# IP INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 102.141.43.116
Classification: LOW RISK / MONITOR
Date: Current Intelligence Cycle
Prepared For: SOC Operations
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## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IP address 102.141.43.116 is classified as Low Risk (Score: 25) with ownership attributed to GVA Congo (ASN 36924) in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo. While direct threat indicators are absent, the IP exhibits borderline characteristics including DNSBL listing (1 of 8 total), unstable routing, and neighborhood contamination. No immediate blocking required; continued monitoring recommended.
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## OWNERSHIP & GEOLOCATION
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ASN | 36924 |
| Organization | GVA Congo (ORG-GC7-AFRINIC) |
| CIDR Block | 102.141.0.0/18 |
| Country | Republic of the Congo (CG) |
| City | Brazzaville |
| RIR | AFRINIC |
| Registration | Not publicly disclosed |
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## RISK ASSESSMENT
| Metric | Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Risk | 25/100 | Low Risk |
| Provider Score | 0 | Clean |
| Authority Score | 0 | Clean |
| Stability Score | 0 | N/A |
| Abuse Confidence | N/A | N/A |
Key Observations:
- No known attacker, spam source, or Tor exit node behavior
- No known threat campaigns associated
- No active threat feeds indicators
- DNSBL listing: 1 out of 8 total lists (minor concern)
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## NETWORK CHARACTERISTICS
Infrastructure Classification: Firewalled / No Services
- No open ports detected
- No CDN/Cloud/VPN/Proxy/Tor infrastructure
- No mobile or residential hosting
Control Plane Status:
- Route Stability: FALSE (route changes detected)
- BGP Prefix: 102.141.32.0/19
- DNSSEC: Valid
- RPKI State: Not assessed
- Route Changes (30d): 0
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## NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS (102.141.43.0/24)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Abuse Density | 25% |
| Subnet Classification | Mostly Clean |
| Total Siblings | 4 |
| Threat Siblings | 1 |
| Inherited Risk | 2 |
Notable Neighbors:
- 102.141.43.170: Risk Score 40 (Medium Risk)
- 102.141.43.54: Risk Score N/A
- 102.141.43.193: Risk Score N/A
Assessment: Subnet shows moderate contamination. Primary target IP has no direct threat indicators but shares neighborhood with one medium-risk neighbor.
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## OBSERVATION HISTORY
Total Observations: 12 (Recent activity: July 2026)
Temporal Trends:
- Ownership changes: 0
- Threat persistence days: 0
- Persistently malicious: FALSE
- Threat observation count: 0
Recent signals indicate:
- Stable ownership profile
- Consistent geolocation (Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo)
- No escalating threat indicators
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## SECURITY ACTIONS
Recommended Actions: None
Firewall Rules: Not required at this time
Assessment: Current risk profile does not warrant immediate blocking. IP should be monitored for:
- Changes in threat indicators
- New DNSBL listings
- Neighborhood risk escalation
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## INTELLIGENCE JUDGMENT
IP 102.141.43.116 represents minimal immediate threat to defensive operations. The combination of low risk score, absent threat indicators, and clean service profile supports a "monitor" rather than "block" posture. However, the following factors warrant ongoing attention:
1. DNSBL listing (1 of 8) suggests prior reputation issues
2. Route instability indicates potential network management issues
3. Neighborhood risk (25% abuse density) suggests shared infrastructure concerns
4. Medium-risk neighbor (102.141.43.170) may indicate subnet-level activity
Recommendation: Continue passive monitoring. Escalate if threat indicators emerge or if neighborhood risk profile worsens.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | GVA Congo |
| ASN | AS36924 |
| Network Name | ORG-GC7-AFRINIC |
| CIDR Block | 102.141.0.0/18 |
| RIR | AFRINIC |
| Country | CG |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR Record | No PTR |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 20% (Poor) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ 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 | AS36924 |
| Network Prefix | 102.141.32.0/19 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| reputation | 8% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 10% | 9 | 10 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-03 10:48:19 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-24 14:14:21 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 09:43:47 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 14 |
| Total Observations | 16 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 102.141.43.116
Who owns the IP address 102.141.43.116?
102.141.43.116 is registered to GVA Congo. The address falls within the 102.141.0.0/18 network block. Registration is held at AFRINIC.
Where is 102.141.43.116 located?
Geolocation data places 102.141.43.116 in Brazzaville, Brazzaville, CG. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 102.141.43.116 malicious or safe?
102.141.43.116 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.