41.56.174.147
# IP INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 41.56.174.147
Date: 2026-07-23
Analyst: IPDebrief SOC
Classification: Routine Monitoring
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## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IP address 41.56.174.147 is classified as LOW RISK with a risk score of 25/100. The address shows minimal malicious activity indicators, no known threat associations, and no active services. However, geolocation inconsistencies and limited DNSBL presence warrant continued monitoring.
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## NETWORK OWNERSHIP & CLASSIFICATION
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **ASN** | 37105 |
| **Organization** | rain admin role |
| **Netname** | ORG-RGHL1-AFRINIC |
| **CIDR Block** | 41.56.128.0/18 |
| **RIR** | AFRINIC |
| **Network Role** | Firewalled / No Services |
| **Infrastructure Type** | Not Classified |
Key Finding: The IP is assigned to an AFRINIC-regulated network with no identified hosting or CDN services. The address is currently firewalled with no open ports or active services detected.
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## GEOLOCATION ANALYSIS
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Primary Location** | Miami, FL, US |
| **Secondary Location** | Bryanston, Johannesburg, ZA |
| **GeoConsensus** | **FALSE** |
| **GeoPlausible** | **FALSE** |
| **Source Count** | 2 |
Key Finding: Significant geolocation inconsistency detected. The IP shows conflicting location data between US and South Africa. This inconsistency reduces confidence in geolocation accuracy and may indicate routing anomalies or spoofing.
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## THREAT INTELLIGENCE
| Indicator | Status |
|---|---|
| **Risk Score** | 25 (Low Risk) |
| **Blacklist Count** | 0 |
| **DNSBL Listed** | 1 of 8 lists |
| **Known Attacker** | No |
| **Spam Source** | No |
| **Tor Exit Node** | No |
| **Active Threats** | None Detected |
| **Known Campaigns** | None |
Key Finding: No active threat indicators present. The IP has minimal DNSBL presence (1 listing out of 8 evaluated) but no confirmed malicious reputation.
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## OBSERVATION HISTORY
Total Observations: 10
Recent Activity Timeline:
- 2026-07-23 19:26:16 - ASN/Network registration data observed (confidence 0.95)
- 2026-07-23 19:24:41 - Operator score assessment: "Minimal" (score: 0.1304)
- 2026-07-23 19:24:30 - DNSBL listing event with "high" severity (confidence 0.85)
- 2026-07-23 19:24:28 - DNSSEC validation successful (confidence 0.90)
Temporal Analysis:
- Threat Persistence Days: 0
- Ownership Changes: 0
- Is Persistently Malicious: No
Key Finding: Historical data shows stable network ownership with no significant threat escalation. One high-severity DNSBL listing was observed, but no sustained malicious activity pattern.
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## NETWORK RELATIONSHIPS
| Relationship Type | Target |
|---|---|
| Same Network | ORG-RGHL1-AFRINIC |
Key Finding: Limited relationship graph with only one organizational network association. No related hostnames, certificates, or external IP associations detected.
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## NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Subnet** | 41.56.174.147/24 |
| **Neighbor Count** | 0 |
| **Abuse Density** | 0 |
| **High Risk Neighbors** | 0 |
| **Threat Siblings** | 0 |
Key Finding: The /24 subnet shows zero neighbor activity and minimal abuse density. No adjacent IP addresses are classified as threats.
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## ROUTING & CONTROL PLANE
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| **Hop Count** | 30 |
| **Timed Out Hops** | 21 |
| **Transit Networks** | Comcast, Lumen |
| **Route Stability** | False |
| **RPKI State** | Not Evaluated |
| **IRR Consistency** | Not Evaluated |
Key Finding: Routing path shows 30 hops with 21 timeouts, indicating potential network instability or complex routing topology. Route stability is flagged as false.
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## NETWORK SERVICES
| Service Type | Status |
|---|---|
| **Open Ports** | None |
| **TLS Certificate** | Not Detected |
| **HTTP Title** | Not Detected |
| **Server Banner** | Not Detected |
| **Certificates** | None |
Key Finding: No services detected on the IP. This is consistent with a firewalled or non-public IP address.
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## ACTIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommended Actions
- MONITOR: Continue observation due to geolocation inconsistencies
- ALLOW: No immediate blocking required; low risk profile
- MONITOR DNSBL: Investigate the single DNSBL listing for context
- ROUTING: Monitor route stability anomalies
Firewall Rules
No specific firewall rules required based on current risk assessment. Standard monitoring protocols apply.
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## CONCLUSION
IP 41.56.174.147 presents a LOW RISK profile with no active threat indicators. The primary concerns are geolocation inconsistencies and routing instability, neither of which indicate active malicious activity at this time. The IP shows no evidence of being used as a spam source, attacker, or proxy.
Suggested Priority: Standard monitoring
Threat Level: Low
Recommended Action: Continue standard intelligence gathering; no immediate defensive action required.
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*Intelligence produced by IPDebrief SOC Analysis Platform*
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🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | rain admin role |
| ASN | AS37105 |
| Network Name | ORG-RGHL1-AFRINIC |
| CIDR Block | 41.56.128.0/18 |
| RIR | AFRINIC |
| Country | ZA |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR Record | No PTR |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 20% (Poor) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Unknown |
| 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 | AS37105 |
| Network Prefix | 41.56.128.0/18 |
| 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 | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 16% | 4 | 4 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-05 11:43:16 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-27 07:26:57 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 05:18:15 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 15 |
| Total Observations | 16 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 41.56.174.147
Who owns the IP address 41.56.174.147?
41.56.174.147 is registered to rain admin role. The address falls within the 41.56.128.0/18 network block. Registration is held at AFRINIC.
Where is 41.56.174.147 located?
Geolocation data places 41.56.174.147 in Cape Town, Western Cape, 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 41.56.174.147 malicious or safe?
41.56.174.147 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.