# IP Intelligence Briefing: 102.64.40.85/32
## Executive Summary
IP address 102.64.40.85 is classified as Moderate Risk (risk score: 55/100) with geolocation consistent with Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, South Africa. The address is DNS-resolved to a Megasurf hosting infrastructure (ms-40-85.megasurf.co.za) with no open services detected. The IP is listed on 3 of 8 DNSBLs with maximum severity "high," indicating historical abuse activity. Control plane analysis shows basic operator score (0.2609) and BGP prefix 102.64.40.0/21.
## Threat Profile
- Risk Score: 55/100 (Moderate)
- Classification: Firewalled/No Services
- Geolocation: South Africa, Gauteng, Vanderbijlpark
- ASN: 327991 (BGP prefix: 102.64.40.0/21)
- DNSBL Status: Listed on 3 of 8 threat lists
- Threat Indicators: None active; no known campaigns or attacker attribution
- Tor/Proxy/VPN: Not detected
## Observation History
Eleven signal observations recorded through July 30, 2026. Key findings:
- Geolocation: Consistent South Africa attribution across observations
- DNSBL Listings: 3 lists flagged with high severity
- Control Plane: Basic operator score maintained; no route changes in 30 days
- Threat Persistence: Zero persistent malicious indicators
## Infrastructure Relationships
DNS associations resolved to single hostname: ms-40-85.megasurf.co.za. No additional organizational or infrastructure relationships identified. PTR record confirms forward resolution consistency.
## Neighborhood Analysis
Subnet 102.64.40.0/24 assessment:
- Abuse Density: 4% (0.04)
- Risk Distribution: 4 high-risk, 63 medium-risk, 31 low-risk IPs
- Sibling Activity: 100 total neighbors in /24 range
- Context: Subnet exhibits moderate abuse activity; target IP represents elevated risk within neighborhood
## Recommended Actions
Immediate Monitoring
- Logging: Increase verbosity for traffic from 102.64.40.85; review recent activity patterns
- Severity: High (elevated risk score warrants enhanced scrutiny)
Firewall Rules
| Platform | Rule |
|---|---|
| iptables | `iptables -A INPUT -s 102.64.40.85 -j DROP` |
| nftables | `nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 102.64.40.85 drop` |
| nginx | `deny 102.64.40.85;` |
| pfSense | `102.64.40.85/32` |
| Cloudflare WAF | Block IP with expression `ip.src eq 102.64.40.85` |
| AWS WAF | Add address `102.64.40.85/32` to WAF policy |
## Intelligence Assessment
IP 102.64.40.85 presents moderate risk consistent with a residential or hosting infrastructure endpoint with historical abuse patterns. The 4% subnet abuse density and 3 DNSBL listings suggest the IP has been associated with malicious activity. No active threat campaigns or known attacker attribution detected. Recommend blocking at perimeter defenses while maintaining logging for forensic analysis. Continuous monitoring advised given DNSBL severity ratings.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
π’ Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Jacobus De Beer |
| ASN | AS327991 |
| Network Name | 102.64.40.0 - 102.64.40.255 |
| CIDR Block | 102.64.40.0/24 |
| RIR | AFRINIC |
| Country | ZA |
| Abuse Contact | β |
π DNS Intelligence
| PTR | ms-40-85.megasurf.co.za |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes β FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | ms-40-85.megasurf.co.za |
π DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 80% (Excellent) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
βοΈ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Tier 3 β Basic operator with some routing infrastructure |
π 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 | β |
| HTTP Title | β |
π TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | β |
| Valid Until | β |
π― 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 | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 16% | 4 | 4 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
π Observation Timeline π Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-29 16:40:53 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-07-31 07:29:40 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-07-30 22:15:55 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 23 |
| Total Observations | 23 |
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