# IP Intelligence Briefing: 102.165.55.12/32
Classification: LOW RISK | Status: OPERATIONAL | Date: 2026-07-18
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## Executive Summary
IP address 102.165.55.12 belongs to the IPXO Incident Response Team (ASN 61317) and is classified as LOW RISK with a risk score of 0. The address demonstrates no malicious indicators, no blacklist entries, and no active threat campaigns. Network role assessment indicates the IP is firewalled with no active services.
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## Ownership and Network Infrastructure
- Organization: IPXO Incident Response Team
- ASN: 61317
- Network Range: 102.165.52.0/22 (102.165.52.0 - 102.165.55.255)
- RIR: AFRINIC (Africa)
- Geolocation: South Africa (ZA) with inference confidence 0.52; city metadata indicates "United States" (potential data inconsistency)
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## Threat Assessment
| Indicator | Status |
|---|---|
| Risk Score | 0 |
| Abuse Confidence Score | None |
| Blacklist Count | 0 |
| Is Tor Exit Node | No |
| Is Known Attacker | No |
| Is Spam Source | No |
| Known Campaigns | None |
| Threat Persistence Days | 0 |
| Threat Observation Count | 0 |
Threat Indicators: None detected across all threat feeds and reputation sources.
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## Network Behavior and Services
- Open Ports: None detected
- DNS Resolution: No PTR hostnames; no forward resolution
- Hosted Domains: 0
- Email Reputation: No score available; no SPF/DMARC records
- Control Plane: BGP prefix 102.165.52.0/22; DNSSEC valid; 8 DNSBL total lists (0 actual listings)
- HTTP Services: No TLS certificates; no HTTP title; no server banner
- Behavioral Signals: 0 honeypot hits; 0 enumeration strikes; 0 WAF violations
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## Neighborhood Analysis (102.165.55.0/24)
- Abuse Density: 0 (Clean)
- Classification: Clean
- Total Siblings: 2
- Active Siblings: 0
- Threat Siblings: 0
- Neighbor Risk Distribution: 1 low-risk neighbor (102.165.55.230, risk score 0, authority score 50)
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## Historical Observations
- Total Observations: 13
- Ownership Changes: 0
- Recent Activity: All observations from 2026-07-18
- Signal Types: Geolocation, ownership, subnet classification, blacklist checks
- Persistence: Not persistently malicious; no threat persistence days recorded
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## Related Entities
- Primary Network: 102.165.52.0 - 102.165.55.255 (multiple relationship entries)
- Associated Subnet: 102.165.55.12/24
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## Recommended Actions
Based on the low-risk profile and absence of threat indicators:
1. Allow Traffic: No blocking recommended; IP is associated with Incident Response Team
2. Monitoring: Standard network monitoring applies; no special firewall rules required
3. No Action Required: Current profile indicates legitimate defensive infrastructure
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Analyst Notes: This IP address is part of the IPXO Incident Response Team's operational block. The organization name and clean threat profile suggest this is defensive infrastructure rather than an attacker resource. No defensive or offensive security actions are required at this time.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | IPXO Incident Response Team |
| ASN | AS61317 |
| Network Name | 102.165.52.0 - 102.165.55.255 |
| CIDR Block | 102.165.52.0/22 |
| RIR | AFRINIC |
| Country | ZA |
| 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 | |||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS61317 |
| Network Prefix | 102.165.52.0/22 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| routing | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| services | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| ownership | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 4% | 1 | 1 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-06-10 14:49:35 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-09-02 09:46:18 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-31 16:56:13 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 15 |
| Total Observations | 16 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 102.165.55.12
Who owns the IP address 102.165.55.12?
102.165.55.12 is registered to IPXO Incident Response Team. The address falls within the 102.165.52.0/22 network block. Registration is held at AFRINIC.
Where is 102.165.55.12 located?
Geolocation data places 102.165.55.12 in Frankfurt. 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 102.165.55.12 malicious or safe?
102.165.55.12 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.