102.64.43.174 is an IPv4 address operated by Jacobus De Beer (AS327991), geolocated to Vanderbijlpark, South Africa. Its reverse DNS name is ms-43-174.megasurf.co.za. As of October 7, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (15/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
# IP Intelligence Briefing: 102.64.43.174
## Executive Summary
IP 102.64.43.174 presents a moderate risk profile (risk score: 40) with no active threat indicators. The IP is assigned to Jacobus De Beer under ASN 327991 in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, South Africa. The address is currently firewalled with no open services and no evidence of malicious activity in threat feeds.
## Ownership and Registration
- Organization: Jacobus De Beer
- ASN: 327991
- CIDR Block: 102.64.43.0 - 102.64.43.255
- RIR: AFRINIC
- Abuse Contact: Not listed
## Geolocation Data
- Country: South Africa (ZA)
- Region: Gauteng
- City: Vanderbijlpark
- Coordinates: -30.56°S, 22.94°E
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
## Network Classification
- Primary Role: Firewalled / No Services
- Open Ports: None detected
- DNS Resolution: ms-43-174.megasurf.co.za (forward confirmed)
- Email Authentication: SPF and DMARC records present
- Not identified as: Tor exit node, CDN, proxy, VPN, hosting provider, mobile carrier, or bogon
## Threat Indicators
- Blacklist Status: Listed on 2 of 8 DNSBLs
- Known Attack Source: No
- Spam Source: No
- Campaign Association: No known campaigns
- Threat Feeds: No indicators
## Neighborhood Analysis
- Subnet: 102.64.43.0/24
- Total Siblings: 94
- Active Siblings: 34
- Threat Siblings: 4
- Abuse Density: 4.26%
- Classification: Clean
- Risk Distribution: 0 high-risk, 57 medium-risk, 16 low-risk IPs
## Historical Observations
- Total Signals: 18 observations
- Ownership Changes: None
- Threat Persistence Days: 0
- Observation Period: Recent activity documented through July 2026
- Status: Not persistently malicious
## Recommended Actions
Based on risk score 40, the following firewall rules are recommended:
iptables:
```
iptables -A INPUT -s 102.64.43.174 -j DROP
```
nftables:
```
nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 102.64.43.174 drop
```
Cloudflare WAF:
```
{"description": "Block 102.64.43.174 — IPDebrief risk score 40", "action": "block", "filter": {"expression": "ip.src eq 102.64.43.174"}}
```
AWS WAF:
```
{"Addresses": ["102.64.43.174/32"], "Description": "IPDebrief risk 40"}
```
## Intelligence Assessment
This IP address is classified as moderate risk primarily due to DNSBL listings (2 of 8). However, the IP shows no active threat indicators, no malicious campaigns, and is not classified as a known attacker or spam source. The subnet exhibits a relatively low abuse density (4.26%), with most neighbors showing medium-risk profiles. The IP is currently firewalled with no open services, reducing immediate exploitation potential.
Recommendation: Monitor but no immediate blocking required unless additional threat signals develop. The moderate risk score warrants defensive posture but does not indicate active malicious activity.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Jacobus De Beer |
| ASN | AS327991 |
| Network Name | 102.64.43.0 - 102.64.43.255 |
| CIDR Block | 102.64.43.0/24 |
| RIR | AFRINIC |
| Country | ZA |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | ms-43-174.megasurf.co.za |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | ms-43-174.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 | 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 | AS327991 |
| Network Prefix | 102.64.40.0/21 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| reputation | 8% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| Overall | 10% | 9 | 10 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-06-23 07:02:56 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-07 06:16:34 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-10-07 06:18:02 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 20 |
| Total Observations | 21 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 102.64.43.174
Who owns the IP address 102.64.43.174?
102.64.43.174 is registered to Jacobus De Beer. The address falls within the 102.64.43.0/24 network block. Registration is held at AFRINIC.
Where is 102.64.43.174 located?
Geolocation data places 102.64.43.174 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 102.64.43.174 malicious or safe?
102.64.43.174 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 102.64.43.174?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 102.64.43.174 is ms-43-174.megasurf.co.za. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.