IP Threat Report
162.241.120.138
ABUSE.MOM — BEHAVE OR GET EXPOSED
Geolocation & Classification
Detection Signatures
| Signature | Description | Points | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danger medium hits: 6 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +60 | |
| 404 ratio 40-60% | Majority of requests returned 404 — enumeration | +15 | |
| Foreign referer seen | Referer from unrelated external domain | +10 | |
| Danger medium hits: 4 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +40 | |
| Danger strong hits: 1 | High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits | +25 | |
| Danger medium hits: 1 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +10 | |
| 404 ratio >= 60% | Majority of requests returned 404 — enumeration | +25 |
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 162.241.120.138 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
🔎 Directory Scan Defense
IP 162.241.120.138 is enumerating directories. Configure fail2ban apache-404 jail after 10+ 404 errors. Disable directory listings. Normalize all 404 responses.
Open Ports & Services
Network reconnaissance data from Shodan. Open ports may indicate running services, misconfigurations, or potential attack surfaces.
| Port | Service | Risk | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | SSH | Low | Secure Shell — common brute force target for remote access |
| 53 | DNS | Low | DNS server — potential for DNS amplification attacks |
| 80 | HTTP | Low | HTTP web server — standard web traffic |
| 110 | POP3 | Low | Service on port 110 |
| 143 | IMAP | Low | Service on port 143 |
| 443 | HTTPS | Low | HTTPS web server — encrypted web traffic |
| 465 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 465 |
| 587 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 587 |
| 993 | IMAPS | Low | Service on port 993 |
| 995 | POP3S | Low | Service on port 995 |
| 2077 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 2077 |
| 2079 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 2079 |
| 2082 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 2082 |
| 2083 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 2083 |
| 2086 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 2086 |
| 2087 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 2087 |
| 3306 | MySQL | High | MySQL database — should never be exposed to the internet |
⚠️ 1 high-risk port detected on 162.241.120.138. These services should not be publicly accessible without strict firewall rules.
| CVE ID | Link |
|---|---|
| CVE-2021-41617 | NVD → |
| CVE-2019-16905 | NVD → |
| CVE-2008-3844 | NVD → |
| CVE-2007-2768 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-67896 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-51385 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-51767 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-48795 | NVD → |
| CVE-2016-20012 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-26465 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-38408 | NVD → |
| CVE-2020-14145 | NVD → |
| CVE-2020-15778 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-36368 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-32728 | NVD → |
🔴 This host has 15 known CVEs associated with its exposed services. This volume strongly suggests severely outdated software. Review each CVE in the NVD database.
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
162.241.120.138 has been assigned a threat score of 85/100 (Critical). This places it in the critical threat category. Immediate blocking is strongly advised across all network perimeters.
The following attack categories were identified:
📊 Threat Analysis
162.241.120.138 is registered in Atlanta, United States, operating on the network of Network Solutions, LLC. This IP first appeared in our threat feeds after triggering multiple behavioral detection signatures. During its 32-day observation window, we recorded 3 hostile requests from this IP — roughly 0.1 per day on average. This residential IP is likely a compromised consumer device. Home routers and IoT equipment with default credentials are prime targets for botnet operators. The IP exhibits directory enumeration behavior, systematically requesting non-existent paths to discover hidden files and misconfigured resources. With 108 flagged addresses, United States represents a significant presence in our threat database. At 85/100, this IP warrants immediate defensive action.
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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