197.98.230.39
# INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 197.98.230.39/32
## Executive Summary
IP address 197.98.230.39 was assessed as LOW RISK with a risk score of 25. The address is assigned to Elne Kramer (ASN 3741) under ORG-DD1-AFRINIC within the 197.96.0.0/13 CIDR block. No active threat indicators, blacklist listings, or malicious campaigns were identified. The IP demonstrates no persistent malicious behavior over the observation period.
## Network Profile
- Owner: Elne Kramer (ASN 3741)
- Organization: ORG-DD1-AFRINIC
- Geolocation: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa (ZA)
- Classification: Residential/ISP-assigned
- Network Role: Firewalled / No Services
- Subnet: 197.98.230.39/24
## Threat Indicators
- Blacklist Status: 0 blacklist matches
- DNSBL Listings: 1 of 8 lists
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not applicable
- Threat Feeds: None detected
- Known Campaigns: None
## Network Neighborhood Assessment
The /24 subnet (197.98.230.39/24) shows:
- Abuse Density: 0 (clean)
- Threat Siblings: 0
- Active Siblings: 0
- Risk Distribution: All low-risk
- Total Siblings: 1
No neighboring IPs within the subnet demonstrated malicious activity.
## DNS Analysis
- PTR Hostname: 197-98-230-39.ip.broadband.is
- Forward Resolution: Not confirmed
- Domain: broadband.is
- Hosted Domains: 0
- Email Authentication: SPF/DMARC not configured
## Services & Port Scan
- Open Ports: None detected
- TLS Certificate: None
- HTTP Banner: None
- Server Classification: No active services
## Historical Signal Analysis
17 observations collected from July 25, 2026. Historical signals indicate:
- Stable ownership with no changes
- Consistent geolocation reporting for South Africa
- No escalation in threat posture
- No persistent malicious activity detected
## Relationship Graph
The IP maintains 7 relationships:
- 3 same-network relationships to ORG-DD1-AFRINIC
- 4 DNS association relationships to 197-98-230-39.ip.broadband.is
## Security Recommendations
Based on the low-risk assessment (score 25), no immediate blocking or filtering actions are recommended. The IP exhibits normal ISP/residential behavior with no threat indicators. Continue standard logging and monitoring.
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*Report generated: July 25, 2026*
*Classification: Defensive Intelligence*
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Elne Kramer |
| ASN | AS3741 |
| Network Name | ORG-DD1-AFRINIC |
| CIDR Block | 197.96.0.0/13 |
| RIR | AFRINIC |
| Country | ZA |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 197-98-230-39.ip.broadband.is |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | 197-98-230-39.ip.broadband.is |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 20% (Poor) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Unknown — Insufficient routing data to classify |
🔌 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 | AS3741 |
| Network Prefix | 197.96.0.0/13 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| routing | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| Overall | 12% | 3 | 3 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-09 13:32:09 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-26 14:22:21 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 08:08:05 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 20 |
| Total Observations | 21 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 197.98.230.39
Who owns the IP address 197.98.230.39?
197.98.230.39 is registered to Elne Kramer. The address falls within the 197.96.0.0/13 network block. Registration is held at AFRINIC.
Where is 197.98.230.39 located?
Geolocation data places 197.98.230.39 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 197.98.230.39 malicious or safe?
197.98.230.39 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 197.98.230.39?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 197.98.230.39 is 197-98-230-39.ip.broadband.is. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.