IP Intelligence Briefing: 102.64.42.180
*Generated via IPDebrief Threat Intelligence Platform*
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**1. Core Profile**
- Risk Score: 55 (Moderate Risk)
- Ownership: Jacobus De Beer (Megasurf Wireless Internet CC, South Africa)
- Geolocation: Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, South Africa (Latitude: -26.7, Longitude: 27.82)
- Network: 102.64.42.0/24 subnet (ASN: 327991)
- Threat Indicators: No known malicious activity, no blacklists, no Tor/VPN/CDN associations.
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**2. Observation History (Last 30 Days)**
- Stability: No significant ownership or threat persistence changes.
- Network Activity:
- DNS resolution to `ms-42-180.megasurf.co.za` (confirmed).
- BGP prefix `102.64.40.0/21` linked to Megasurf (Afrinic registry).
- Geolocation consistently reported as South Africa.
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**3. Relationships & Context**
- Network Associations:
- Directly linked to `102.64.42.0/24` subnet.
- DNS hostname `ms-42-180.megasurf.co.za` (valid, SPF/DKIM records present).
- Subnet Abuse Density: 30.2% (13/43 neighbors flagged as high/medium risk).
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**4. Subnet Neighbors (102.64.42.0/24)**
- High-Risk Neighbors:
- 102.64.42.56 (80), 102.64.42.107 (80), 102.64.42.110 (80), 102.64.42.154 (80), 102.64.42.211 (55), 102.64.42.213 (55), 102.64.42.224 (80), 102.64.42.240 (80).
- Low-Risk Neighbors: Many IPs with 0β40 risk scores.
- Abuse Density: 30.2% (13/43 neighbors flagged).
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**5. Recommended Actions**
- Monitor Subnet: High-risk neighbors in the same subnet may indicate compromised infrastructure or shared network threats.
- Validate DNS: Ensure `ms-42-180.megasurf.co.za` is not associated with malicious campaigns.
- Block High-Risk Neighbors: Consider blocking IPs with >60 risk scores if they are not required for operations.
- Geolocation Verification: Confirm if the South African location aligns with expected network usage.
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Conclusion:
The IP is owned by a South African ISP and shows no direct malicious indicators. However, its subnet contains several high-risk neighbors, warranting further investigation. SOC teams should prioritize monitoring the subnet and validating DNS/host associations for potential lateral movement or network compromise.
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 | 102.64.42.0 - 102.64.42.255 |
| CIDR Block | 102.64.42.0/24 |
| RIR | AFRINIC |
| Country | ZA |
| Abuse Contact | β |
π DNS Intelligence
| PTR | ms-42-180.megasurf.co.za |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes β FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | ms-42-180.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 | |||
| 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 | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| routing | 19% | 1 | 2 |
| services | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 19% | 2 | 2 |
| reputation | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| geolocation | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 15% | 7 | 8 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
π Observation Timeline π Live
| First Seen | 2026-05-16 08:55:26 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-06-07 20:10:26 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-06-07 20:42:53 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 17 |
| Total Observations | 20 |
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