IP Threat Report
163.5.241.20
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 163.5.241.20 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 163.5.241.0/24
- Ensure sensitive files (.env, .git, backups) are not accessible from the web
⚙️ Defensive Recommendations
Block 163.5.241.20 at the network perimeter. Implement defense-in-depth combining IP blocking with application-layer protections.
Neighbors in 163.5.241.0/24
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
163.5.241.20 has been assigned a threat score of 100/100 (Critical). A score this high marks a critical threat actor. This address has demonstrated persistent, aggressive malicious behavior across multiple detection vectors.
📊 Threat Analysis
Our monitoring infrastructure has identified 163.5.241.20, geolocated to Paris, France, operating on the network of F.N.S. HOLDINGS LIMITED, as a source of suspicious network activity. Our sensors captured 160 malicious requests from this address across a 16-day span, reflecting a sustained attack cadence of ~10 requests per day. With 113 flagged addresses, France represents a significant presence in our threat database. At 100/100, this is an extremely high-risk address. All traffic should be considered hostile.
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💡 Command Injection Techniques
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