IP Threat Report
172.197.163.222
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 172.197.163.222 is blocked at application level (HTTP 403)
- Consider blocking at firewall level (iptables/CSF) to reduce server load
- Ensure sensitive files (.env, .git, backups) are not accessible from the web
⚙️ General Security
Add 172.197.163.222 to your firewall blocklist. Review logs for successful connections. Enable comprehensive logging on all public-facing services.
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
172.197.163.222 has been assigned a threat score of 110/100 (Critical). This is a critical-level threat. Systems administrators should treat this IP as hostile and block all inbound connections without exception.
📊 Threat Analysis
Network traffic from 172.197.163.222, located in Kuala Lumpur, MY, operating on the network of Foxtel ISP, has been classified as malicious by our automated threat scoring engine. Our sensors captured 2,052 malicious requests from this address across a 13-day span, reflecting a sustained attack cadence of ~157.8 requests per day. MY currently accounts for 101 blocked IPs in our database, making it a significant source of malicious traffic. A score of 110/100 places this address in the top tier of severity. Block and investigate any historical connections.
Related Threats
Security Intelligence
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