41.23.32.52
# IP INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 41.23.32.52/32
Classification: BENIGN / INFRASTRUCTURE
Date: 2026-07-25
Analyst: IPDebrief Intelligence Team
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## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IP address 41.23.32.52 is a low-risk infrastructure endpoint associated with Vodacom (ASN 36994). The IP presents no active threat indicators, no open services, and zero reputation-based risk flags. Analysis indicates this is a cellular network allocation rather than a publicly accessible endpoint.
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## NETWORK OWNERSHIP AND GEOLOCATION
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| ASN | 36994 |
| Organization | Vodacom (ZA) |
| BGP Prefix | 41.23.0.0/16 |
| Country (DNS) | South Africa (ZA) |
| Country (Profile) | United Kingdom (GB) |
| City | London / Gauteng (discrepancy noted) |
| DNSSEC Status | Valid |
Note: Geographic data shows inconsistency between DNS records (.co.za domain) and profile geolocation (GB). The hostname pattern "vc-41-23-32-52.umts.vodacom.co.za" confirms South African cellular network infrastructure.
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## THREAT ASSESSMENT
Risk Score: 0 (Low Risk)
Abuse Confidence: None
Blacklist Count: 0
Known Attacker: False
Spam Source: False
Tor Exit Node: False
Threat Indicators: None detected
Known Campaigns: None
Threat Feeds: No matches
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## NETWORK CHARACTERISTICS
Services: Firewalled / No Services
Open Ports: None detected
Connection Type: Cellular Network (UMTS)
Network Role: Infrastructure endpoint
IP Classification: Bogon: False, Anycast: False, Cloud: False, CDN: False, VPN: False, Proxy: False, Hosting: False, Mobile: False, Residential: False
DNS Configuration:
- PTR Hostname: vc-41-23-32-52.umts.vodacom.co.za
- Forward Resolution: Confirmed
- Hosted Domains: 0
- SPF: Present
- DMARC: Present
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## OBSERVATION HISTORY
Total Observations: 13 signals
Recent Activity: July 25, 2026
Threat Persistence Days: 0
Ownership Changes: 0
Signal Types Observed:
- ASN routing information (Vodacom, ZA)
- DNSSEC validation (valid)
- DNS record resolution
- Infrastructure classification
No escalation in risk signals detected over observation period.
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## RELATIONSHIP ANALYSIS
Associated Entities: 2 (DNS associations)
Related Hostnames:
- vc-41-23-32-52.umts.vodacom.co.za
No organization-level or subnet-level relationships beyond DNS associations. No certificate matches or correlated IPs.
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## NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS
Subnet: 41.23.32.52/24
Abuse Density: 0%
Risk Distribution: High: 0, Medium: 0, Low: 0
Threat Siblings: 0
The /24 subnet shows no elevated threat activity. No adjacent IPs flagged for abuse.
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## RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Security Recommendations: None required
Firewall Rules: Not applicable (low-risk infrastructure)
Blocking Status: Not recommended
This IP is classified as benign infrastructure. No blocking or mitigation actions warranted unless specific context indicates otherwise.
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## CONCLUSION
IP 41.23.32.52 is a Vodacom cellular network endpoint with no active malicious indicators. The IP is properly configured with DNSSEC and email authentication records. Standard monitoring without intervention is appropriate.
Threat Level: LOW / INFRASTRUCTURE
Action Required: None
Monitoring Status: Routine observation only
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Jacques Hendricks |
| ASN | AS36994 |
| Network Name | 41.23.0.0 - 41.23.255.255 |
| CIDR Block | 41.23.0.0/16 |
| RIR | AFRINIC |
| Country | ZA |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | vc-41-23-32-52.umts.vodacom.co.za |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | vc-41-23-32-52.umts.vodacom.co.za |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 80% (Excellent) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Mobile |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Unknown — Insufficient routing data to classify |
🔌 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 | AS36994 |
| Network Prefix | 41.23.0.0/16 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| routing | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| services | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| ownership | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 4% | 1 | 1 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-09 19:41:01 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-26 23:33:24 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 07:03:12 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 18 |
| Total Observations | 20 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 41.23.32.52
Who owns the IP address 41.23.32.52?
41.23.32.52 is registered to Jacques Hendricks. The address falls within the 41.23.0.0/16 network block. Registration is held at AFRINIC.
Where is 41.23.32.52 located?
Geolocation data places 41.23.32.52 in Johannesburg, Gauteng, 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 41.23.32.52 malicious or safe?
41.23.32.52 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 41.23.32.52?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 41.23.32.52 is vc-41-23-32-52.umts.vodacom.co.za. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
Is 41.23.32.52 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
41.23.32.52 is classified as a mobile network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.