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156.155.36.249

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# 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

AttributeValue
**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

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## Network Context

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## Relationship Graph

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## Historical Observation Timeline

Total Observations: 11

- 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)

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## Recommended Actions

Current Status: No actionable firewall rules generated. Risk score (25) below threshold for automated blocking.

SOC Analyst Guidance:

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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

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🌍 Geolocation

Country🇿🇦 South Africa
RegionWestern Cape
CityCape Town
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Latitude-33.93
Longitude18.43

🏢 Ownership & Registration

OrganizationAndre Gouws
ASNAS37611
Network Name156.155.0.0 - 156.155.127.255
CIDR Block156.155.0.0/17
RIRARIN
CountryZA
Abuse Contact—

🌐 DNS Intelligence

PTR156-155-36-249.ip.internet.co.za
Forward ConfirmedYes — FCrDNS verified
Forward Hostnames156-155-36-249.ip.internet.co.za

🔐 DNS Hygiene

Hygiene Score80% (Excellent)
SPFPresent
DMARCPresent
FCrDNSVerified
DNSSECValid
CAANot configured

☁️ Network Classification

InfrastructureUnknown
Service PurposeFirewalled / No Services
Network TierTier 3 — Basic operator with some routing infrastructure
No specific classification

🔌 Services & Open Ports

PortServiceProtocolBanner
No open ports detected
Closed Ports22, 25, 80, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (0 open / 7 scanned)
Server—
HTTP Title—

🔐 TLS Certificate

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No certificate
Issued by —
N/A
SANsNone
Valid From—
Valid Until—

🛡️ Public Network Snapshot

Origin ASNAS37611
Network Prefix156.155.0.0/16
Route mappingFound

🎯 Confidence Breakdown

Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness

DimensionScoreSourcesObservations
threat
12%
22
routing
8%
11
services
12%
22
ownership
12%
22
reputation
8%
12
geolocation
20%
22
Overall12%1011
Coverage: 4/6 dimensions · Data sufficiency: partial
Data CoherenceConsistent (100%)
AttributionModerate (70%)
OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid

📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live

First Seen2026-07-08 00:50:34 UTC
Last Seen2026-08-28 21:09:26 UTC
Profile Built2026-08-28 22:06:49 UTC
Data FreshnessLive
Signal Types17
Total Observations21
🔍 17 signal types · 21 observations collected
This report is generated from 17+ independent intelligence signals including ownership records, DNS analysis, BGP routing, TLS certificates, port scanning, threat feeds, behavioral fingerprinting, and more.
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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.

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ℹ️ About This Report

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