IP Threat Report
140.188.240.1
ABUSE.MOM — BEHAVE OR GET EXPOSED
Geolocation & Classification
Detection Signatures
| Signature | Description | Points | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Directory Scan | 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 140.188.240.1 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 140.188.240.0/24
- Ensure sensitive files (.env, .git, backups) are not accessible from the web
⚙️ Defensive Recommendations
Block 140.188.240.1 at the network perimeter. Implement defense-in-depth combining IP blocking with application-layer protections.
Neighbors in 140.188.240.0/24
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
140.188.240.1 has been assigned a threat score of 85/100 (Critical). With this rating, the IP falls into the critical severity bracket — among the most dangerous addresses in our monitoring database.
📊 Threat Analysis
Our monitoring infrastructure has identified 140.188.240.1, geolocated to Tokyo, Japan, operating on the network of Cogent Communications, as a source of suspicious network activity. The address has been active for 19 days in our monitoring system, producing 386 flagged requests at a rate of ~20.3/day. A threat score of 85/100 places this IP in the high-risk category. Blocking at the firewall level is recommended.
Related Threats
🇯🇵 Top threats from Japan
140.188.240.180 (85)140.188.240.251 (85)140.188.240.212 (85)140.188.240.227 (85)View all →Security Intelligence
💡 False Positive Management
False positives erode trust in security systems and waste analyst resources. Effective management requires feedback loops, allowlisting mechanisms, contextual analysis, and regular tuning of detection rules based on operational experience.
💡 Residential Proxy Networks
Residential proxies route traffic through real home internet connections, making malicious traffic appear to come from legitimate users. Some networks install proxy software bundled with free applications, unknowingly conscripting millions of devices.