202.8.40.213
202.8.40.213 is an IPv4 address operated by IRT-AHREFS-US (AS140577), geolocated to Ashburn, United States. Its reverse DNS name is sardine213.ahrefs.net. As of October 7, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Moderate Risk (50/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 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 | sardine213.ahrefs.net |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | sardine213.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 | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Tier 3 — Basic operator with some routing infrastructure |
🔌 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 | AS140577 |
| Network Prefix | 202.8.40.0/22 |
| 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 (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-07 12:35:23 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-12 16:57:06 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-10-07 15:51:51 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 17 |
| Total Observations | 22 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 202.8.40.213
Who owns the IP address 202.8.40.213?
202.8.40.213 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 202.8.40.213 located?
Geolocation data places 202.8.40.213 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 202.8.40.213 malicious or safe?
202.8.40.213 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 202.8.40.213?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 202.8.40.213 is sardine213.ahrefs.net. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.