196.61.240.106
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Web Telecom Services IP Admin |
| ASN | AS328029 |
| Network Name | 196.61.240.0 - 196.61.243.255 |
| CIDR Block | 196.61.240.0/22 |
| RIR | AFRINIC |
| Country | ZA |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR Record | No PTR |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 20% (Poor) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Residential |
| Service Purpose | Residential Endpoint |
| Network Tier | End-User — Residential ISP endpoint |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| No open ports detected | |||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS328029 |
| Network Prefix | 196.61.240.0/22 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| reputation | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| geolocation | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| Overall | 9% | 8 | 8 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-04 23:31:47 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-29 01:22:16 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 01:54:29 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 14 |
| Total Observations | 18 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 196.61.240.106
Who owns the IP address 196.61.240.106?
196.61.240.106 is registered to Web Telecom Services IP Admin. The address falls within the 196.61.240.0/22 network block. Registration is held at AFRINIC.
Where is 196.61.240.106 located?
Geolocation data places 196.61.240.106 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 196.61.240.106 malicious or safe?
196.61.240.106 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.
Is 196.61.240.106 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
196.61.240.106 is classified as a residential network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.