202.8.40.118
202.8.40.118 is an IPv4 address operated by IRT-AHREFS-US (AS140577), geolocated to Ashburn, United States. Its reverse DNS name is sardine118.ahrefs.net. As of October 6, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (25/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
# IP Intelligence Briefing: 202.8.40.118/32
Classification: Low Risk (Risk Score: 20)
Status: Known Infrastructure (Web Crawler)
Date: Current Analysis
## Executive Summary
IP 202.8.40.118 is identified as part of Ahrefs Pte Ltd's crawler infrastructure (ASN 140577). While the IP registers as Low Risk with no active threat indicators or blacklist associations, operational data reveals geolocation inconsistencies and an open SSH service that warrants monitoring. No immediate blocking is recommended; standard logging and observation are advised.
## Network Ownership & Registration
* Organization: Ahrefs Pte Ltd administrator
* Netname: AHREFS-CRAWLER-A-USA
* ASN: 140577
* CIDR Block: 202.8.40.0/23
* RIR: APNIC (Asia-Pacific)
* Abuse Contact: network-abuse@ahrefs.com
## Technical Observations
* Service Purpose: Single-Service Host
* Open Ports: TCP/22 (SSH) detected.
* PTR Hostname: sardine118.ahrefs.net
* DNS: Forward resolution confirmed; DNSSEC Valid.
* Threat Indicators: Zero blacklist entries; not a Tor exit node; no known campaigns.
* Risk Metrics:
* Reputation: Low Risk
* Abuse Confidence: Low
* Blacklist Count: 0
* Honeypot Hits: 0
## Anomalies & Data Quality
* Geolocation Discrepancy: Registered location (Virginia, US) contradicts RTT physics measurements (30ms RTT vs 6312km distance).
* Routing Stability: Route stability flagged as false (isRouteStable: false).
* Neighborhood Context: Subnet 202.8.40.118/24 shows 0.1064 abuse density with 15 threat siblings.
## Recommendations
* Action: Monitor
* Firewall Rules: None required
* Note: The presence of an open SSH port on crawler infrastructure is atypical and should be observed for potential compromise, though the IP remains classified as low-risk.
End of Briefing
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 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 | sardine118.ahrefs.net |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | sardine118.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 | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| routing | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| services | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| geolocation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 16% | 4 | 4 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Moderate (55%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-08 06:54:58 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-06 22:10:21 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-10-06 22:13:29 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 23 |
| Total Observations | 30 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 202.8.40.118
Who owns the IP address 202.8.40.118?
202.8.40.118 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 202.8.40.118 located?
Geolocation data places 202.8.40.118 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 202.8.40.118 malicious or safe?
202.8.40.118 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 202.8.40.118?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 202.8.40.118 is sardine118.ahrefs.net. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
What ports are open on 202.8.40.118?
Responsive ports observed on 202.8.40.118 include 22. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.