## IP Intelligence Briefing: 196.61.243.213/32
Classification: Low Risk / Clean
Date of Analysis: 2026-07-24
Source: IPDebrief Intelligence Platform
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Executive Summary
IP address 196.61.243.213 is classified as Low Risk with no active threat indicators. The address is associated with a South African telecommunications provider and shows no evidence of malicious activity, abuse, or compromise. No security actions are recommended based on current risk profile.
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Network Ownership & Geolocation
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Country** | South Africa (ZA) |
| **Region** | Western Cape |
| **City** | Cape Town |
| **ASN** | 328029 |
| **Organization** | Web Telecom Services (PTY) Ltd |
| **BGP Prefix** | 196.61.240.0/22 |
| **Allocation Date** | 2016-08-26 |
| **RIR** | AFRINIC |
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Risk Assessment
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| **Risk Score** | 0 |
| **Provider Score** | 0 |
| **Authority Score** | 0 |
| **Abuse Confidence** | N/A |
| **Blacklist Count** | 0 |
| **DNSBL Listings** | 0 of 8 total lists |
Threat Indicators: None detected
- Not a known attacker
- Not a spam source
- Not a Tor exit node
- No associated threat campaigns
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Network Behavior Analysis
Service Exposure: No open ports detected (Firewalled / No Services)
DNS Activity: No PTR hostnames, no forward resolution
Email Reputation: Not applicable
Network Role: Residential/ISP infrastructure (not cloud, CDN, VPN, or hosting)
Control Plane:
- Route stability: False
- RPKI State: Not assessed
- DNSSEC: Valid
- Origin ASN: 328029
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Neighborhood Analysis
Subnet: 196.61.243.0/24
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| **Abuse Density** | 0 |
| **Classification** | Clean |
| **Total Siblings** | 2 |
| **Active Siblings** | 0 |
| **Threat Siblings** | 0 |
Neighbor Profile: 196.61.243.67
- Risk Score: 0
- Authority Score: 50
- Classification: Low Risk
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Observation History
Total Observations: 11 signals
Recent Activity (2026-07-24):
- Subnet classification: Clean (abuse density: 0)
- Geolocation signals: South Africa (confidence: 0.35)
- DNSSEC validation: Valid
- DNSBL status: Not listed (0 of 8 total lists checked)
- ASN confirmation: 328029 (Web Telecom Services (PTY) Ltd)
Temporal Analysis:
- Threat observation count: 0
- Persistent malicious behavior: False
- Ownership changes: 0
- Average ownership days: Not applicable
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Recommended Actions
Current Risk Level: 0 (No action required)
No firewall rules or security actions are recommended at this time. The IP address demonstrates clean network behavior with no indicators of compromise or malicious activity.
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Intelligence Conclusions
1. Clean IP Address: No threat indicators, blacklist entries, or abuse signals detected
2. Legitimate Infrastructure: Associated with established South African telecommunications provider
3. No Historical Malicious Activity: Zero persistent threats, no attack campaigns linked
4. Neighborhood Clean: Subnet shows zero abuse density with no threat siblings
Recommendation: No blocking or monitoring required. Standard network traffic handling appropriate.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 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 | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| routing | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| services | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| ownership | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 4% | 1 | 1 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-08 06:54:50 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-26 23:39:51 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 07:01:14 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 16 |
| Total Observations | 18 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 196.61.243.213
Who owns the IP address 196.61.243.213?
196.61.243.213 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 196.61.243.213 located?
Geolocation data places 196.61.243.213 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 196.61.243.213 malicious or safe?
196.61.243.213 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 196.61.243.213 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
196.61.243.213 is classified as a residential network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.