102.129.55.44 is an IPv4 address operated by Jacobus De Beer (AS327991), geolocated to Vanderbijlpark, South Africa. Its reverse DNS name is ms-55-44.megasurf.co.za. As of October 6, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (15/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
# IP Intelligence Briefing: 102.129.55.44/32
## Executive Summary
Classification: Moderate Risk (Score: 40)
Location: Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, South Africa (ZA)
ASN: 327991 | Organization: Jacobus De Beer | Block: 102.129.55.0/24
Status: Multi-Service Host with active web and SSH services
## Risk Assessment
The IP maintains a moderate risk score of 40/100. No active threat indicators detected—no known attacker flags, spam source designation, or Tor exit node classification. Blacklist status shows 2 DNSBL listings out of 8 total lists evaluated. The IP is not persistently malicious with zero threat observation count and no campaign correlations.
## Network Characteristics
- Service Profile: HTTP (port 80/tcp) and SSH (port 22/tcp) services active
- SSH Banner: SSH-2.0-ROSSSH (identified SSH server variant)
- DNS Resolution: Forward confirmed to ms-55-44.megasurf.co.za (co.za TLD)
- Email Authentication: SPF and DMARC records present
- Network Classification: Not cloud, CDN, VPN, proxy, hosting, mobile, residential, or bogon
## Subnet Analysis (102.129.55.0/24)
- Total Active Siblings: 99
- Risk Distribution: High (0), Medium (49), Low (22)
- Abuse Density: 0
- Threat Siblings: 0
- Inherited Risk: 0
The subnet exhibits moderate activity with nearly half of active peers classified as medium risk. The target IP does not inherit elevated risk from neighbors.
## Control Plane Indicators
- BGP Prefix: 102.129.48.0/21
- Route Stability: Unstable (route changes detected in last 30 days)
- DNSSEC: Valid
- DNSBL Status: Listed on 2 of 8 evaluated lists
- Operator Score: 0.2609 (Basic)
## Historical Observations
16 signal observations recorded. Latest activity captured 2026-07-18, showing consistent service availability with SSH and HTTP endpoints. No significant shifts in geolocation or ownership patterns detected.
## Recommended Actions
- Monitor SSH port 22 for unauthorized access attempts
- Review DNSBL listing origins for potential false positives
- Consider enhanced logging for incoming connections to port 80 and 22
- Subnet-level monitoring recommended due to 49 medium-risk peers
## Intelligence Notes
IP resolves to a South African residential/commercial host under Jacobus De Beer organization. The "ROSSSH" SSH banner indicates a common open-source SSH server implementation. No direct correlation to known threat actors or campaigns.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Jacobus De Beer |
| ASN | AS327991 |
| Network Name | 102.129.55.0 - 102.129.55.255 |
| CIDR Block | 102.129.55.0/24 |
| RIR | AFRINIC |
| Country | ZA |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | ms-55-44.megasurf.co.za |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | ms-55-44.megasurf.co.za |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 60% (Good) |
| SPF | 2/2 domains |
| DMARC | 2/2 domains |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| CAA | Not configured |
| Domains Checked | 2 domains |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Unknown |
| 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 | AS327991 |
| Network Prefix | 102.129.48.0/21 |
| Route mapping | Found |
| HSTS | Not detected |
| CSP | Not detected |
| HTTP/2 | Not detected |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 23% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| ownership | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| reputation | 8% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 23% | 2 | 2 |
| Overall | 15% | 10 | 14 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-06-10 08:39:01 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-06 07:58:46 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-10-06 07:59:16 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 23 |
| Total Observations | 24 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 102.129.55.44
Who owns the IP address 102.129.55.44?
102.129.55.44 is registered to Jacobus De Beer. The address falls within the 102.129.55.0/24 network block. Registration is held at AFRINIC.
Where is 102.129.55.44 located?
Geolocation data places 102.129.55.44 in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, South Africa. The local time zone is Africa/Johannesburg. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 102.129.55.44 malicious or safe?
102.129.55.44 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 102.129.55.44?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 102.129.55.44 is ms-55-44.megasurf.co.za. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.