IP Threat Report
169.224.20.47
ABUSE.MOM — BEHAVE OR GET EXPOSED
Geolocation & Classification
Detection Signatures
| Signature | Description | Points | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Directory Scan | 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 169.224.20.47 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 169.224.20.0/24
- Ensure sensitive files (.env, .git, backups) are not accessible from the web
⚙️ Defensive Recommendations
Block 169.224.20.47 at the network perimeter. Implement defense-in-depth combining IP blocking with application-layer protections.
Neighbors in 169.224.20.0/24
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
169.224.20.47 has been assigned a threat score of 60/100 (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 169.224.20.47, located in Baghdad, IQ, operating on the network of Earthlink Telecommunications Equipment Trading & Services DMCC, has been classified as malicious by our automated threat scoring engine. Our sensors captured 35 malicious requests from this address across a 12-day span, reflecting a sustained attack cadence of ~2.9 requests per day. Our records show 102 malicious IPs originating from IQ, positioning it as a significant contributor to global threat activity. At 60/100, this IP presents a meaningful threat. Implement rate limiting with escalation to blocking.
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Security Intelligence
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💡 Passive DNS for Threat Hunting
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