IP Threat Report
198.23.170.102
ABUSE.MOM — BEHAVE OR GET EXPOSED
Geolocation & Classification
Detection Signatures
| Signature | Description | Points | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Directory Scan | 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 198.23.170.102 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 198.23.170.0/24
- Ensure sensitive files (.env, .git, backups) are not accessible from the web
⚙️ Defensive Recommendations
Block 198.23.170.102 at the network perimeter. Implement defense-in-depth combining IP blocking with application-layer protections.
Neighbors in 198.23.170.0/24
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
198.23.170.102 has been assigned a threat score of 130/100 (Critical). With this rating, the IP falls into the critical severity bracket — among the most dangerous addresses in our monitoring database.
📊 Threat Analysis
The address 198.23.170.102 originates from Buffalo, United States, operating on the network of HostPapa. It was identified through automated analysis of incoming network traffic across monitored endpoints. Our sensors captured 917 malicious requests from this address across a 19-day span, reflecting a sustained attack cadence of ~48.3 requests per day. Our records show 105 malicious IPs originating from United States, positioning it as a significant contributor to global threat activity. At 130/100, this is an extremely high-risk address. All traffic should be considered hostile.
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