ABUSE.MOM
THREAT REPORT

IP Threat Report
20.250.24.46

ABUSE.MOM — BEHAVE OR GET EXPOSED

Generated: 2026-09-13 13:47:32
First seen: 2026-08-04 02:24:11
Last seen: 2026-08-16 01:02:34
280

⛔ Verdict: BLOCK

This IP address has been classified as a source of malicious automated activity. Threat score: 280/100. Total malicious requests observed: 3955.

BURSTDANGER_PATHRATIO_404REDIRECT_PROBEUA_SUS
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Geolocation & Classification

IP Address
20.250.24.46
Type
Hosting
Country
🇨🇭 Switzerland
City
Zurich
ISP
Microsoft Corporation
Organization
Microsoft Azure Cloud (switzerlandnorth)
Autonomous System
AS8075 Microsoft Corporation
Hit Count
3955
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Detection Signatures

SignatureDescriptionPointsSeverity
404 ratio 40-60%Majority of requests returned 404 — enumeration+15
404 ratio >= 60%Majority of requests returned 404 — enumeration+25
Burst 101/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 105/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 107/10sAbnormally 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 111/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 119/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 130/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 137/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 170/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 175/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 181/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 193/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 194/10sAbnormally 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 22/2sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 26/2sAbnormally 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 36/2sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 38/2sAbnormally 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 47/2sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 48/2sAbnormally 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 54/2sAbnormally 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 59/2sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 64/2sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 72/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 73/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 74/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 75/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 83/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 90/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 96/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 97/10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst 98/10sAbnormally 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: 111Medium-risk: admin panels, config files+60
Danger medium hits: 113Medium-risk: admin panels, config files+60
Danger medium hits: 114Medium-risk: admin panels, config files+60
Danger medium hits: 120Medium-risk: admin panels, config files+60
Danger medium hits: 144Medium-risk: admin panels, config files+60
Danger medium hits: 147Medium-risk: admin panels, config files+60
Danger medium hits: 169Medium-risk: admin panels, config files+60
Danger medium hits: 172Medium-risk: admin panels, config files+60
Danger medium hits: 188Medium-risk: admin panels, config files+60
Danger medium hits: 236Medium-risk: admin panels, config files+60
Danger medium hits: 240Medium-risk: admin panels, config files+60
Danger medium hits: 258Medium-risk: admin panels, config files+60
Danger medium hits: 315Medium-risk: admin panels, config files+60
Danger medium hits: 334Medium-risk: admin panels, config files+60
Danger medium hits: 74Medium-risk: admin panels, config files+60
Danger medium hits: 90Medium-risk: admin panels, config files+60
Danger medium hits: 96Medium-risk: admin panels, config files+60
Danger medium hits: 98Medium-risk: admin panels, config files+60
Danger strong hits: 1High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits+25
Danger strong hits: 14High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits+100
Danger strong hits: 15High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits+100
Danger strong hits: 2High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits+50
Danger strong hits: 28High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits+100
Danger strong hits: 3High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits+75
Danger strong hits: 30High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits+100
Danger strong hits: 35High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits+100
Danger strong hits: 4High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits+100
Danger strong hits: 8High-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 = 3755
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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.

04

Timeline

2026-08-04 02:24:11
First malicious request detected
IP entered monitoring from server access logs
During observation
Multiple detection signatures triggered
404 ratio 40-60% (+15), 404 ratio >= 60% (+25), Burst 101/10s (+35)
2026-08-16 01:02:34
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
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Recommendations

Actions taken & recommended

  • IP 20.250.24.46 is blocked at application level (HTTP 403)
  • Consider blocking at firewall level (iptables/CSF) to reduce server load
  • 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 20.250.24.46: rate-limit 404 responses per IP, deploy a honeypot 404 page, ensure no backup files are web-accessible.

🌊 Flood / DDoS Mitigation

Implement limit_req_zone in nginx. Deploy CDN with DDoS protection. Configure SYN cookies and connection tracking to throttle 20.250.24.46.

🤖 Bot Detection

Address UA spoofing from 20.250.24.46: maintain blocklist of known malicious UA strings, require consistent UA across sessions, implement TLS fingerprinting.

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Blacklist Status (DNSBL)

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

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

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

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Threat Analysis

20.250.24.46 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.

The following attack categories were identified:

Path EnumerationRequest FloodingUser-Agent Anomaly

📊 Threat Analysis

20.250.24.46 is registered in Zurich, Switzerland, operating on the network of Microsoft Corporation. This IP first appeared in our threat feeds after triggering multiple behavioral detection signatures. The address has been active for 11 days in our monitoring system, producing 3,955 flagged requests at a rate of ~359.5/day. The IP is classified as hosting/datacenter infrastructure, commonly associated with rented servers used for automated attack campaigns, botnet command-and-control, or vulnerability scanning at scale. The diversity of 3 separate attack methods suggests a comprehensive attack toolkit — likely an automated scanner that tests for vulnerabilities across multiple categories. Our records show 12 malicious IPs originating from Switzerland, positioning it as a notable contributor to global threat activity. With a threat score of 280/100, this IP is among the most dangerous addresses in our database. Immediate and complete blocking is strongly recommended.

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

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