196.39.234.42
# IP INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 196.39.234.42
## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Intellectual property 196.39.234.42 presents as a low-risk residential broadband endpoint with minimal threat indicators. The IP belongs to Elne Kramer within the Afrinic RIR registry, located in Johannesburg, South Africa. No active malicious campaigns or persistent threat behavior observed.
## OWNERSHIP AND REGISTRATION
- Organization: Elne Kramer
- Network: 196.39.0.0 - 196.39.255.255 (/16)
- ASN: 20011
- RIR: Afrinic
- Geolocation: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa (ZA)
## NETWORK CLASSIFICATION
The IP is classified as residential broadband with no active services detected. Network role indicates firewalled/no services. Not identified as cloud, CDN, VPN, proxy, Tor exit node, or hosting infrastructure.
## THREAT INDICATORS
- Risk Score: 25 (Low Risk)
- Blacklist Status: Listed on 1 of 8 DNSBL entries
- Known Campaigns: None identified
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Abuse Confidence: Not applicable
## DNS ANALYSIS
- PTR Record: 196-39-234-42.ftth.web.africa
- Forward Resolution: 196-39-234-42.ftth.web.africa
- Email Authentication: SPF record present, DMARC not configured
## NETWORK BEHAVIOR AND CONTROL PLANE
- BGP Prefix: 196.39.128.0/17
- Route Stability: Unstable (route changes observed)
- DNSSEC: Valid
- Trace Route: 20 hops, minimum RTT 272ms (consistent with South Africa location)
## NEIGHBORHOOD ASSESSMENT
Subnet 196.39.234.42/24 shows clean classification with zero abuse density. Only one sibling IP (196.39.234.60) identified in the /24, with no risk score assigned.
## OBSERVATION HISTORY
Eighteen observations recorded, most recent from July 25, 2026. Geographic data consistently points to South Africa with 800km accuracy radius. No ownership changes detected. Threat observation count remains at zero, indicating no persistent malicious activity.
## RELATIONSHIP GRAPH
Seven relationships identified:
- Three "Same Network" entries pointing to 196.39.0.0 - 196.39.255.255
- Four DNS associations to hostname 196-39-234-42.ftth.web.africa
No organization or certificate associations detected.
## SECURITY RECOMMENDATIONS
No specific firewall rules or blocking recommendations generated due to low risk profile. The IP exhibits benign residential characteristics with minimal threat indicators. Routine monitoring recommended as part of standard network security posture.
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*Report generated: Intelligence analysis based on IPDebrief data platform. All findings derived from observed signals and historical data.*
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🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Elne Kramer |
| ASN | AS20011 |
| Network Name | 196.39.0.0 - 196.39.255.255 |
| CIDR Block | 196.39.0.0/16 |
| RIR | AFRINIC |
| Country | ZA |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 196-39-234-42.ftth.web.africa |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | 196-39-234-42.ftth.web.africa |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 40% (Fair) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Single-Service Host |
| Network Tier | Unknown — Insufficient routing data to classify |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | http | tcp | — |
| Closed Ports | 22, 25, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (1 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS20011 |
| Network Prefix | 196.39.128.0/17 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 35% | 2 | 2 |
| routing | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| geolocation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| Overall | 18% | 5 | 5 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-08 19:11:19 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-27 04:45:07 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 05:55:33 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 21 |
| Total Observations | 23 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 196.39.234.42
Who owns the IP address 196.39.234.42?
196.39.234.42 is registered to Elne Kramer. The address falls within the 196.39.0.0/16 network block. Registration is held at AFRINIC.
Where is 196.39.234.42 located?
Geolocation data places 196.39.234.42 in Johannesburg, 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 196.39.234.42 malicious or safe?
196.39.234.42 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 196.39.234.42?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 196.39.234.42 is 196-39-234-42.ftth.web.africa. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.
What ports are open on 196.39.234.42?
Responsive ports observed on 196.39.234.42 include 80. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.