# INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 102.214.161.21/32
Classification: LOW RISK
Risk Score: 25/100
Date: July 2026
## Executive Summary
IP 102.214.161.21 belongs to Sindela Simelane (ASN 328169), an African Registry (AFRINIC) infrastructure organization. The IP demonstrates minimal threat indicators with no known malicious campaigns, no active services, and a clean neighborhood profile. Current intelligence suggests this is a legitimate infrastructure endpoint with low-risk characteristics.
## Ownership and Registration
- Organization: Sindela Simelane
- ASN: 328169 (ORG-SML3-AFRINIC)
- CIDR Block: 102.214.160.0/22
- RIR: AFRINIC
- Abuse Contact: Not publicly listed
## Geolocation Analysis
Geographic data presents minor inconsistencies in the intelligence picture:
- Primary Classification: US, Florida, Miami (per one geolocation source)
- Registry Location: Swaziland/Eswatiland (per RIR registration)
- Geo Confidence: Inconsistent (geoConsensus: false, geoPlausible: false)
- Geo Sources: 2 different sources reporting conflicting data
## Threat Indicators
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not calculated (insufficient data)
- Blacklist Status: 1 listing detected out of 8 DNSBL checks
- Known Campaigns: None identified
- Tor Exit Node: False
- Known Attacker: False
- Spam Source: False
- Malware Distribution: No evidence
## Network Services and Infrastructure
- Open Ports: None detected
- TLS Certificates: None
- HTTP Services: None
- Service Purpose: Firewalled / No Services
- Mobile/CDN/VPN: Not detected
- Cloud Infrastructure: Not detected
## Neighborhood Analysis
- Subnet: 102.214.161.21/24
- Abuse Density: 0 (clean)
- Threat Siblings: 0
- Active Siblings: 0
- Total Siblings: 1
- Classification: Clean
No neighboring IPs within the /24 subnet show malicious activity. The subnet inherits zero risk from adjacent addresses.
## Historical Observations
Twelve signal observations recorded across the observation period. Key signals include:
- ASN registration verification (confidence 95%)
- DNSSEC validation (confidence 90%)
- Subnet classification assessment (confidence 40%)
- DNSBL listing verification (confidence 85%)
Observation timeline shows stable registration data with consistent threat assessment.
## Relationship Graph
Limited relationship connections identified:
- Same Network: ORG-SML3-AFRINIC (2 relationship entries)
- No associations to known threat actors, malicious campaigns, or adversarial infrastructure
## Recommended Actions
Based on current risk profile (25/100):
- No immediate blocking recommended
- No specific firewall rules generated
- Monitor for service activation (currently no open ports)
- Continue standard logging and monitoring
The low risk score and absence of threat indicators support normal traffic handling. However, monitor for any service activation or changes in geolocation consistency, which could indicate infrastructure repurposing.
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Status: LOW RISK — Standard monitoring recommended
Confidence: Moderate (geolocation inconsistencies noted)
Next Review: Standard periodic monitoring
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Sindela Simelane |
| ASN | AS328169 |
| Network Name | ORG-SML3-AFRINIC |
| CIDR Block | 102.214.160.0/22 |
| RIR | AFRINIC |
| Country | SZ |
| 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 | AS328169 |
| Network Prefix | 102.214.160.0/23 |
| Route mapping | Found |
| Certificates in transparency logs | 0 certificates |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 23% | 2 | 3 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| reputation | 8% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 11% | 8 | 10 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-06-10 14:49:35 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-09-03 02:05:29 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-09-03 02:06:10 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 17 |
| Total Observations | 21 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 102.214.161.21
Who owns the IP address 102.214.161.21?
102.214.161.21 is registered to Sindela Simelane. The address falls within the 102.214.160.0/22 network block. Registration is held at AFRINIC.
Where is 102.214.161.21 located?
Geolocation data places 102.214.161.21 in Miami, US-FL, United States. The local time zone is America/New_York. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 102.214.161.21 malicious or safe?
102.214.161.21 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.