# IP Intelligence Briefing: 156.155.36.249/32
Classification: LOW RISK — SOC Monitoring Priority: STANDARD
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## Executive Summary
IP 156.155.36.249 registers as Low Risk (score: 25/100) with no active threat indicators. The address is geolocated to Cape Town, South Africa and shows no evidence of malicious activity. No security actions required at this time.
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## Profile Overview
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Risk Score** | 25/100 (Low Risk) |
| **Reputation** | Low Risk |
| **Country** | South Africa (ZA) |
| **Region** | Western Cape, Cape Town |
| **ASN** | 37611 |
| **BGP Prefix** | 156.155.0.0/16 |
| **Open Ports** | None detected (Firewalled) |
| **DNS Resolution** | 156-155-36-249.ip.internet.co.za |
| **Blacklist Count** | 0/0 |
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## Threat Assessment
- No threat indicators detected across all monitored feeds
- Not flagged as Tor exit node, known attacker, or spam source
- Abuse confidence score not available
- Known campaigns: None associated
- Blacklist status: Listed on 1 of 8 DNSBL checks (minor concern)
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## Network Context
- Infrastructure Type: Firewalled / No Services
- Network Role: Not provider, CDN, VPN, proxy, or hosting
- Mobile Carrier: None identified
- Subnet Neighborhood: 156.155.36.0/24 — Zero active siblings, abuse density: 0
- Route Stability: Not stable (route changes observed in 30-day window)
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## Relationship Graph
- DNS Association: 156-155-36-249.ip.internet.co.za
- No additional relationships to organizations, subnets, or certificates
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## Historical Observation Timeline
Total Observations: 11
- Most Recent: 2026-07-24
- Key Signals:
- ASN ownership: Null (no provider registration)
- DNS consistency: Forward confirmed
- Geolocation variance: Port Elizabeth and Cape Town reported (consensus: Cape Town)
- DNSBL listings: 1 listing detected (high severity)
- Persistence: No persistent malicious behavior detected (threatPersistenceDays: 0)
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## Recommended Actions
Current Status: No actionable firewall rules generated. Risk score (25) below threshold for automated blocking.
SOC Analyst Guidance:
- Monitor for service changes or port opens
- Review DNSBL listing context if applicable
- Standard logging recommended
- No immediate blocking required
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## Intelligence Notes
This IP demonstrates stable, low-risk characteristics consistent with a residential or small business endpoint in South Africa. The absence of open services and zero threat indicators supports continued monitoring without escalation. The single DNSBL listing warrants periodic review but does not justify immediate action.
Next Review: Standard monitoring cycle
Threat Level: LOW — No immediate action required
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Andre Gouws |
| ASN | AS37611 |
| Network Name | 156.155.0.0 - 156.155.127.255 |
| CIDR Block | 156.155.0.0/17 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | ZA |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 156-155-36-249.ip.internet.co.za |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | 156-155-36-249.ip.internet.co.za |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 80% (Excellent) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Tier 3 — Basic operator with some routing infrastructure |
🔌 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 | AS37611 |
| Network Prefix | 156.155.0.0/16 |
| 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 | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| reputation | 8% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 20% | 2 | 2 |
| Overall | 12% | 10 | 11 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-08 00:50:34 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-28 21:09:26 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-28 22:06:49 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 17 |
| Total Observations | 21 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 156.155.36.249
Who owns the IP address 156.155.36.249?
156.155.36.249 is registered to Andre Gouws. The address falls within the 156.155.0.0/17 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 156.155.36.249 located?
Geolocation data places 156.155.36.249 in Cape Town, Western Cape, 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 156.155.36.249 malicious or safe?
156.155.36.249 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 156.155.36.249?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 156.155.36.249 is 156-155-36-249.ip.internet.co.za. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.