# IP Intelligence Briefing: 202.164.42.142/32
## Executive Summary
IP address 202.164.42.142 is a residential endpoint from India operating on IRT-ECLTELECOM-IN (INFOTEL CONNECT) infrastructure. The IP carries a moderate risk score of 40 but shows no active threat indicators. Network neighborhood analysis indicates a clean subnet with minimal abuse density.
## Infrastructure Profile
- Organization: IRT-ECLTELECOM-IN (INFOTEL CONNECT)
- ASN: 17917
- Network Block: 202.164.42.0/24
- Netname: DUKE_FASHIONS_INDIA_LTD
- Geolocation: Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India (IN)
- Infrastructure Type: Residential Endpoint
- Registration Authority: APNIC
## Threat Assessment
Risk Score: 40 (Moderate Risk)
| Indicator | Status |
|---|---|
| Known Attacker | Negative |
| Tor Exit Node | Negative |
| Spam Source | Negative |
| Active Threat Indicators | None |
| Blacklist Count | 0 |
| DNSBL Listings | 2 of 8 total |
| Known Campaigns | None |
The IP is not classified as hosting, CDN, VPN, proxy, cloud, or mobile infrastructure. No open services or TLS certificates are actively advertised on the endpoint.
## Network Context
- Subnet Classification: Clean
- Abuse Density: 0%
- Sibling IPs: 1 total, 0 active, 0 threat
- Inherited Risk: 0
- Route Stability: Unstable (route changes observed in 30-day window)
- BGP Prefix: 202.164.42.0/24
## DNS Analysis
- PTR Hostname: dukeindia.com
- Forward Resolution: Not confirmed
- SPF Record: Present
- DMARC Record: Present
- Domain: dukeindia.com
## Historical Activity
18 observations recorded on 2026-07-25 show consistent residential classification with no evidence of persistent malicious activity. Risk signals have remained stable with no escalation trends.
## Related Entities
- Network: DUKE_FASHIONS_INDIA_LTD (repeated in relationship graph)
- DNS: dukeindia.com (multiple DNS associations)
## Recommended Actions
Based on the moderate risk profile, the following firewall rules are recommended:
iptables:
```bash
iptables -A INPUT -s 202.164.42.142 -j DROP
```
nftables:
```bash
nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 202.164.42.142 drop
```
nginx:
```nginx
deny 202.164.42.142;
```
Cloudflare WAF:
```json
{
"description": "Block 202.164.42.142 — IPDebrief risk score 40",
"action": "block",
"filter": {
"expression": "ip.src eq 202.164.42.142"
}
}
```
AWS WAF:
```json
{
"Addresses": ["202.164.42.142/32"],
"Description": "IPDebrief risk 40"
}
```
## Analyst Notes
The IP address exhibits a moderate risk score primarily due to DNSBL presence and residential classification. No active malicious behavior has been observed. The associated domain (dukeindia.com) implements SPF and DMARC records. The subnet shows zero abuse density with no threat-sibling IPs. Recommended action is monitoring or blocking based on organizational policy for moderate-risk residential IPs.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | IRT-ECLTELECOM-IN |
| ASN | AS17917 |
| Network Name | DUKE_FASHIONS_INDIA_LTD |
| CIDR Block | 202.164.42.128/28 |
| RIR | APNIC |
| Country | IN |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | dukeindia.com |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | dukeindia.com |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 40% (Fair) |
| SPF | 1/2 domains |
| DMARC | 2/2 domains |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| CAA | Not configured |
| Domains Checked | 2 domains |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Residential |
| Service Purpose | Web Server |
| Network Tier | End-User — Residential ISP endpoint |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | http | tcp | — |
| 443 | https | tcp | — |
| Closed Ports | 22, 25, 3389, 8080, 8443 (2 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | Web server detected |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | 2018-04-25T14:04:54+00:00 |
| Valid Until | 2028-04-22T14:04:54+00:00 |
| TLS Protocol | Tls12 |
| Cipher Suite | TLS_ECDHE_RSA_WITH_AES_256_GCM_SHA384 |
| Signature Algorithm | sha256RSA |
| Validity Period | 3650 days |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS17917 |
| Network Prefix | 202.164.42.0/24 |
| Route mapping | Found |
| Certificates in transparency logs | 20 certificates |
| HSTS | Not detected |
| CSP | Not detected |
| HTTP/2 | Not detected |
🎯 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 13:32:14 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-09-29 03:07:30 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-09-23 07:49:36 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 24 |
| Total Observations | 25 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 202.164.42.142
Who owns the IP address 202.164.42.142?
202.164.42.142 is registered to IRT-ECLTELECOM-IN. The address falls within the 202.164.42.128/28 network block. Registration is held at APNIC.
Where is 202.164.42.142 located?
Geolocation data places 202.164.42.142 in Ludhiana, PB, India. The local time zone is Asia/Kolkata. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 202.164.42.142 malicious or safe?
202.164.42.142 currently carries a moderate risk assessment, meaning some indicators warrant caution, but the evidence is mixed. This assessment is generated from continuously collected signals and can change over time.
What is the hostname for 202.164.42.142?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 202.164.42.142 is dukeindia.com. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.
What ports are open on 202.164.42.142?
Responsive ports observed on 202.164.42.142 include 80, 443. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.
Is 202.164.42.142 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
202.164.42.142 is classified as a residential network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.