IP Threat Report
123.245.85.98
ABUSE.MOM — BEHAVE OR GET EXPOSED
Geolocation & Classification
Detection Signatures
| Signature | Description | Points | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Directory Scan | Behavioral anomaly detected by automated analysis | +0 | |
| DDoS / Flood | Behavioral anomaly detected by automated analysis | +0 |
Observed Activity
Reconstructed HTTP requests from server access logs. Target domains redacted for security.
* Typical request patterns for detected signatures. Actual target domains are redacted.
Timeline
Recommendations
Actions taken & recommended
- IP 123.245.85.98 is blocked at application level (HTTP 403)
- Consider blocking at firewall level (iptables/CSF) to reduce server load
- Other malicious IPs detected in the same /24 subnet — consider blocking 123.245.85.0/24
- Ensure sensitive files (.env, .git, backups) are not accessible from the web
⚙️ Defensive Recommendations
Block 123.245.85.98 at the network perimeter. Implement defense-in-depth combining IP blocking with application-layer protections.
Neighbors in 123.245.85.0/24
Other blocked IPs from the same /24 subnet — indicates systematic abuse from this network range.
Blacklist Status (DNSBL)
This IP was checked against major DNS-based blacklists used by mail servers and firewalls worldwide.
Checked: Spamhaus, SpamCop, Barracuda, SORBS, CBL, UCEProtect. Results may change over time.
Threat Analysis
123.245.85.98 has been assigned a threat score of 85/100 (Critical). This places it in the critical threat category. Immediate blocking is strongly advised across all network perimeters.
📊 Threat Analysis
The address 123.245.85.98 originates from Shenyang, China, operating on the network of Chinanet. It was identified through automated analysis of incoming network traffic across monitored endpoints. The address has been active for 25 days in our monitoring system, producing 11 flagged requests at a rate of ~0.4/day. China currently accounts for 113 blocked IPs in our database, making it a significant source of malicious traffic. At 85/100, this IP warrants immediate defensive action.
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Security Intelligence
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