IP Threat Report
162.158.111.189
ABUSE.MOM — BEHAVE OR GET EXPOSED
Geolocation & Classification
Detection Signatures
| Signature | Description | Points | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malicious Activity | 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 162.158.111.189 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 162.158.111.0/24
- Ensure sensitive files (.env, .git, backups) are not accessible from the web
⚙️ Defensive Recommendations
Block 162.158.111.189 at the network perimeter. Implement defense-in-depth combining IP blocking with application-layer protections.
Neighbors in 162.158.111.0/24
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
162.158.111.189 has been assigned a threat score of 65/100 (High). The IP is rated as a high-level threat. Network administrators should implement blocking rules and monitor for any connections from this address.
📊 Threat Analysis
Network traffic from 162.158.111.189, located in Frankfurt, Germany, operating on the network of Cloudflare, Inc., has been classified as malicious by our automated threat scoring engine. Over a period of 95 days, this IP generated 9 malicious requests, averaging approximately 0.1 requests per day. Germany currently accounts for 121 blocked IPs in our database, making it a significant source of malicious traffic. At 65/100, this IP presents a meaningful threat. Implement rate limiting with escalation to blocking.
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💡 Brute Force Attack Mechanics
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💡 DNS Sinkholing for Malware Defense
DNS sinkholing redirects queries for known malicious domains to controlled IP addresses. This technique blocks malware communication, prevents data exfiltration, and identifies compromised internal hosts attempting to contact command-and-control servers.