202.8.40.101
202.8.40.101 is an IPv4 address operated by IRT-AHREFS-US (AS140577), geolocated to Ashburn, United States. Its reverse DNS name is sardine101.ahrefs.net. As of November 5, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Moderate Risk (50/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
IP 202.8.40.101 was classified as Moderate Risk with an overall risk score of 50. Ownership records linked the address to Ahrefs Pte Ltd administrator (ASN 140577, netname: AHREFS-CRAWLER-A-USA) operating within the 202.8.40.0/23 block. Geolocation data assigned the IP to Ashburn, VA, US, though RTT physics measurements contradicted the claimed distance.
The address resolved to hostname sardine101.ahrefs.net with reverse DNS confirmation. No open ports or active services were detected, classifying the role as firewalled infrastructure. The IP was listed on two DNSBLs. Operational analysis recommended blocking the address due to elevated risk from multiple threat signals.
Network context showed a subnet abuse density of 0.0194. The address lacked RPKI validation and IRR consistency. No known campaigns or specific threat actor classifications were associated. The current intent classification remained Unknown.
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🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | IRT-AHREFS-US |
| ASN | AS140577 |
| Network Name | AHREFS-CRAWLER-A-USA |
| CIDR Block | 202.8.40.0/23 |
| RIR | APNIC |
| Country | US |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | sardine101.ahrefs.net |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | sardine101.ahrefs.net |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 40% (Fair) |
| SPF | 0/2 domains |
| DMARC | 0/2 domains |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| CAA | Present |
| Domains Checked | 2 domains |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Single-Service Host |
| Network Tier | Unknown — Insufficient routing data to classify |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | ssh | tcp | Banner detected |
| Closed Ports | 25, 80, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (1 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS140577 |
| Network Prefix | 202.8.40.0/23 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 26% | 2 | 9 |
| routing | 11% | 1 | 3 |
| services | 8% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 14% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 20% | 2 | 4 |
| Overall | 16% | 10 | 24 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Moderate (55%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-02 04:21:37 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-05 22:56:06 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-05 22:57:57 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 23 |
| Total Observations | 39 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 202.8.40.101
Who owns the IP address 202.8.40.101?
202.8.40.101 is registered to IRT-AHREFS-US. The address falls within the 202.8.40.0/23 network block. Registration is held at APNIC.
Where is 202.8.40.101 located?
Geolocation data places 202.8.40.101 in Ashburn, Virginia, United States. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 202.8.40.101 malicious or safe?
202.8.40.101 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 202.8.40.101?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 202.8.40.101 is sardine101.ahrefs.net. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
What ports are open on 202.8.40.101?
Responsive ports observed on 202.8.40.101 include 22. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.