IP Threat Report
188.119.114.15
ABUSE.MOM — BEHAVE OR GET EXPOSED
Geolocation & Classification
Detection Signatures
| Signature | Description | Points | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| UA changed for same IP | Multiple User-Agents — bot rotation technique | +25 | |
| Danger strong hits: 3 | High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits | +75 | |
| Danger medium hits: 1 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +10 | |
| Foreign referer seen | Referer from unrelated external domain | +10 |
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
Network Provider
Recommendations
Actions taken & recommended
- IP 188.119.114.15 is blocked at application level (HTTP 403)
- Consider blocking at firewall level (iptables/CSF) to reduce server load
- Report abuse to the network provider via their abuse contact
- Ensure sensitive files (.env, .git, backups) are not accessible from the web
🤖 Bot Detection
Address UA spoofing from 188.119.114.15: maintain blocklist of known malicious UA strings, require consistent UA across sessions, implement TLS fingerprinting.
Open Ports & Services
Network reconnaissance data from Shodan. Open ports may indicate running services, misconfigurations, or potential attack surfaces.
| Port | Service | Risk | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5432 | PostgreSQL | High | PostgreSQL database — direct database access risk |
| 6000 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 6000 |
| 6002 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 6002 |
| 6007 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 6007 |
| 6021 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 6021 |
| 6348 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 6348 |
| 6352 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 6352 |
| 6363 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 6363 |
| 6379 | Redis | Critical | Redis in-memory database — frequently misconfigured without auth |
| 6380 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 6380 |
| 6400 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 6400 |
| 6405 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 6405 |
| 6432 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 6432 |
| 6433 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 6433 |
| 6443 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 6443 |
| 6887 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 6887 |
| 6955 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 6955 |
| 7000 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 7000 |
| 7001 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 7001 |
| 7004 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 7004 |
| 7010 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 7010 |
| 7014 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 7014 |
| 7015 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 7015 |
| 7016 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 7016 |
| 7018 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 7018 |
| 7020 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 7020 |
| 7022 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 7022 |
| 7050 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 7050 |
| 7057 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 7057 |
| 7071 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 7071 |
| 7078 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 7078 |
| 7079 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 7079 |
| 7080 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 7080 |
| 7082 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 7082 |
| 7083 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 7083 |
| 7085 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 7085 |
| 7086 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 7086 |
| 7088 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 7088 |
| 7090 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 7090 |
| 7100 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 7100 |
| 7170 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 7170 |
| 7171 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 7171 |
| 7172 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 7172 |
| 7173 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 7173 |
| 7218 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 7218 |
| 8502 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 8502 |
| 9001 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 9001 |
⚠️ 2 high-risk ports detected on 188.119.114.15. Open database ports suggest possible data exfiltration risk. These services should not be publicly accessible without strict firewall rules.
Data source: Shodan InternetDB. Scanned independently of abuse.mom.
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
188.119.114.15 has been assigned a threat score of 120/100 (Critical). A score this high marks a critical threat actor. This address has demonstrated persistent, aggressive malicious behavior across multiple detection vectors.
The following attack categories were identified:
📊 Threat Analysis
Our monitoring infrastructure has identified 188.119.114.15, geolocated to New York, United States, operating on the network of PureVoltage Hosting Inc., as a source of suspicious network activity. Our sensors captured 2 malicious requests from this address across a 15-day span, reflecting a sustained attack cadence of ~0.1 requests per day. The IP is classified as hosting/datacenter infrastructure, commonly associated with rented servers used for automated attack campaigns, botnet command-and-control, or vulnerability scanning at scale. The IP exhibits User-Agent manipulation, switching between different browser identities or sending empty headers. United States currently accounts for 198 blocked IPs in our database, making it a significant source of malicious traffic. With a threat score of 120/100, this IP is among the most dangerous addresses in our database. Immediate and complete blocking is strongly recommended.
This IP belongs to a hosting or data center provider. Malicious traffic from hosting infrastructure often originates from compromised VPS instances, rented servers used for scanning campaigns, or abused free-tier cloud accounts. Hosting providers typically respond to abuse reports within 24-72 hours.
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💡 HTTP Header Analysis for Threat Detection
Examining HTTP headers beyond User-Agent reveals attack tools and automated scripts. Missing standard headers, unusual ordering, non-standard values, and inconsistencies with claimed client identity all serve as reliable detection signals.
💡 Container Security Challenges
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