## IP INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 105.246.35.25/32
Classification: Moderate Risk (Score: 50)
Date: 2026-07-27
Analyst: IPDebrief Intelligence Team
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IP 105.246.35.25 presents moderate-risk indicators with conflicting geolocation data and confirmed DNSBL listings. The address is associated with Vodacom South Africa (ASN 36994) but shows routing instability. Currently firewalled with no active services detected.
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OWNERSHIP & INFRASTRUCTURE
- ASN: 36994 (Vodacom - Vodacom, ZA)
- RIR: AFRINIC
- CIDR Block: 105.246.32.0/20
- Route Stability: UNSTABLE (route changes detected within 30 days)
- Geolocation Discrepancy: Current profile indicates GB/London; historical data confirms ZA (South Africa) coordinates (−30.56°S, 22.94°E). This conflict requires validation.
- Hostname: vc-vb-105-246-35-25.ens.vodacom.co.za
- Network Role: Firewalled/No Services (no open ports detected)
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THREAT INDICATORS
- DNSBL Status: Listed on 2 of 8 threat feeds
- Maximum Severity: HIGH
- Blacklist Count: 2
- Known Campaigns: None identified
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Residential/Hosting: Not classified
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OBSERVATION HISTORY (14 observations)
Recent activity shows:
- Geolocation: Historical signals confirm South Africa (ZA) with 800km accuracy
- DNSSEC: Valid (RRSIG present)
- BGP Prefix: 105.246.32.0/20 (Vodacom)
- Threat Persistence: 0 days (no persistent malicious activity detected)
- Ownership Changes: 0 changes recorded
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NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS
- Subnet: 105.246.35.0/24
- Abuse Density: 0%
- Threat Siblings: 0 detected
- Classification: No inherited risk from subnet neighbors
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RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Immediate: Block inbound traffic from this IP address using the following rules:
```bash
# iptables
iptables -A INPUT -s 105.246.35.25 -j DROP
# nftables
nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 105.246.35.25 drop
# pfSense
105.246.35.25/32
```
WAF Configuration:
- Cloudflare: Block with filter expression `ip.src eq 105.246.35.25`
- AWS WAF: Add to blacklist with description "IPDebrief risk 50"
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ANALYSIS NOTES
1. Geolocation Conflict: The discrepancy between GB and ZA locations warrants investigation. Potential causes include Anycast deployment, routing manipulation, or database inconsistency.
2. Vodacom Association: The hostname and ASN confirm South African telecommunications infrastructure. However, the UK geolocation tag may indicate the IP is being routed through international transit.
3. DNSBL Listings: Two blacklist entries with high severity suggest prior abuse or suspicious activity. The current firewalled status may indicate decommissioning or mitigation.
4. Route Instability: The unstable BGP routing flag suggests active manipulation or changes in network topology.
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RISK RATING: MODERATE
Justification: Risk score of 50 reflects moderate concern due to DNSBL listings and geolocation inconsistencies. No active malicious campaigns detected. Monitor for changes in threat indicators or geolocation patterns.
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*Report generated by IPDebrief Intelligence Platform. All data sourced from network observations and threat intelligence feeds.*
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Jacques Hendricks |
| ASN | AS36994 |
| Network Name | 105.246.0.0 - 105.246.255.255 |
| CIDR Block | 105.246.0.0/16 |
| RIR | AFRINIC |
| Country | ZA |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | vc-vb-105-246-35-25.ens.vodacom.co.za |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | vc-vb-105-246-35-25.ens.vodacom.co.za |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 60% (Good) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Mobile |
| 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 | AS36994 |
| Network Prefix | 105.246.32.0/20 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| routing | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| services | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| ownership | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| Overall | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-15 10:08:13 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-31 19:24:18 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-31 19:24:51 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 23 |
| Total Observations | 26 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 105.246.35.25
Who owns the IP address 105.246.35.25?
105.246.35.25 is registered to Jacques Hendricks. The address falls within the 105.246.0.0/16 network block. Registration is held at AFRINIC.
Where is 105.246.35.25 located?
Geolocation data places 105.246.35.25 in Secunda, Mpumalanga, 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 105.246.35.25 malicious or safe?
105.246.35.25 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 105.246.35.25?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 105.246.35.25 is vc-vb-105-246-35-25.ens.vodacom.co.za. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.
Is 105.246.35.25 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
105.246.35.25 is classified as a mobile network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.