# IPDebrief Intelligence Briefing
Target: 102.0.14.42/32
Date: 2026-07-22
Analyst Classification: Moderate Risk – Monitoring Recommended
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## Executive Summary
IP address 102.0.14.42 presents a moderate risk profile (55/100) with no confirmed malicious activity but elevated risk indicators warranting enhanced monitoring. The IP is associated with Airtel Kenya infrastructure and operates as a web server with HTTP/HTTPS services. While the broader /24 subnet maintains a clean classification, the specific address has been detected on three DNSBLs and exhibits recent connection failure patterns.
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## Technical Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Risk Score** | 55/100 (Moderate) |
| **Geolocation** | Nairobi, Kenya (KE) |
| **ASN** | 36926 |
| **BGP Prefix** | 102.0.14.0/24 |
| **Network Role** | Web Server |
| **DNS Resolution** | 42-14-0-102.r.airtelkenya.com |
| **Open Ports** | 80/tcp (HTTP), 443/tcp (HTTPS), 22/tcp (SSH) |
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## Threat Indicators
- DNSBL Listings: 3/8 total lists
- Threat Feeds: No active correlations
- Campaign Associations: None identified
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
Abuse Confidence Score: Data not available (null)
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## Observation History Analysis
The IP has generated 17 signal observations with the following patterns:
- Recent Activity (2026-07-22): Multiple connection failures observed during HTTPS probes
- Subnet Classification: Clean with 0 abuse density
- Threat Persistence: 0 days (not persistently malicious)
- Ownership Stability: No ownership changes recorded
The lack of persistent malicious signals combined with recent connection failures suggests potential service degradation or legitimate traffic anomalies rather than coordinated attack activity.
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## Network Neighborhood Assessment
Subnet: 102.0.14.0/24
Abuse Density: 0%
Threat Siblings: 0
Active Siblings: 1 of 5 total
Neighbor IPs in the /24 range (102.0.14.24, 102.0.14.26, 102.0.14.40, 102.0.14.230) show no elevated risk scores, indicating the risk is isolated to this specific address rather than a subnet-wide compromise.
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## Relationships
- DNS Associations: 42-14-0-102.r.airtelkenya.com (primary reverse DNS hostname)
- No organizational or certificate-level relationships detected
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## Recommended Actions
| Priority | Action | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| **High** | Increase logging verbosity and review recent activity | All |
| **Medium** | Block IP at perimeter firewall | iptables, nftables, pfSense |
| **Medium** | Block in WAF rules | Cloudflare WAF, AWS WAF |
| **Low** | Monitor for pattern escalation | SIEM/SOC |
Sample Block Rules:
```bash
# iptables
iptables -A INPUT -s 102.0.14.42 -j DROP
# nftables
nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 102.0.14.42 drop
```
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## Intelligence Assessment
The IP exhibits moderate risk characteristics primarily due to DNSBL listings and service exposure. The absence of threat campaign correlations, persistent malicious behavior, or elevated neighborhood risk suggests limited immediate threat. However, the combination of DNSBL presence and recent connection failures warrants proactive monitoring rather than immediate blocking without further context.
Recommendation: Implement enhanced logging and monitor for escalation before definitive blocking action.
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*This briefing is generated from IPDebrief intelligence data. All analysis is based on observed network signals and should be validated against additional threat intelligence sources.*
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Unknown |
| ASN | — |
| Network Name | — |
| CIDR Block | — |
| RIR | — |
| Country | — |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 42-14-0-102.r.airtelkenya.com |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | 42-14-0-102.r.airtelkenya.com |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 80% (Excellent) |
| SPF | 2/2 domains |
| DMARC | 1/2 domains |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Present |
| Domains Checked | 2 domains |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Web Server |
| Network Tier | Unknown — Insufficient routing data to classify |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | http | tcp | — |
| 443 | https | tcp | — |
| 22 | ssh | tcp | Banner detected |
| Closed Ports | 25, 3389, 8080, 8443 (3 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS36926 |
| Network Prefix | 102.0.14.0/24 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| routing | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| Overall | 12% | 3 | 3 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Low (30%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-02 04:20:17 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-09-18 07:06:33 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 11:03:40 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 18 |
| Total Observations | 23 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 102.0.14.42
Where is 102.0.14.42 located?
Geolocation data places 102.0.14.42 in Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya. The local time zone is Africa/Nairobi. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 102.0.14.42 malicious or safe?
102.0.14.42 currently carries a high risk assessment, meaning indicators associated with malicious or abusive activity have been observed. This assessment is generated from continuously collected signals and can change over time.
What is the hostname for 102.0.14.42?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 102.0.14.42 is 42-14-0-102.r.airtelkenya.com. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.
What ports are open on 102.0.14.42?
Responsive ports observed on 102.0.14.42 include 80, 443, 22. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.