IP Threat Report
196.51.184.88
ABUSE.MOM — BEHAVE OR GET EXPOSED
Geolocation & Classification
Detection Signatures
| Signature | Description | Points | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 404 ratio 40-60% | Majority of requests returned 404 — enumeration | +15 | |
| Foreign referer | Referer from unrelated external domain | +10 | |
| Form spam: no_js_check | Spam/malware keywords in request content | +0 | |
| Probe 302→404 | Behavioral anomaly detected by automated analysis | +20 | |
| UA changed | Multiple User-Agents — bot rotation technique | +25 |
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 196.51.184.88 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 196.51.184.0/24
- Report abuse to the network provider via their abuse contact
- Ensure sensitive files (.env, .git, backups) are not accessible from the web
🔎 Path Enumeration Protection
Block scanning from 196.51.184.88: rate-limit 404 responses per IP, deploy a honeypot 404 page, ensure no backup files are web-accessible.
📧 Spam Protection
Enable CAPTCHA on all public forms. Add honeypot fields. Rate-limit submissions to 3 per minute per IP. Deploy Akismet or CleanTalk.
🤖 User-Agent Anomaly Defense
IP 196.51.184.88 shows suspicious UA behavior. Block empty User-Agent requests. Implement JavaScript-based bot detection for sensitive endpoints.
Neighbors in 196.51.184.0/24
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | HTTP | Low | HTTP web server — standard web traffic |
| 3128 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 3128 |
| 8800 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 8800 |
| CVE ID | Link |
|---|---|
| CVE-2021-33620 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-28116 | NVD → |
| CVE-2020-25097 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-62168 | NVD → |
| CVE-2018-19131 | NVD → |
| CVE-2020-15049 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-31807 | NVD → |
| CVE-2019-12520 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-5824 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-49285 | NVD → |
| CVE-2019-12525 | NVD → |
| CVE-2020-8517 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-54574 | NVD → |
| CVE-2016-10003 | NVD → |
| CVE-2019-12523 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-31806 | NVD → |
| CVE-2018-1000027 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-46784 | NVD → |
| CVE-2019-12519 | NVD → |
| CVE-2019-18860 | NVD → |
| CVE-2019-18677 | NVD → |
| CVE-2019-12522 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-28652 | NVD → |
| CVE-2019-12528 | NVD → |
| CVE-2019-12526 | NVD → |
🔴 Security scanning identified 56 vulnerability entries on this host. This volume strongly suggests severely outdated software. Consult NVD advisories for details.
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
196.51.184.88 has been assigned a threat score of 70/100 (High). This classifies it as a high-severity threat. Proactive blocking is recommended for sensitive infrastructure.
The following attack categories were identified:
📊 Threat Analysis
Threat intelligence analysis has linked 196.51.184.88 to malicious activity originating from Crugers, United States, operating on the network of DynaNode LLC. The address has been under observation since its initial detection. Our sensors captured 588 malicious requests from this address across a 85-day span, reflecting a sustained attack cadence of ~6.9 requests per day. 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. Two attack patterns were identified (Path Enumeration and User-Agent Anomaly), suggesting a semi-automated campaign that targets multiple vulnerabilities. Our records show 208 malicious IPs originating from United States, positioning it as a significant contributor to global threat activity. At 70/100, this IP warrants immediate defensive action.
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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