# IPDebrief Intelligence Briefing: 41.13.0.51/32
## Executive Summary
IP address 41.13.0.51 is registered to Jacques Hendricks under ASN29975 with a moderate risk score of 40. The address is located in Johannesburg, South Africa, and is associated with Vodacom infrastructure. No active threat indicators were detected, but the IP shows evidence of being listed on 2 DNS blacklists. The neighborhood classification indicates a clean subnet with no abuse density.
## Profile Overview
- Risk Score: 40 (Moderate Risk)
- ASN: 29975 (Jacques Hendricks)
- Network Block: 41.13.0.0/19 (41.13.0.0 - 41.13.31.255)
- Geolocation: Johannesburg, South Africa (ZA), GP Region
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Ownership: Jacques Hendricks
- RIR: AFIRIC
## Network Classification
- Service Purpose: Firewalled / No Services
- Open Ports: None detected
- TLS Certificate: Not present
- CDN/Cloud/Proxy: False for all categories
- Mobile/Residential: Not identified
- Bogon: False
## DNS Intelligence
- PTR Record: vc-nat-gp-s-41-13-0-51.umts.vodacom.co.za
- Forward Resolution: Confirmed
- Forward Hostnames: vc-nat-gp-s-41-13-0-51.umts.vodacom.co.za
- Email Authentication: SPF and DMARC records present
- DNSBL Listings: 2 listings out of 8 total lists checked
## Threat Indicators
- Known Attacker: No
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Spam Source: No
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not calculated
- Blacklist Count: 0 (active blacklists)
- Threat Feeds: No indicators detected
- Known Campaigns: None correlated
## Behavioral Analysis
- Control Plane: Route stability issues detected (isRouteStable: false)
- BGP Prefix: 41.13.0.0/18
- Traceroute: 30 hops, 20 timed out
- Threat Persistence Days: 0
- Persistent Malicious Activity: False
## Neighborhood Analysis
- Subnet: 41.13.0.51/24
- Abuse Density: 0.0 (Clean)
- Inherited Risk: 0
- Total Siblings: 1
- Active Siblings: 0
- Threat Siblings: 0
- High/Medium/Low Risk Neighbors: 0/0/0
## Observation History
Eighteen signal observations recorded, with the most recent activity on 2026-07-22. Historical signals indicate:
- Geolocation consistently resolved to Johannesburg, ZA with 75% confidence
- Subnet classification maintained as "clean" with 0 abuse density
- Ownership changes: 0
- Threat observation count: 0
- No persistent malicious behavior detected over observation period
## Entity Relationships
- DNS Associations: vc-nat-gp-s-41-13-0-51.umts.vodacom.co.za (multiple associations)
- Network Relationships: 41.13.0.0 - 41.13.31.255 (multiple same-network relationships)
## Recommended Security Actions
Based on the moderate risk profile, the following rules are recommended:
| Platform | Rule |
|---|---|
| iptables | `iptables -A INPUT -s 41.13.0.51 -j DROP` |
| nftables | `nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 41.13.0.51 drop` |
| nginx | `deny 41.13.0.51;` |
| pfSense | `41.13.0.51/32` |
| Cloudflare WAF | Block IP with expression `ip.src eq 41.13.0.51` |
| AWS WAF | Include 41.13.0.51/32 in rule |
## Analyst Assessment
The IP address 41.13.0.51 presents a moderate risk profile primarily due to DNS blacklist associations and route stability concerns. The Vodacom reverse DNS association suggests potential telecommunications infrastructure usage. The clean neighborhood classification and absence of active threat indicators support a defensive monitoring approach. Given the moderate risk score of 40 and the presence of DNS blacklist listings, blocking at perimeter controls is recommended pending further correlation.
Priority: Medium
Recommended Action: Block at perimeter firewall/WAF, monitor for activity
Further Investigation: Correlate with any observed malicious traffic patterns before implementing blocking rules
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Jacques Hendricks |
| ASN | AS29975 |
| Network Name | 41.13.0.0 - 41.13.31.255 |
| CIDR Block | 41.13.0.0/19 |
| RIR | AFRINIC |
| Country | ZA |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | vc-nat-gp-s-41-13-0-51.umts.vodacom.co.za |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | vc-nat-gp-s-41-13-0-51.umts.vodacom.co.za |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 80% (Excellent) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ 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 | |||
| Closed Ports | 22, 25, 80, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (0 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS29975 |
| Network Prefix | 41.13.0.0/18 |
| 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 | 1 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 35% | 2 | 2 |
| Overall | 22% | 6 | 6 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-02 04:21:52 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-22 10:24:57 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 11:07:05 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 21 |
| Total Observations | 23 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 41.13.0.51
Who owns the IP address 41.13.0.51?
41.13.0.51 is registered to Jacques Hendricks. The address falls within the 41.13.0.0/19 network block. Registration is held at AFRINIC.
Where is 41.13.0.51 located?
Geolocation data places 41.13.0.51 in Johannesburg, GP, South Africa. The local time zone is Africa/Johannesburg. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 41.13.0.51 malicious or safe?
41.13.0.51 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 41.13.0.51?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 41.13.0.51 is vc-nat-gp-s-41-13-0-51.umts.vodacom.co.za. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.