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About AS2018

Owner of AS2018

The owner of Autonomous System (AS) AS2018 is the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in South Africa.

Main Operational Activity

The CSIR is one of the leading scientific and technology research, development and implementation organizations in Africa. It undertakes multidisciplinary research and technological innovation to foster industrial and scientific development in a wide range of areas.

Establishment of AS2018

Information regarding the exact establishment date of AS2018 is not provided in this context. Typically, the establishment of an AS corresponds with the period when the organization required independent routing to interconnect with other networks over the internet.

Malicious Use of AS2018

While it is possible for any autonomous system to be misused by hackers or spammers, specific details about such activities related to AS2018 are not included here. For the most accurate and up-to-date information on whether AS2018 has been used for malicious intent, it is recommended to check security databases and threat intelligence sources directly.

According to the data retrieved from CleanTalk's blacklist database, there is no explicit mention of AS2018 being associated with hacker or spammer activity. To ensure the accuracy of the current status of AS2018 related to security concerns, please visit https://cleantalk.org/blacklists/AS2018 for the latest information.