202.8.41.213
202.8.41.213 is an IPv4 address operated by Ahrefs Pte Ltd administrator (AS140577), geolocated to Ashburn, United States. Its reverse DNS name is sardine469.ahrefs.net. As of October 4, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Moderate Risk (50/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
The IP address 202.8.41.213 was identified as a Single-Service Host associated with Ahrefs Pte Ltd (ASN 140577). Reverse DNS resolution confirmed the hostname sardine469.ahrefs.net. Open port 22/tcp was observed running OpenSSH 10.0p2. Geolocation data claimed Ashburn, US, but RTT measurements contradicted this physics, showing a 24ms latency against a minimum possible 126.2ms for the claimed
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🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Ahrefs Pte Ltd administrator |
| 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 | sardine469.ahrefs.net |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | sardine469.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 | Tier 3 — Basic operator with some routing infrastructure |
🔌 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 | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 25% | 1 | 2 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 35% | 2 | 2 |
| Overall | 22% | 6 | 7 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Moderate (55%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-08 00:51:11 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-04 08:17:01 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-10-04 08:29:04 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 23 |
| Total Observations | 29 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 202.8.41.213
Who owns the IP address 202.8.41.213?
202.8.41.213 is registered to Ahrefs Pte Ltd administrator. The address falls within the 202.8.40.0/23 network block. Registration is held at APNIC.
Where is 202.8.41.213 located?
Geolocation data places 202.8.41.213 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 202.8.41.213 malicious or safe?
202.8.41.213 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 202.8.41.213?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 202.8.41.213 is sardine469.ahrefs.net. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
What ports are open on 202.8.41.213?
Responsive ports observed on 202.8.41.213 include 22. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.