IP Threat Report
20.48.184.58
ABUSE.MOM — BEHAVE OR GET EXPOSED
Geolocation & Classification
Detection Signatures
| Signature | Description | Points | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| UA suspicious (short/empty) | Behavioral anomaly detected by automated analysis | +15 | |
| Danger strong hits: 34 | High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits | +100 | |
| Danger medium hits: 277 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +60 | |
| 404 ratio 40-60% | Majority of requests returned 404 — enumeration | +15 | |
| Probe pattern 302->404 same path | Behavioral anomaly detected by automated analysis | +20 | |
| Burst: 21 req / 2s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Burst: 69 req / 10s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Danger strong hits: 51 | High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits | +100 | |
| Danger medium hits: 278 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +60 | |
| Burst: 24 req / 2s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Burst: 79 req / 10s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Burst: 23 req / 2s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Burst: 73 req / 10s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Burst: 80 req / 10s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Danger strong hits: 68 | High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits | +100 | |
| Danger medium hits: 416 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +60 | |
| Burst: 22 req / 2s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Burst: 77 req / 10s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Burst: 82 req / 10s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Burst: 84 req / 10s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Burst: 78 req / 10s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Burst: 75 req / 10s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Danger strong hits: 66 | High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits | +100 | |
| Danger medium hits: 401 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +60 | |
| Danger medium hits: 415 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +60 | |
| Burst: 17 req / 2s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Burst: 55 req / 10s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Burst: 86 req / 10s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Burst: 83 req / 10s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Burst: 72 req / 10s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Burst: 74 req / 10s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Danger strong hits: 16 | High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits | +100 | |
| Danger medium hits: 88 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +60 | |
| Burst: 20 req / 2s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Burst: 54 req / 10s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Burst: 76 req / 10s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Danger strong hits: 52 | High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits | +100 | |
| Danger medium hits: 323 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +60 | |
| Burst: 81 req / 10s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Burst: 85 req / 10s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Danger strong hits: 4 | High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits | +100 | |
| Danger medium hits: 21 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +60 | |
| Burst: 34 req / 10s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Danger strong hits: 47 | High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits | +100 | |
| Danger medium hits: 257 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +60 | |
| Burst: 70 req / 10s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Danger medium hits: 274 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +60 | |
| Burst: 61 req / 10s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Burst: 71 req / 10s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Danger strong hits: 3 | High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits | +75 | |
| Danger medium hits: 15 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +60 | |
| Burst: 25 req / 10s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Danger strong hits: 72 | High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits | +100 | |
| Danger medium hits: 366 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +60 | |
| Danger strong hits: 48 | High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits | +100 | |
| Danger medium hits: 263 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +60 | |
| Danger strong hits: 96 | High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits | +100 | |
| Danger medium hits: 549 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +60 | |
| Burst: 60 req / 10s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Danger strong hits: 46 | High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits | +100 | |
| Danger medium hits: 360 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +60 | |
| Danger strong hits: 70 | High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits | +100 | |
| Danger medium hits: 364 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +60 | |
| Burst: 66 req / 10s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Danger strong hits: 69 | High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits | +100 | |
| Danger medium hits: 359 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +60 | |
| Burst: 68 req / 10s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Danger strong hits: 56 | High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits | +100 |
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 20.48.184.58 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
🤖 User-Agent Anomaly Defense
IP 20.48.184.58 shows suspicious UA behavior. Block empty User-Agent requests. Implement JavaScript-based bot detection for sensitive endpoints.
🔎 Path Enumeration Protection
Block scanning from 20.48.184.58: 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 20.48.184.58.
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
20.48.184.58 has been assigned a threat score of 280/100 (Critical). This is a critical-level threat. Systems administrators should treat this IP as hostile and block all inbound connections without exception.
The following attack categories were identified:
📊 Threat Analysis
The address 20.48.184.58 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 7 days in our monitoring system, producing 99 flagged requests at a rate of ~14.1/day. This address belongs to a datacenter or cloud hosting provider. Hosting IPs are frequently leveraged by threat actors who rent cheap VPS instances specifically for conducting attacks. The diversity of 3 separate attack methods suggests a comprehensive attack toolkit — likely an automated scanner that tests for vulnerabilities across multiple categories. Canada currently accounts for 101 blocked IPs in our database, making it a significant source of malicious traffic. At 280/100, this is an extremely high-risk address. All traffic should be considered hostile.
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.
Related Threats
Security Intelligence
💡 User-Agent Analysis Techniques
Analyzing User-Agent strings reveals automated tools masquerading as legitimate browsers. Inconsistencies between claimed browser capabilities and actual behavior, impossible version combinations, and known scanner signatures help identify malicious clients.
💡 Insider Threat Indicators
Insider threats — whether malicious or negligent — account for a significant percentage of data breaches. Behavioral analytics detecting unusual access patterns, data downloads, and privilege escalation help identify insider risks before damage occurs.