IP Threat Report
171.7.235.162
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 171.7.235.162 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 171.7.235.0/24
- Ensure sensitive files (.env, .git, backups) are not accessible from the web
⚙️ Defensive Recommendations
Block 171.7.235.162 at the network perimeter. Implement defense-in-depth combining IP blocking with application-layer protections.
Neighbors in 171.7.235.0/24
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
171.7.235.162 has been assigned a threat score of 130/100 (Critical). With this rating, the IP falls into the critical severity bracket — among the most dangerous addresses in our monitoring database.
📊 Threat Analysis
IP address 171.7.235.162 has been traced to Hat Yai, Thailand, operating on the network of Triple T Broadband Public Company Limited. Our threat detection systems have flagged this address based on observed malicious behavior patterns. The address has been active for 15 days in our monitoring system, producing 1,346 flagged requests at a rate of ~89.7/day. With 101 flagged addresses, Thailand represents a significant presence in our threat database. At 130/100, this is an extremely high-risk address. All traffic should be considered hostile.
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💡 GeoIP Blocking Considerations
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