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# IP Intelligence Briefing: 98.46.65.171

## Executive Summary

IP address 98.46.65.171 presents a low-risk profile with a risk score of 25. The address belongs to Comcast Cable Communications (ASN 7922) and is geolocated to New York, US. No open services were detected, and the subnet (98.46.65.0/24) shows zero abuse density.

## Risk Assessment

Overall Risk Score: 25 (Low Risk)

• Provider Score: 0
• Authority Score: 0
• Stability Score: 0

Threat Indicators:

• No known attacker indicators
• Not a Tor exit node
• Not identified as a spam source
• Blacklist count: 1 (out of 8 total DNSBL lists checked)
• No known malware campaigns

## Ownership and Registration

## Network Classification

• Infrastructure Type: Residential/Cable
• Service Status: Firewalled / No Services
• Open Ports: None detected
• DNS Classification: comcast.net
• PTR Record: c-98-46-65-171.hsd1.il.comcast.net
• Cloud/CDN/VPN: No

## DNS Analysis

• Forward Resolution: Confirmed to c-98-46-65-171.hsd1.il.comcast.net
• Reverse Resolution: Confirmed
• DNSSEC: Valid
• SPF Records: Present (hasSPF: true)
• DMARC Records: Present (hasDMARC: true)

## Subnet Analysis (98.46.65.0/24)

## Historical Observation

Total observations: 13

Recent activity (July 29, 2026):

• ASN resolution confirmed: 7922 (Comcast)
• DNSSEC validation: Valid
• Blacklist listings: 1 (high severity category)
• Network role classification: Residential cable

No persistent malicious behavior detected. No threat persistence days recorded.

## Related Entities

DNS Associations:

• c-98-46-65-171.hsd1.il.comcast.net (2 entries)

No organizational, certificate, or subnet relationships identified beyond DNS hostname associations.

## Network Traceroute

• Hop Count: 13
• Transit Network: Comcast
• First Hop RTT: 0.2ms
• Last Hop RTT: 50.7ms

## Recommended Actions

Current Status: No immediate firewall rules or blocking actions recommended.

Monitoring Recommendations:

• Monitor for emergence of open services on previously firewalled IP
• Track blacklist listing changes (currently 1 listing with high severity)
• Watch for subnet-wide activity changes in 98.46.65.0/24

Firewall Considerations:

• No blocking required based on current risk profile
• Allow if legitimate internal traffic or established communication
• Monitor for service enumeration attempts

## Intelligence Conclusion

98.46.65.171 is a residential Comcast cable IP with low-risk characteristics. The single blacklist listing warrants periodic review but does not indicate active malicious use. The subnet shows no abuse density, and the IP exhibits typical residential behavior with no open services. No immediate threat action is required, but routine monitoring is recommended.

This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.