IP Threat Report
159.223.229.162
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 159.223.229.162 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 159.223.229.0/24
- Ensure sensitive files (.env, .git, backups) are not accessible from the web
⚙️ Defensive Recommendations
Block 159.223.229.162 at the network perimeter. Implement defense-in-depth combining IP blocking with application-layer protections.
Neighbors in 159.223.229.0/24
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
159.223.229.162 has been assigned a threat score of 120/100 (Critical). This represents a critical risk level. Our detection systems have flagged multiple high-confidence indicators of malicious intent from this address.
📊 Threat Analysis
Our monitoring infrastructure has identified 159.223.229.162, geolocated to Amsterdam, Netherlands, operating on the network of DigitalOcean, LLC, as a source of suspicious network activity. During its 6-day observation window, we recorded 379 hostile requests from this IP — roughly 63.2 per day on average. Netherlands currently accounts for 102 blocked IPs in our database, making it a significant source of malicious traffic. At 120/100, this is an extremely high-risk address. All traffic should be considered hostile.
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