IP Threat Report
165.227.66.43
ABUSE.MOM — BEHAVE OR GET EXPOSED
Geolocation & Classification
Detection Signatures
| Signature | Description | Points | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danger strong hits: 5 | High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits | +100 | |
| Burst: 5 req / 2s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Foreign referer seen | Referer from unrelated external domain | +10 |
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 165.227.66.43 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
🌊 Flood / DDoS Mitigation
Implement limit_req_zone in nginx. Deploy CDN with DDoS protection. Configure SYN cookies and connection tracking to throttle 165.227.66.43.
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 |
| 80 | HTTP | Low | HTTP web server — standard web traffic |
| 443 | HTTPS | Low | HTTPS web server — encrypted web traffic |
| CVE ID | Link |
|---|---|
| CVE-2024-39573 | NVD → |
| CVE-2012-3526 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-38472 | NVD → |
| CVE-2012-4001 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-43394 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-58098 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-40898 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-38475 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-38474 | NVD → |
| CVE-2011-2688 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-55753 | NVD → |
| CVE-2013-4365 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-47252 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-49630 | NVD → |
| CVE-2013-2765 | NVD → |
| CVE-2009-2299 | NVD → |
| CVE-2011-1176 | NVD → |
| CVE-2013-0941 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-38476 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-36387 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-23048 | NVD → |
| CVE-2013-0942 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-59775 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-38477 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-38473 | NVD → |
🔴 This host has 37 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 This volume strongly suggests severely outdated software.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
165.227.66.43 has been assigned a threat score of 145/100 (Critical). With this rating, the IP falls into the critical severity bracket — among the most dangerous addresses in our monitoring database.
The following attack categories were identified:
📊 Threat Analysis
165.227.66.43 is registered in Clifton, United States, operating on the network of DigitalOcean, LLC. This IP first appeared in our threat feeds after triggering multiple behavioral detection signatures. During its 1-day observation window, we recorded 1 hostile requests from this IP — roughly 1 per day on average. Operating from datacenter infrastructure, this IP is typical of addresses used in organized attack operations. Cloud and VPS providers are commonly exploited as launching platforms for automated scanning. Rate-based attacks from this IP aim to overwhelm server resources through high-volume request flooding. Our records show 128 malicious IPs originating from United States, positioning it as a significant contributor to global threat activity. With a threat score of 145/100, this IP is among the most dangerous addresses in our database. Immediate and complete blocking is strongly recommended.
This IP belongs to a hosting or data center provider. Malicious traffic from hosting infrastructure often originates from compromised VPS instances, rented servers used for scanning campaigns, or abused free-tier cloud accounts. Hosting providers typically respond to abuse reports within 24-72 hours.
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Vulnerability scanning is the automated process of probing web applications for known weaknesses. Attackers use tools like Nuclei, Nikto, and ZAP to test thousands of hosts per hour, looking for exposed configuration files, outdated software, and default credentials.
💡 Data Center IP Reputation
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