# IP INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING
Target: 98.88.249.38/32
Classification: LOW RISK β LEGITIMATE INFRASTRUCTURE
Date: August 2026
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## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IP address 98.88.249.38 is a legitimate Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud compute instance located in the Northern Virginia region. The IP exhibits no malicious indicators, zero threat observations, and maintains stable ownership characteristics. No security actions are recommended.
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## OWNERSHIP & INFRASTRUCTURE
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **ASN** | 14618 |
| **Organization** | Amazon Data Services Northern Virginia |
| **Network** | AMAZON-IAD (98.88.0.0/13) |
| **RIR** | ARIN |
| **Infrastructure Type** | CloudCompute |
| **Service Purpose** | Firewalled / No Services |
| **Classification** | Cloud-hosted, non-residential |
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## GEOLOCATION
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Country** | United States (US) |
| **Region** | Virginia (VA) |
| **City** | Ashburn |
| **Coordinates** | 39.04°N, -77.49°W |
| **Timezone** | America/New_York |
| **GeoConsensus** | Validated across multiple sources |
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## THREAT INTELLIGENCE
| Indicator | Status |
|---|---|
| **Risk Score** | 0 (Low Risk) |
| **Abuse Confidence** | Not applicable |
| **Blacklist Count** | 0 |
| **Known Attacker** | No |
| **Spam Source** | No |
| **Tor Exit Node** | No |
| **Active Threats** | None detected |
| **Threat Persistence Days** | 0 |
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## NETWORK ACTIVITY
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| **Open Ports** | None |
| **DNS PTR Hostname** | ec2-98-88-249-38.compute-1.amazonaws.com |
| **Forward Resolution** | Confirmed |
| **Services Detected** | None (firewalled) |
| **TLS Certificates** | None exposed |
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## SUBNET ANALYSIS (98.88.249.0/24)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| **Abuse Density** | 0 (Clean) |
| **Active Siblings** | 0 |
| **Threat Siblings** | 0 |
| **Subnet Classification** | Clean |
| **Inherited Risk** | 0 |
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## OBSERVATION HISTORY
- Total Observations: 16
- Ownership Changes: 0
- Recent Signals: Stable geolocation, DNS, and classification data
- Threat Activity: No persistent malicious activity detected
- Status: Historically benign with consistent AWS infrastructure characteristics
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## RELATIONSHIP GRAPH
| Relationship Type | Target |
|---|---|
| Same Network | AMAZON-IAD |
| DNS Association | ec2-98-88-249-38.compute-1.amazonaws.com |
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## RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
No security actions required. This IP represents legitimate AWS cloud infrastructure with no threat indicators. Standard logging and monitoring practices are sufficient.
Firewall Rules: None required
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## INTELLIGENCE ASSESSMENT
This IP address is owned and operated by Amazon Web Services as part of their Northern Virginia data center infrastructure. The IP resolves to a standard AWS EC2 hostname (compute-1.amazonaws.com) and exhibits all characteristics of legitimate cloud hosting infrastructure. Zero threat indicators, zero blacklist listings, and clean subnet reputation confirm benign status.
Recommendation: Continue standard monitoring. No blocking or filtering actions necessary.
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*Intelligence compiled from IPDebrief platform data. All metrics verified against multiple threat feeds and geolocation sources.*
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
π’ Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Amazon Data Services Northern Virginia |
| ASN | AS16509 |
| Network Name | AMAZON-IAD |
| CIDR Block | 98.88.0.0/13 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
π DNS Intelligence
| PTR | ec2-98-88-249-38.compute-1.amazonaws.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes β FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | ec2-98-88-249-38.compute-1.amazonaws.com |
π DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 80% (Excellent) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
βοΈ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Tier 3 β Basic operator with some routing infrastructure |
π 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 | β |
| HTTP Title | β |
π TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | β |
| Valid Until | β |
π― Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 24% | 2 | 2 |
| routing | 17% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 24% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 17% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 25% | 10 | 13 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
π Observation Timeline π Live
| First Seen | 2026-08-02 04:46:08 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-13 03:33:34 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-13 03:47:18 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 21 |
| Total Observations | 25 |
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