IP Threat Report
160.187.121.48
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 160.187.121.48 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 160.187.121.0/24
- Ensure sensitive files (.env, .git, backups) are not accessible from the web
⚙️ Defensive Recommendations
Block 160.187.121.48 at the network perimeter. Implement defense-in-depth combining IP blocking with application-layer protections.
Neighbors in 160.187.121.0/24
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
160.187.121.48 has been assigned a threat score of 85/100 (Critical). This is a critical-level threat. Systems administrators should treat this IP as hostile and block all inbound connections without exception.
📊 Threat Analysis
Our monitoring infrastructure has identified 160.187.121.48, geolocated to Hanoi, Vietnam, operating on the network of Lienvps Technology Company Limited, as a source of suspicious network activity. Over a period of 15 days, this IP generated 455 malicious requests, averaging approximately 30.3 requests per day. With 108 flagged addresses, Vietnam represents a significant presence in our threat database. At 85/100, this IP warrants immediate defensive action.
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