IP Threat Report
173.239.213.73
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 173.239.213.73 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 173.239.213.0/24
- Ensure sensitive files (.env, .git, backups) are not accessible from the web
⚙️ General Security
Add 173.239.213.73 to your firewall blocklist. Review logs for successful connections. Enable comprehensive logging on all public-facing services.
Neighbors in 173.239.213.0/24
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
173.239.213.73 has been assigned a threat score of 100/100 (Critical). With this rating, the IP falls into the critical severity bracket — among the most dangerous addresses in our monitoring database.
📊 Threat Analysis
Network traffic from 173.239.213.73, located in Atlanta, United States, operating on the network of Clouvider Limited, has been classified as malicious by our automated threat scoring engine. The address has been active for 39 days in our monitoring system, producing 337 flagged requests at a rate of ~8.6/day. United States currently accounts for 151 blocked IPs in our database, making it a significant source of malicious traffic. A score of 100/100 places this address in the top tier of severity. Block and investigate any historical connections.
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