IP Threat Report
167.160.65.163
ABUSE.MOM — BEHAVE OR GET EXPOSED
Geolocation & Classification
Detection Signatures
| Signature | Description | Points | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danger medium hits: 7 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +60 | |
| 404 ratio 40-60% | Majority of requests returned 404 — enumeration | +15 | |
| Probe pattern 302->404 same path | Behavioral anomaly detected by automated analysis | +20 | |
| Foreign referer seen | Referer from unrelated external domain | +10 | |
| Danger medium hits: 3 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +30 | |
| Danger medium hits: 6 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +60 |
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 167.160.65.163 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 167.160.65.163 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4444 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 4444 |
| 8000 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 8000 |
| 60000 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 60000 |
| CVE ID | Link |
|---|---|
| CVE-2024-45802 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-46728 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-5824 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-31806 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-33620 | NVD → |
| CVE-2022-41317 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-46784 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-50269 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-46846 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-62168 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-31808 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-46724 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-46847 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-49286 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-49285 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-28116 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-25111 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-59362 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-25617 | NVD → |
| CVE-2022-41318 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-49288 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-54574 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-31807 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-37894 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-28652 | NVD → |
🔴 Security scanning identified 27 vulnerability entries on this host. This volume strongly suggests severely outdated software. Consult NVD advisories for details.
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
167.160.65.163 has been assigned a threat score of 105/100 (Critical). This represents a critical risk level. Our detection systems have flagged multiple high-confidence indicators of malicious intent from this address.
The following attack categories were identified:
📊 Threat Analysis
Threat intelligence analysis has linked 167.160.65.163 to malicious activity originating from Chicago, United States, operating on the network of Sprious LLC. The address has been under observation since its initial detection. Over a period of 11 days, this IP generated 4 malicious requests, averaging approximately 0.4 requests per day. This residential IP is likely a compromised consumer device. Home routers and IoT equipment with default credentials are prime targets for botnet operators. Active path scanning has been detected — this IP probes for hundreds of common file and directory names. With 202 flagged addresses, United States represents a significant presence in our threat database. With a threat score of 105/100, this IP is among the most dangerous addresses in our database. Immediate and complete blocking is strongly recommended.
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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