102.252.15.21
# IP Intelligence Briefing: 102.252.15.21
## Executive Summary
Target IP 102.252.15.21 is classified as Low Risk with zero risk score. The address belongs to a residential Telkom ADSL connection in Durban, South Africa, with no active threats, abuse indicators, or malicious behavior detected.
## Ownership and Registration
- ASN: 37457 (Chris Aucamp)
- Network Block: 102.252.0.0/16 (Afrinic RIR)
- Organization: Chris Aucamp
- Registration: 102.252.0.0 - 102.252.255.255
## Geolocation
- Country: South Africa (ZA)
- Region: KwaZulu-Natal
- City: Durban
- Coordinates: -30.56°S, 22.94°E (800km accuracy radius)
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
## Network Characteristics
- Network Role: Firewalled / No Services
- Open Ports: None detected
- Services: None active
- DNS PTR: 8ta-252-15-21.telkomadsl.co.za
- Forward Resolution: Confirmed to Telkom ADSL hostname
## Threat Assessment
| Indicator | Status |
|---|---|
| Abuse Confidence Score | Not applicable |
| Known Attacker | No |
| Spam Source | No |
| Tor Exit Node | No |
| Blacklist Count | 0 |
| DNSBL Listed | 0/8 |
| Threat Feeds | None |
| Campaign Correlation | None |
## Control Plane Data
- BGP Prefix: 102.252.0.0/19
- Operator Score: 0.1304 (Minimal)
- Route Stability: Unstable
- RPKI State: Not evaluated
- DNSSEC: Valid
## DNS and Email Security
- SPF Record: Present
- DMARC Record: Present
- TXT Record Count: 0
- Forward Resolution Count: 1
## Observation History (15 signals)
Recent observations from July 24, 2026, indicate consistent behavior:
- Geolocation: Persistent South Africa attribution (confidence: 0.52)
- Operator Classification: Minimal risk (score: 0.15)
- Ownership Changes: 0
- Threat Persistence Days: 0
- Threat Observation Count: 0
- Persistently Malicious: False
## Network Neighborhood (102.252.15.0/24)
- Abuse Density: 0
- Subnet Classification: Clean
- Active Siblings: 0
- High/Medium/Low Risk Neighbors: 0/0/0
- Inherited Risk: 0
## Relationships
- Same Network: 102.252.0.0 - 102.252.255.255
- DNS Associations: 8ta-252-15-21.telkomadsl.co.za (multiple)
- Organizational Links: None
## Recommended Actions
No security actions recommended. The IP presents no threat indicators and operates as a residential consumer connection with standard Telkom ADSL infrastructure.
## Intelligence Conclusion
IP 102.252.15.21 is a benign residential endpoint belonging to Chris Aucamp in South Africa. The address shows no evidence of malicious activity, abuse, or participation in campaigns. Standard network traffic from this IP should be permitted with no special restrictions.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Chris Aucamp |
| ASN | AS37457 |
| Network Name | 102.252.0.0 - 102.252.255.255 |
| CIDR Block | 102.252.0.0/16 |
| RIR | AFRINIC |
| Country | ZA |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 8ta-252-15-21.telkomadsl.co.za |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | 8ta-252-15-21.telkomadsl.co.za |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 60% (Good) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| 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 | AS37457 |
| Network Prefix | 102.252.0.0/19 |
| 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 | 35% | 2 | 2 |
| routing | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| reputation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| geolocation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 26% | 7 | 7 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-08 13:01:56 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-27 08:12:52 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 05:06:32 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 18 |
| Total Observations | 19 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 102.252.15.21
Who owns the IP address 102.252.15.21?
102.252.15.21 is registered to Chris Aucamp. The address falls within the 102.252.0.0/16 network block. Registration is held at AFRINIC.
Where is 102.252.15.21 located?
Geolocation data places 102.252.15.21 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 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 102.252.15.21 malicious or safe?
102.252.15.21 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.
What is the hostname for 102.252.15.21?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 102.252.15.21 is 8ta-252-15-21.telkomadsl.co.za. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.