102.64.39.143 is an IPv4 address operated by Jacobus De Beer (AS327991), geolocated to Vanderbijlpark, South Africa. Its reverse DNS name is ms-39-143.megasurf.co.za. As of October 7, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Moderate Risk (40/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
# IP Intelligence Briefing: 102.64.39.143
Classification: Moderate Risk | Risk Score: 55/100 | Report Date: Current
## Executive Summary
IP 102.64.39.143 is a South African residential/infrastructure address classified as Moderate Risk (55/100). The IP belongs to Jacobus De Beer (AS327991) within the AFRINIC registry. While the address shows no active threat indicators, it is listed on 3 out of 8 DNSBL feeds and exhibits moderate risk characteristics that warrant monitoring.
## Ownership and Geolocation
- Organization: Jacobus De Beer
- ASN: 327991
- CIDR Block: 102.64.39.0/24
- Geolocation: Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, South Africa (ZA)
- RIR: AFRINIC
- Registration: Historical data indicates 3,779 days of delegation age
## Network Classification
The IP is classified as Firewalled / No Services with no open ports detected. Network role assessment indicates this is not a provider, CDN, VPN, proxy, Tor exit node, or hosting service. The address is not bogon and is part of a legitimate allocated block.
## DNS Analysis
- PTR Hostname: ms-39-143.megasurf.co.za
- Forward Resolution: Confirmed (1 hostname)
- Email Authentication: SPF and DMARC records present
- DNSBL Status: Listed on 3 of 8 available threat feeds
- Hosted Domains: 0
## Threat Assessment
Current Threat Indicators: None detected
- Known attacker: No
- Spam source: No
- Tor exit: No
- Blacklist count: 0 (application-layer blacklists)
- Known campaigns: None
Control Plane:
- Route changes (30 days): 1
- Route stability: Unstable
- DNSSEC: Valid
- IRR consistency: Pending verification
- Operator score: 0.2609 (Basic)
## Neighborhood Analysis (102.64.39.0/24)
- Subnet Abuse Density: 1.2% (0.012)
- Total Siblings: 254 IPs
- Risk Distribution:
- High Risk: 1
- Medium Risk: 53
- Low Risk: 23
- Notable Neighbor: 102.64.39.14 (Risk: 40)
## Historical Observations
21 observations recorded through July 27, 2026. Recent activity includes:
- Traceroutes showing multi-hop paths to target
- Geo data discrepancies (some hops resolving to London, GB via 171.75.9.213)
- Service scans with no open ports detected
- Ownership and threat persistence metrics remain stable
## Recommended Actions
Immediate:
- Increase logging verbosity for traffic from this IP
- Review recent activity patterns for anomalies
Firewall Rules:
```bash
# iptables
iptables -A INPUT -s 102.64.39.143 -j DROP
# nftables
nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 102.64.39.143 drop
# pfSense
102.64.39.143/32
# Cloudflare WAF
{"description":"Block 102.64.39.143 — IPDebrief risk score 55","action":"block"}
```
Assessment: The IP presents moderate risk without active malicious indicators. Blocking is recommended based on DNSBL presence and elevated risk score, but correlation with other telemetry signals is advised before implementing hard blocks. Monitor for emerging threat indicators in the 102.64.39.0/24 subnet.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Jacobus De Beer |
| ASN | AS327991 |
| Network Name | 102.64.39.0 - 102.64.39.255 |
| CIDR Block | 102.64.39.0/24 |
| RIR | AFRINIC |
| Country | ZA |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | ms-39-143.megasurf.co.za |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | ms-39-143.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 | Tier 3 — Basic operator with some routing infrastructure |
🔌 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 | 102.64.32.0/21 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| routing | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 20% | 5 | 5 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Moderate (55%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-13 15:23:51 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-07 11:55:13 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-10-07 11:55:20 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 25 |
| Total Observations | 27 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 102.64.39.143
Who owns the IP address 102.64.39.143?
102.64.39.143 is registered to Jacobus De Beer. The address falls within the 102.64.39.0/24 network block. Registration is held at AFRINIC.
Where is 102.64.39.143 located?
Geolocation data places 102.64.39.143 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 102.64.39.143 malicious or safe?
102.64.39.143 currently carries a moderate risk assessment, meaning some indicators warrant caution, but the evidence is mixed. This assessment is generated from continuously collected signals and can change over time.
What is the hostname for 102.64.39.143?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 102.64.39.143 is ms-39-143.megasurf.co.za. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.