24 subnet demonstrates clean neighborhood characteristics with no high-risk adjacent addresses.
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## Recommended Actions
Firewall/Security Recommendations:
- No blocking recommended. IP classified as legitimate mobile infrastructure.
- Standard allow policies for trusted mobile carriers apply.
- Monitor only if associated with suspicious traffic patterns rather than IP reputation.
SOC Guidance:
- Traffic from this IP is consistent with Vodafone mobile network operations.
- No threat intelligence warrants additional scrutiny.
- Standard mobile carrier traffic handling procedures apply.
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Briefing Generated: Automated IP Intelligence Analysis
Data Source: IPDebrief Intelligence Platform
Classification: Defensive Security Intelligence
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-092-209-212-231.092.209.pools.vodafone-ip.de |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | ipservice-092-209-212-231.092.209.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 | 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 | 35% | 2 | 7 |
| routing | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| services | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 19% | 3 | 4 |
| reputation | 20% | 1 | 4 |
| geolocation | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 20% | 12 | 23 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Moderate (55%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-14 21:59:18 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-11 23:23:41 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-10-11 23:27:45 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 26 |
| Total Observations | 36 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 92.209.212.231
Who owns the IP address 92.209.212.231?
92.209.212.231 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 92.209.212.231 located?
Geolocation data places 92.209.212.231 in Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, 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 92.209.212.231 malicious or safe?
92.209.212.231 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 92.209.212.231?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 92.209.212.231 is ipservice-092-209-212-231.092.209.pools.vodafone-ip.de. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
Is 92.209.212.231 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
92.209.212.231 is classified as a mobile network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.