IP Threat Report
178.199.17.118
ABUSE.MOM — BEHAVE OR GET EXPOSED
Geolocation & Classification
Detection Signatures
| Signature | Description | Points | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| DDoS / Flood | 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 178.199.17.118 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
⚙️ Defensive Recommendations
Block 178.199.17.118 at the network perimeter. Implement defense-in-depth combining IP blocking with application-layer protections.
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
178.199.17.118 has been assigned a threat score of 70/100 (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 178.199.17.118, located in Zurich, Switzerland, operating on the network of Swisscom (Schweiz) AG - Bluewin, has been classified as malicious by our automated threat scoring engine. Over a period of 14 days, this IP generated 864 malicious requests, averaging approximately 61.7 requests per day. Switzerland currently accounts for 101 blocked IPs in our database, making it a significant source of malicious traffic. At 70/100, this IP warrants immediate defensive action.
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💡 DDoS Mitigation Approaches
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💡 GDPR and Threat Intelligence
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