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IP Threat Report
20.203.162.73

ABUSE.MOM — BEHAVE OR GET EXPOSED

Generated: 2026-08-30 01:24:22
First seen: 2026-08-21 20:12:13
Last seen: 2026-08-30 01:12:37
280

⛔ Verdict: BLOCK

This IP address has been classified as a source of malicious automated activity. Threat score: 280/100. Total malicious requests observed: 5417.

BURSTDANGER_PATHRATIO_404REDIRECT_PROBEUA_SUS
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Geolocation & Classification

IP Address
20.203.162.73
Type
Hosting
Country
🇨🇭 Switzerland
City
Zurich
ISP
Microsoft Corporation
Organization
Microsoft Azure Cloud (switzerlandnorth)
Autonomous System
AS8075 Microsoft Corporation
Hit Count
5417
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Detection Signatures

SignatureDescriptionPointsSeverity
404 ratio 40-60%Majority of requests returned 404 — enumeration+15
Burst 100/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 102/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 103/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 105/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 106/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 107/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 108/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 109/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 110/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 112/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 113/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 115/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 117/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 118/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 119/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 120/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 121/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 124/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 126/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 127/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 128/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 130/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 131/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 133/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 138/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 141/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 142/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 146/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 147/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 160/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 173/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 176/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 179/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 181/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 182/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 196/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 200/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 31/2sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 33/2sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 34/2sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 36/2sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 37/2sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 38/2sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 39/2sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 40/2sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 41/2sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 42/2sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 43/2sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 44/2sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 45/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 45/2sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 46/2sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 47/2sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 48/2sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 49/2sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 50/2sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 51/2sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 52/2sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 53/2sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 56/2sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 57/2sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 60/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 62/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 93/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 97/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 99/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Danger medium hits: 1Medium-risk: admin panels, config files+10
Danger medium hits: 100Medium-risk: admin panels, config files+60
Danger medium hits: 136Medium-risk: admin panels, config files+60
Danger medium hits: 142Medium-risk: admin panels, config files+60
Danger medium hits: 154Medium-risk: admin panels, config files+60
Danger medium hits: 172Medium-risk: admin panels, config files+60
Danger medium hits: 176Medium-risk: admin panels, config files+60
Danger medium hits: 177Medium-risk: admin panels, config files+60
Danger medium hits: 2Medium-risk: admin panels, config files+20
Danger medium hits: 204Medium-risk: admin panels, config files+60
Danger medium hits: 218Medium-risk: admin panels, config files+60
Danger medium hits: 232Medium-risk: admin panels, config files+60
Danger medium hits: 255Medium-risk: admin panels, config files+60
Danger medium hits: 256Medium-risk: admin panels, config files+60
Danger medium hits: 257Medium-risk: admin panels, config files+60
Danger medium hits: 258Medium-risk: admin panels, config files+60
Danger medium hits: 266Medium-risk: admin panels, config files+60
Danger medium hits: 285Medium-risk: admin panels, config files+60
Danger medium hits: 30Medium-risk: admin panels, config files+60
Danger medium hits: 312Medium-risk: admin panels, config files+60
Danger medium hits: 344Medium-risk: admin panels, config files+60
Danger medium hits: 348Medium-risk: admin panels, config files+60
Danger medium hits: 352Medium-risk: admin panels, config files+60
Danger medium hits: 354Medium-risk: admin panels, config files+60
Danger medium hits: 439Medium-risk: admin panels, config files+60
Danger medium hits: 459Medium-risk: admin panels, config files+60
Danger medium hits: 580Medium-risk: admin panels, config files+60
Danger medium hits: 60Medium-risk: admin panels, config files+60
Danger medium hits: 62Medium-risk: admin panels, config files+60
Danger medium hits: 93Medium-risk: admin panels, config files+60
Danger strong hits: 1High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits+25
Danger strong hits: 11High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits+100
Danger strong hits: 2High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits+50
Danger strong hits: 3High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits+75
Danger strong hits: 36High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits+100
Danger strong hits: 4High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits+100
Danger strong hits: 5High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits+100
Danger strong hits: 6High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits+100
Danger strong hits: 7High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits+100
Danger strong hits: 8High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits+100
Danger strong hits: 9High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits+100
Probe 302→404Behavioral anomaly detected by automated analysis+20
UA suspiciousBehavioral anomaly detected by automated analysis+15
Σ = 5020
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Observed Activity

Reconstructed HTTP requests from server access logs. Target domains redacted for security.

