IP Threat Report
140.233.188.243
ABUSE.MOM — BEHAVE OR GET EXPOSED
Geolocation & Classification
Detection Signatures
| Signature | Description | Points | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| UA bot: crawler | Known bot/crawler User-Agent detected | +40 | |
| Danger medium hits: 1 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +10 |
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
Network Provider
Recommendations
Actions taken & recommended
- IP 140.233.188.243 is blocked at application level (HTTP 403)
- Consider blocking at firewall level (iptables/CSF) to reduce server load
- Report abuse to the network provider via their abuse contact
- Ensure sensitive files (.env, .git, backups) are not accessible from the web
🤖 Bot Detection
Address UA spoofing from 140.233.188.243: maintain blocklist of known malicious UA strings, require consistent UA across sessions, implement TLS fingerprinting.
Open Ports & Services
Network reconnaissance data from Shodan. Open ports may indicate running services, misconfigurations, or potential attack surfaces.
| Port | Service | Risk | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 666 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 666 |
| 2000 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 2000 |
| 2332 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 2332 |
| 5555 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 5555 |
| 6002 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 6002 |
| 6666 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 6666 |
| 6667 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 6667 |
| 7777 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 7777 |
| 8886 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 8886 |
| 8888 | HTTP-Alt | Low | Service on port 8888 |
| 8889 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 8889 |
| 9100 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 9100 |
| 10050 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 10050 |
Data source: Shodan InternetDB. Scanned independently of abuse.mom.
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
140.233.188.243 has been assigned a threat score of 50/100 (Medium). At this threat level, the IP demonstrates moderate malicious intent. It may be part of a larger scanning campaign or early-stage reconnaissance.
The following attack categories were identified:
📊 Threat Analysis
Threat intelligence analysis has linked 140.233.188.243 to malicious activity originating from Los Angeles, United States, operating on the network of Bunny Technology LLC. The address has been under observation since its initial detection. Our sensors captured 1 malicious requests from this address across a 1-day span, reflecting a sustained attack cadence of ~1 requests per day. This is a residential IP address, suggesting a compromised home device such as a router, smart appliance, or infected workstation participating in a botnet. The IP exhibits User-Agent manipulation, switching between different browser identities or sending empty headers. With 102 flagged addresses, United States represents a significant presence in our threat database. At 50/100, this IP presents a meaningful threat. Implement rate limiting with escalation to blocking.
This IP is classified as residential, suggesting it may belong to a compromised home device, IoT botnet member, or an infected personal computer. Residential IPs involved in attacks often indicate malware infection without the owner's knowledge.
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