IP Threat Report
193.176.237.141
ABUSE.MOM — BEHAVE OR GET EXPOSED
Geolocation & Classification
Detection Signatures
| Signature | Description | Points | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danger medium hits: 4 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +40 | |
| Probe pattern 302->404 same path | Behavioral anomaly detected by automated analysis | +20 | |
| Foreign referer seen | Referer from unrelated external domain | +10 | |
| Danger medium hits: 10 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +60 | |
| 404 ratio 40-60% | Majority of requests returned 404 — enumeration | +15 |
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 193.176.237.141 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 193.176.237.0/24
- Report abuse to the network provider via their abuse contact
- Ensure sensitive files (.env, .git, backups) are not accessible from the web
🔎 Directory Scan Defense
IP 193.176.237.141 is enumerating directories. Configure fail2ban apache-404 jail after 10+ 404 errors. Disable directory listings. Normalize all 404 responses.
Neighbors in 193.176.237.0/24
Other blocked IPs from the same /24 subnet — indicates systematic abuse from this network range.
Open Ports & Services
Network reconnaissance data from Shodan. Open ports may indicate running services, misconfigurations, or potential attack surfaces.
| Port | Service | Risk | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3389 | RDP | High | Remote Desktop Protocol — primary target for ransomware attacks |
| 5432 | PostgreSQL | High | PostgreSQL database — direct database access risk |
| 5433 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 5433 |
| 6000 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 6000 |
| 6002 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 6002 |
| 6036 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 6036 |
| 6348 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 6348 |
| 6352 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 6352 |
| 6379 | Redis | Critical | Redis in-memory database — frequently misconfigured without auth |
| 6405 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 6405 |
| 6432 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 6432 |
| 6433 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 6433 |
| 6440 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 6440 |
| 6443 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 6443 |
| 6887 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 6887 |
| 6998 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 6998 |
| 7000 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 7000 |
| 7001 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 7001 |
| 7005 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 7005 |
| 7007 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 7007 |
| 7010 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 7010 |
| 7012 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 7012 |
| 7013 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 7013 |
| 7014 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 7014 |
| 7015 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 7015 |
| 7018 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 7018 |
| 7021 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 7021 |
| 7022 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 7022 |
| 7025 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 7025 |
| 7070 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 7070 |
| 7071 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 7071 |
| 7078 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 7078 |
| 7079 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 7079 |
| 7081 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 7081 |
| 7083 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 7083 |
| 7084 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 7084 |
| 7085 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 7085 |
| 7086 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 7086 |
| 7087 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 7087 |
| 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 |
⚠️ Network scanning reveals 3 dangerous services exposed on 193.176.237.141. Exposed RDP (3389) is the #1 entry point for ransomware attacks. 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
193.176.237.141 has been assigned a threat score of 105/100 (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
IP address 193.176.237.141 has been traced to Ashland, United States, operating on the network of PureVoltage Hosting Inc.. Our threat detection systems have flagged this address based on observed malicious behavior patterns. During its 26-day observation window, we recorded 8 hostile requests from this IP — roughly 0.3 per day on average. Operating from datacenter infrastructure, this IP is typical of addresses used in organized attack operations. Cloud and VPS providers are commonly exploited as launching platforms for automated scanning. The IP exhibits directory enumeration behavior, systematically requesting non-existent paths to discover hidden files and misconfigured resources. Our records show 198 malicious IPs originating from United States, positioning it as a significant contributor to global threat activity. A score of 105/100 places this address in the top tier of severity. Block and investigate any historical connections.
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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