# IP INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING
Subject: 41.66.202.8/32
Classification: Moderate Risk (Score: 55/100)
Date: 2026-07-27
Analyst: Automated Intelligence System
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## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IP 41.66.202.8 is a mobile carrier IP address associated with Vodafone Ghana (ASN: 29614) within the 41.66.202.0/23 CIDR block. Current risk assessment indicates moderate threat level (55/100) with no active malicious indicators detected. The IP is classified as a Mobile Carrier with services currently firewalled/no services detected. No open ports or active TLS certificates identified.
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## OWNERSHIP & NETWORK CLASSIFICATION
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| ASN | 29614 |
| Organization | Vodafone Ghana |
| Network Block | 41.66.202.0 - 41.66.203.255 |
| RIR | afrinic |
| Infrastructure Type | Mobile Carrier |
| Connection Type | N/A |
| Is Cloud/CDN/Proxy | No |
| Is Mobile | Yes |
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## GEOLOCATION DISCREPANCY WARNING
CRITICAL: Significant geolocation inconsistency detected:
- ASN Record: Ghana (GH) - Vodafone Ghana
- Geolocation Database: United States (US-FL, Miami)
- Distance Discrepancy: 5,251.8 km
- Validation Status: ICMP blocked - unable to validate
- Geo-Plausible: True (but with validation issues)
This discrepancy warrants monitoring for potential spoofing or routing anomalies.
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## THREAT INDICATORS
| Indicator | Status |
|---|---|
| Known Attacker | No |
| Tor Exit Node | No |
| Known Spam Source | No |
| Threat Feeds | None active |
| Campaign Correlation | None |
| DNSBL Listed | 3 of 8 total lists |
| Pulsedive Risk | Not applicable |
| Blacklist Count | 0 |
Historical Threat Persistence: None detected (threat_persistence_days: 0)
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## NETWORK NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS
Subnet: 41.66.202.8/24
Abuse Density: 0 (Clean classification)
Neighbor Risk Distribution: 0 High, 0 Medium, 0 Low
Threat Siblings: 0
Inherited Risk: 0
The /24 subnet shows no inherited threat indicators. No active sibling IPs detected in neighborhood scan.
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## OBSERVATION HISTORY (Last 15 Signals)
Recent observations from 2026-07-27 show:
- Ownership Signals: Stable (0 ownership changes)
- Geolocation Signals: Consistent US-FL placement with Ghana ASN mismatch
- Network Classification: Mobile Carrier classification consistent
- Subnet Classification: Clean (abuse_density: 0)
- Control Plane: Route stability flag = False (isRouteStable)
No persistent malicious behavior observed over monitoring period.
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## RELATIONSHIP GRAPH
Connected Entities: 2 relationships identified
- Same Network: 41.66.202.0 - 41.66.203.255 (x2 entries)
- No external relationships to hostnames, organizations, or certificates
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## RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Monitoring Actions
1. Increase logging verbosity and review recent activity from this IP
2. Monitor geolocation consistency due to significant ASN/geo mismatch
3. Track DNSBL listing changes (currently 3 of 8 lists)
Firewall Rules (Recommended)
```bash
# iptables
iptables -A INPUT -s 41.66.202.8 -j DROP
# nftables
nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 41.66.202.8 drop
# NGINX
deny 41.66.202.8;
# pfSense
41.66.202.8/32
# Cloudflare WAF
Block 41.66.202.8 — IPDebrief risk score 55
# AWS WAF
Addresses: 41.66.202.8/32
Description: IPDebrief risk 55
```
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## RISK ASSESSMENT
Overall Risk Score: 55/100 (Moderate)
Primary Concerns:
- Geolocation inconsistency (Ghana ASN vs US location)
- Route stability issues (isRouteStable: False)
- DNSBL listings (3/8)
Threat Context:
- No active malicious indicators
- No open services detected
- No known campaigns associated
- Clean neighborhood reputation
Recommendation: Monitor with enhanced logging. Consider blocking if specific threats emerge, but maintain awareness of geolocation discrepancies.
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*Generated by IPDebrief Intelligence System*
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Vodafone Ghana |
| ASN | AS29614 |
| Network Name | 41.66.202.0 - 41.66.203.255 |
| CIDR Block | 41.66.202.0/23 |
| RIR | AFRINIC |
| Country | GH |
| 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 | 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 | |||
| 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 | AS29614 |
| Network Prefix | 41.66.202.0/24 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 33% | 2 | 5 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| reputation | 22% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| Overall | 16% | 10 | 15 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-13 03:14:41 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-09-05 18:01:58 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-09-05 18:08:13 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 19 |
| Total Observations | 27 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 41.66.202.8
Who owns the IP address 41.66.202.8?
41.66.202.8 is registered to Vodafone Ghana. The address falls within the 41.66.202.0/23 network block. Registration is held at AFRINIC.
Where is 41.66.202.8 located?
Geolocation data places 41.66.202.8 in Miami, US-FL, United States. The local time zone is America/New_York. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 41.66.202.8 malicious or safe?
41.66.202.8 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.
Is 41.66.202.8 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
41.66.202.8 is classified as a mobile network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.