# IP Intelligence Briefing: 41.60.163.201
Date: 2026-07-26
Analyst: IPDebrief Intelligence Platform
Classification: Standard Threat Assessment
## Executive Summary
IP address 41.60.163.201 presents a low-risk profile (Risk Score: 25) with no active threat indicators. The IP is assigned to Liquid Telecommunications Ltd (ASN 30844) within the 41.60.160.0/21 block. Current observations indicate a firewalled endpoint with no open services.
## Technical Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Risk Score** | 25 (Low Risk) |
| **ASN** | 30844 - LIQUID-AS |
| **Organization** | Liquid Telecommunications Ltd, GB |
| **Geolocation** | South Africa / Zambia (inconsistent reports) |
| **BGP Prefix** | 41.60.160.0/21 |
| **Route Stability** | Unstable |
| **DNSSEC** | Valid |
| **DNSBL Listings** | 1 of 8 lists (high severity) |
| **Services** | None (firewalled) |
| **Open Ports** | None detected |
## Threat Indicators
Current Status: No active threat indicators identified.
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Campaign Correlation: 0 correlated IPs
- Certificate Matches: 0
- Total Threat Observations: 0
## Observation History
11 observations recorded through 2026-07-26. Key findings:
- DNSSEC: Validated on 2026-07-26
- Blacklist Activity: Listed on 1 of 8 DNSBL sources with high severity rating (2026-07-26)
- Geolocation: Mixed reports between South Africa and Zambia
- Ownership: Multiple geolocation signals indicate African regional allocation (AFRINIC)
## Network Neighborhood Analysis
Subnet: 41.60.163.0/24
Abuse Density: 0%
Active Siblings: 0
Neighbor Identified:
- 41.60.163.83 - Risk Score: 40, Authority Score: 50
- This neighbor represents elevated risk within the subnet and warrants monitoring.
## Intelligence Assessment
The target IP demonstrates low-risk characteristics typical of infrastructure or residential endpoints. The single DNSBL listing with high severity represents the primary adverse indicator but lacks contextual threat indicators (no known attacker signatures, no spam campaigns, no scanning activity).
Key Observations:
1. Route instability may indicate infrastructure changes or peering issues
2. Neighbor IP 41.60.163.83 shows elevated risk (Score: 40) and should be included in monitoring scope
3. No evidence of malicious activity or campaign participation
## Recommended Actions
No immediate defensive actions required based on current risk profile. The following are recommended for ongoing monitoring:
1. Monitor Neighbor: Track 41.60.163.83 for potential threat activity
2. DNSBL Review: Investigate source of the high-severity blacklist listing
3. Geolocation Validation: Verify actual location against organizational expectations
4. Periodic Review: Reassess if this IP appears in incident logs or scanning activity
Threat Level: LOW
Priority: Routine Monitoring
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Rob Davelaar |
| ASN | AS30844 |
| Network Name | ORG-LTOL1-AFRINIC |
| CIDR Block | 41.60.0.0/16 |
| RIR | AFRINIC |
| Country | ZM |
| 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 | |||
| 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 | AS30844 |
| Network Prefix | 41.60.160.0/21 |
| 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 | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-11 14:31:09 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-31 19:21:54 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-31 19:26:26 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 18 |
| Total Observations | 21 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 41.60.163.201
Who owns the IP address 41.60.163.201?
41.60.163.201 is registered to Rob Davelaar. The address falls within the 41.60.0.0/16 network block. Registration is held at AFRINIC.
Where is 41.60.163.201 located?
Geolocation data places 41.60.163.201 in Cape Town, Lusaka Province, 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 41.60.163.201 malicious or safe?
41.60.163.201 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.