IP Threat Report
20.5.79.49
ABUSE.MOM — BEHAVE OR GET EXPOSED
Geolocation & Classification
Detection Signatures
| Signature | Description | Points | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 404 ratio 40-60% | Majority of requests returned 404 — enumeration | +15 | |
| 404 ratio >= 60% | Majority of requests returned 404 — enumeration | +25 | |
| Burst 10/2s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Burst 30/10s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Burst 32/10s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Burst 33/10s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Burst 34/10s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Burst 35/10s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Burst 36/10s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Burst 9/2s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Danger medium hits: 138 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +60 | |
| Danger medium hits: 179 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +60 | |
| Danger medium hits: 259 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +60 | |
| Danger medium hits: 272 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +60 | |
| Danger medium hits: 293 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +60 | |
| Danger medium hits: 335 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +60 | |
| Danger medium hits: 342 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +60 | |
| Danger medium hits: 394 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +60 | |
| Danger medium hits: 442 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +60 | |
| Danger medium hits: 544 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +60 | |
| Danger medium hits: 591 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +60 | |
| Danger medium hits: 653 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +60 | |
| Danger medium hits: 793 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +60 | |
| Danger strong hits: 104 | High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits | +100 | |
| Danger strong hits: 124 | High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits | +100 | |
| Danger strong hits: 133 | High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits | +100 | |
| Danger strong hits: 135 | High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits | +100 | |
| Danger strong hits: 14 | High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits | +100 | |
| Danger strong hits: 164 | High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits | +100 | |
| Danger strong hits: 208 | High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits | +100 | |
| Danger strong hits: 21 | High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits | +100 | |
| Danger strong hits: 246 | High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits | +100 | |
| Danger strong hits: 31 | High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits | +100 | |
| Danger strong hits: 312 | High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits | +100 | |
| Danger strong hits: 328 | High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits | +100 | |
| Danger strong hits: 38 | High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits | +100 | |
| Danger strong hits: 551 | High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits | +100 | |
| Danger strong hits: 57 | High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits | +100 | |
| Danger strong hits: 62 | High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits | +100 | |
| Danger strong hits: 71 | High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits | +100 | |
| Probe 302→404 | Behavioral anomaly detected by automated analysis | +20 | |
| UA suspicious | Behavioral anomaly detected by automated analysis | +15 |
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
We have detected 1853 malicious IPs from this autonomous system.
Recommendations
Actions taken & recommended
- IP 20.5.79.49 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 20.5.79.49: 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 20.5.79.49.
🤖 User-Agent Anomaly Defense
IP 20.5.79.49 shows suspicious UA behavior. Block empty User-Agent requests. Implement JavaScript-based bot detection for sensitive endpoints.
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
20.5.79.49 has been assigned a threat score of 280/100 (Critical). With this rating, the IP falls into the critical severity bracket — among the most dangerous addresses in our monitoring database.
The following attack categories were identified:
📊 Threat Analysis
Network traffic from 20.5.79.49, located in The Rocks, Australia, operating on the network of Microsoft Corporation, has been classified as malicious by our automated threat scoring engine. Our sensors captured 2,195 malicious requests from this address across a 14-day span, reflecting a sustained attack cadence of ~156.8 requests per 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. With 3 different attack patterns detected, this IP exhibits behavior characteristic of advanced automated scanning frameworks. Our records show 1,240 malicious IPs originating from Australia, positioning it as a major contributor to global threat activity. 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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💡 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.
💡 Command Injection Techniques
Command injection occurs when attackers insert operating system commands through application inputs. Successful exploitation grants direct server access, enabling data theft, malware installation, and lateral movement across networks.