[redacted]
GET
/
200
[redacted]
GET
/page
200
Requests shown: 2 · HTTP 404: 0 · Dangerous patterns: 0

* Typical request patterns for detected signatures. Actual target domains are redacted.

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Timeline

2026-08-21 20:12:13
First malicious request detected
IP entered monitoring from server access logs
During observation
Multiple detection signatures triggered
404 ratio 40-60% (+15), Burst 100/10s (+35), Burst 102/10s (+35)
2026-08-30 01:12:37
Last malicious request observed
Total score reached: 280/100
Next cycle
IP blocked — all subsequent requests denied (HTTP 403)
Added to blocklist automatically
05

Network Provider

Microsoft Corporation
AS8075 · 🇨🇭 Switzerland
06

Recommendations

Actions taken & recommended

  • IP 20.203.162.73 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 20.203.162.0/24
  • 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 20.203.162.73: rate-limit 404 responses per IP, deploy a honeypot 404 page, ensure no backup files are web-accessible.

🌊 Traffic Flood Defense

IP 20.203.162.73 is generating excessive traffic. Limit connections per source IP. Enable geographic blocking if traffic from this region is unexpected.

🤖 User-Agent Anomaly Defense

IP 20.203.162.73 shows suspicious UA behavior. Block empty User-Agent requests. Implement JavaScript-based bot detection for sensitive endpoints.

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Neighbors in 20.203.162.0/24

Other blocked IPs from the same /24 subnet — indicates systematic abuse from this network range.

20.203.162.164
Score: 280 · Hits: 8
20.203.162.101
Score: 280 · Hits: 3
20.203.162.45
Score: 280 · Hits: 2
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Blacklist Status (DNSBL)

This IP was checked against major DNS-based blacklists used by mail servers and firewalls worldwide.

✓ Clean
bl.blocklist.de
✓ Clean
dnsbl.dronebl.org
✓ Clean
spam.dnsbl.sorbs.net
✓ Clean
zen.spamhaus.org
✓ Clean
cbl.abuseat.org
✓ Clean
b.barracudacentral.org
✓ Clean
psbl.surriel.com

Checked: Spamhaus, SpamCop, Barracuda, SORBS, CBL, UCEProtect. Results may change over time.

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Threat Analysis

20.203.162.73 has been assigned a threat score of 280/100 (Critical). This places it in the critical threat category. Immediate blocking is strongly advised across all network perimeters.

The following attack categories were identified:

Path EnumerationRequest FloodingUser-Agent Anomaly

📊 Threat Analysis

Threat intelligence analysis has linked 20.203.162.73 to malicious activity originating from Zurich, Switzerland, operating on the network of Microsoft Corporation. The address has been under observation since its initial detection. The address has been active for 8 days in our monitoring system, producing 5,417 flagged requests at a rate of ~677.1/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. The diversity of 3 separate attack methods suggests a comprehensive attack toolkit — likely an automated scanner that tests for vulnerabilities across multiple categories. Switzerland currently accounts for 112 blocked IPs in our database, making it a significant source of malicious traffic. A score of 280/100 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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Security Intelligence

💡 DDoS Mitigation Approaches

Distributed denial of service attacks overwhelm infrastructure with traffic volume. Effective mitigation combines always-on traffic scrubbing, anycast network distribution, rate limiting, and the ability to quickly scale absorption capacity during attacks.

💡 TLS Fingerprinting (JA3/JA4)

TLS fingerprinting creates unique identifiers based on how clients negotiate encrypted connections. The JA3 and JA4 methods generate hashes from TLS ClientHello parameters, enabling identification of specific tools and malware regardless of IP address changes.

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Report generated 30.08.2026 01:24
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