102.64.45.117 is an IPv4 address operated by Jacobus De Beer (AS327991), geolocated to Vanderbijlpark, South Africa. Its reverse DNS name is ms-45-117.megasurf.co.za. As of October 7, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Moderate Risk (40/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
## IP INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 102.64.45.117/32
Date: Current
Classification: Moderate Risk (Score: 55/100)
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Executive Summary
IP address 102.64.45.117 presents moderate risk with a reputation score of 55/100. The IP is associated with African Network Information Center (AS327991) and has been observed in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng region. While currently showing no active open ports, the IP has been listed on 3 of 8 DNS blacklists and demonstrates geolocation inconsistencies between probe data sources.
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Technical Profile
- IP Address: 102.64.45.117/32
- Control Plane: BGP prefix 102.64.40.0/21, Origin ASN 327991
- Geolocation: Primary reports Colombia (CO); historical data indicates South Africa (ZA), Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng
- Network Classification: Firewalled / No Services detected; no open ports
- DNS Resolution: ms-45-117.megasurf.co.za (forward confirmed)
- Email Authentication: SPF and DMARC records present
- Routing: 22-hop traceroute via Comcast transit network
- RPKI State: Inconsistent; route stability flagged as false
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Threat Indicators
- DNSBL Listings: 3 of 8 total blacklists
- Known Campaigns: None correlated
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not calculated
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Observational History (14 Total Signals)
Recent activity (July 21, 2026) shows:
- DNS Listings: 8 total listings, 2 currently active (medium severity)
- Geolocation Signals: Consistent Vanderbijlpark, South Africa reporting
- ASN Attribution: AS327991 (African Network Information Center)
- Signal Confidence: Variable (0.07–0.85)
- Threat Persistence: 0 days observed
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Subnet Analysis (102.64.45.0/24)
- Total Neighbors: 100 IPs
- Abuse Density: 0.01 (1%)
- Risk Distribution: 1 high-risk, 64 medium-risk, 9 low-risk siblings
- Notable Neighbors:
- 102.64.45.3 (Risk: 55, Authority: 60)
- 102.64.45.5 (Risk: 40, Authority: 60)
- 102.64.45.7 (Risk: 40, Authority: 60)
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Relationships
- DNS Associations: ms-45-117.megasurf.co.za (primary hostname)
- No organization or subnet relationships identified
- No certificate associations
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Recommended Actions
Priority: High
1. Monitoring: Increase logging verbosity and review recent activity from this IP
2. Firewall Rules:
- iptables: `iptables -A INPUT -s 102.64.45.117 -j DROP`
- nftables: `nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 102.64.45.117 drop`
- nginx: `deny 102.64.45.117;`
- Cloudflare WAF: Block with description "IPDebrief risk score 55"
- AWS WAF: Add to blocklist with CIDR 102.64.45.117/32
3. Subnet Consideration: Monitor entire /24 subnet (102.64.45.0/24) due to elevated abuse density (1%) and multiple medium-to-high risk neighbors
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Intelligence Assessment
The IP exhibits moderate risk characteristics with DNS blacklist associations and geolocation inconsistencies. While currently passive (no open services), the subnet environment suggests elevated abuse potential. Recommend defensive blocking with enhanced monitoring, particularly for organizations receiving inbound connections from this address range.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Jacobus De Beer |
| ASN | AS327991 |
| Network Name | 102.64.45.0 - 102.64.45.255 |
| CIDR Block | 102.64.45.0/24 |
| RIR | AFRINIC |
| Country | ZA |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | ms-45-117.megasurf.co.za |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | ms-45-117.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 | |||
| 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 | 102.64.40.0/21 |
| 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 03:00:46 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-10-07 03:01:13 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 22 |
| Total Observations | 24 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 102.64.45.117
Who owns the IP address 102.64.45.117?
102.64.45.117 is registered to Jacobus De Beer. The address falls within the 102.64.45.0/24 network block. Registration is held at AFRINIC.
Where is 102.64.45.117 located?
Geolocation data places 102.64.45.117 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 102.64.45.117 malicious or safe?
102.64.45.117 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 102.64.45.117?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 102.64.45.117 is ms-45-117.megasurf.co.za. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.