IP Threat Report
20.104.72.147
ABUSE.MOM — BEHAVE OR GET EXPOSED
Geolocation & Classification
Detection Signatures
| Signature | Description | Points | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Directory Scan | Behavioral anomaly detected by automated analysis | +0 | |
| DDoS / Flood | 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 20.104.72.147 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 20.104.72.0/24
- Ensure sensitive files (.env, .git, backups) are not accessible from the web
⚙️ Defensive Recommendations
Block 20.104.72.147 at the network perimeter. Implement defense-in-depth combining IP blocking with application-layer protections.
Neighbors in 20.104.72.0/24
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
20.104.72.147 has been assigned a threat score of 280/100 (Critical). A score this high marks a critical threat actor. This address has demonstrated persistent, aggressive malicious behavior across multiple detection vectors.
📊 Threat Analysis
The address 20.104.72.147 originates from Toronto, Canada, operating on the network of Microsoft Corporation. It was identified through automated analysis of incoming network traffic across monitored endpoints. The address has been active for 16 days in our monitoring system, producing 126 flagged requests at a rate of ~7.9/day. With 104 flagged addresses, Canada represents a significant presence in our threat database. At 280/100, this is an extremely high-risk address. All traffic should be considered hostile.
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💡 Botnet Command and Control Evolution
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