IP Threat Report
194.5.53.85
ABUSE.MOM — BEHAVE OR GET EXPOSED
Geolocation & Classification
Detection Signatures
| Signature | Description | Points | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malicious Activity | 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 194.5.53.85 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 194.5.53.0/24
- Ensure sensitive files (.env, .git, backups) are not accessible from the web
⚙️ Defensive Recommendations
Block 194.5.53.85 at the network perimeter. Implement defense-in-depth combining IP blocking with application-layer protections.
Neighbors in 194.5.53.0/24
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
194.5.53.85 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
Threat intelligence analysis has linked 194.5.53.85 to malicious activity originating from Paris, France, operating on the network of F.N.S. HOLDINGS LIMITED. The address has been under observation since its initial detection. The address has been active for 22 days in our monitoring system, producing 120 flagged requests at a rate of ~5.5/day. Our records show 147 malicious IPs originating from France, positioning it as a significant contributor to global threat activity. At 100/100, this is an extremely high-risk address. All traffic should be considered hostile.
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