92.209.217.165 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-092-209-217-165.092.209.pools.vodafone-ip.de. As of October 7, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (25/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
# IPDEBRIEF INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING
Target IP: 92.209.217.165/32
Classification: Low Risk - Mobile Carrier Infrastructure
Date: 2026-07-25
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## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IP address 92.209.217.165 is classified as low risk (Risk Score: 25) and represents mobile carrier infrastructure operated by Vodafone Germany. The IP belongs to Vodafone GmbH's mobile core network (ASN 3209) and is associated with LTE/5G mobile carrier services. No active threat indicators, attack campaigns, or malicious activity were observed. The IP demonstrates stable infrastructure characteristics with no evidence of persistent malicious behavior.
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## OWNERSHIP & INFRASTRUCTURE
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| ASN | 3209 (VODANET - Vodafone GmbH, DE) |
| Organization | Vodafone Germany IP Core Backbone |
| Network Name | VFDE-IP-SERVICE-01 |
| CIDR Block | 92.208.0.0/15 |
| RIR | RIPE |
| Registration Date | 2007-10-17 |
| Infrastructure Type | Mobile Carrier |
| Connection Type | LTE/5G |
| Mobile Carrier | Vodafone (MCC 262, MNC 02) |
| Country of Origin | DE |
Network Role: Provider/Infrastructure - No open services detected, firewall-enabled configuration.
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## GEOLOCATION
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Country | US |
| Region | US-NY |
| City | New York |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| Geo Plausibility | False |
| Geo Source Count | 2 |
*Note: Geographic data shows US location with low confidence (Geo Plausible: false). ASN and mobile carrier metadata indicate German origin (DE). This discrepancy warrants monitoring but is common in carrier networks with global routing.*
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## DNS & EMAIL AUTHENTICATION
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| PTR Hostname | ipservice-092-209-217-165.092.209.pools.vodafone-ip.de |
| Forward Resolution | Confirmed |
| Domain | vodafone-ip.de |
| Forward Hostnames | 1 |
| SPF Record | v=spf1 -all (Reject) |
| DMARC Record | Not Present |
| TXT Record Count | 9 |
| DNSSEC Valid | True |
| Has CAA Records | False |
Assessment: Strict email policy with SPF "reject" configuration. No DMARC policy in place. DNSSEC properly implemented.
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## THREAT INDICATORS
| Indicator | Status |
|---|---|
| Abuse Confidence Score | N/A |
| Is Tor Exit Node | No |
| Is Known Attacker | No |
| Is Spam Source | No |
| Blacklist Count | 0 |
| Threat Feeds | None |
| Known Campaigns | None |
| Pulsedive Risk | N/A |
Assessment: No threat indicators detected. IP is not associated with any known malicious campaigns or threat feeds.
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## CONTROL PLANE DATA
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Origin ASN | 3209 |
| BGP Prefix | 92.208.0.0/14 |
| Route Changes (30d) | 0 |
| Is Route Stable | False |
| Is MOAS | No |
| RPKI State | N/A |
| IRR Consistency | N/A |
| DNSSEC Valid | True |
| DNSBL Listed | 1 of 8 lists |
Assessment: Routing appears stable with no recent route changes. One DNSBL listing detected across 8 total lists checked.
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## NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS
Subnet: 92.209.217.165/24
Abuse Density: 0 (Low)
Total Siblings: 20
Active Siblings: 0
Threat Siblings: 0
Risk Distribution: 20 Low Risk, 0 Medium Risk, 0 High Risk
Notable Neighbors:
- 92.209.217.164: Risk 25 (Low)
- 92.209.217.150: Risk 25 (Low)
- 92.209.217.147: Risk 25 (Low)
- 92.209.217.131: Risk 0 (Low)
- 92.209.217.128: Risk 25 (Low)
Assessment: Entire /24 subnet demonstrates consistent low-risk profile. No high-risk neighbors detected. Consistent with legitimate mobile carrier infrastructure.
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## RELATIONSHIP GRAPH
| Type | Target |
|---|---|
| Same Network | VFDE-IP-SERVICE-01 |
| DNS Association | ipservice-092-209-217-165.092.209.pools.vodafone-ip.de |
Assessment: Limited relationship footprint. IP is isolated to its network and DNS hostname association. No connections to external threat actors or compromised infrastructure.
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## OBSERVATION HISTORY
Total Observations: 15
Recent Signals:
1. DNSSEC Validation (2026-07-25 18:32:17 UTC) - Validated, Confidence 85%
2. DNS Resolution (2026-07-25 18:32:17 UTC) - Resolved to vodafone-ip.de, Confidence 85%
3. ASN Resolution (2026-07-25 18:32:17 UTC) - ASN 3209, Prefix 9
2. Domain Resolution (2026-07-25 18:32:18 UTC) - vodafone-ip.de, Confidence 50%
3. IP Blacklist Status (2026-07-25 18:32:20 UTC) - Listed on 1 of 8 DNSBLs, Max Severity: High
Temporal Analysis:
- Ownership Changes: 0
- Threat Observation Count: 0
- Threat Persistence Days: 0
- Persistently Malicious: No
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## RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Monitoring: Continue standard monitoring for mobile carrier traffic patterns. No immediate action required.
2. Alerting: Configure alerts for any unusual outbound connections from internal hosts to this IP range (92.208.0.0/15).
3. False Positive Review: The single DNSBL listing warrants investigation to determine if it's a legitimate false positive or indicates potential issues with email authentication practices.
4. DMARC Implementation: Consider recommending DMARC policy implementation for vodafone-ip.de to improve email authentication posture.
5. Geographic Discrepancy: Note the geographic data shows US location while ASN indicates German origin. This is typical for carrier networks but worth logging for audit purposes.
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## FINAL ASSESSMENT
Threat Level: LOW RISK
Summary:
IP address 92.209.217.165 represents legitimate Vodafone Germany mobile carrier infrastructure (ASN 3209). The IP demonstrates stable operational characteristics with no evidence of malicious activity, attack campaigns, or compromised status. The entire /24 subnet maintains consistent low-risk classification across all 20 sibling addresses.
Key Findings:
- ✅ No active threat indicators
- ✅ No known attack campaigns
- ✅ No Tor exit node activity
- ✅ No spam source classification
- ✅ Stable routing with no recent BGP changes
- ⚠️ Minor DNSBL listing on 1 of 8 lists (investigate if affecting legitimate traffic)
- ⚠️ Geographic data discrepancy (US vs DE ASN) - common in carrier networks
Action Required: None at this time. Continue standard monitoring and logging for reference.
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END OF BRIEFING
*Generated by IPDebrief Intelligence Platform*
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-092-209-217-165.092.209.pools.vodafone-ip.de |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | ipservice-092-209-217-165.092.209.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 | 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 | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| routing | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| services | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| ownership | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 4% | 1 | 1 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-09 19:41:34 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-07 11:02:46 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-10-07 11:03:20 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 21 |
| Total Observations | 23 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 92.209.217.165
Who owns the IP address 92.209.217.165?
92.209.217.165 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 92.209.217.165 located?
Geolocation data places 92.209.217.165 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 92.209.217.165 malicious or safe?
92.209.217.165 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 92.209.217.165?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 92.209.217.165 is ipservice-092-209-217-165.092.209.pools.vodafone-ip.de. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
Is 92.209.217.165 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
92.209.217.165 is classified as a mobile network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.