
ABUSE.MOM — BEHAVE OR GET EXPOSED
| Signature | Description | Points | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 404 ratio 40-60% | Majority of requests returned 404 — enumeration | +15 | |
| Burst 121/10s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Burst 148/10s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Burst 154/10s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Burst 157/10s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Burst 162/10s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Burst 165/10s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Burst 174/10s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Burst 186/10s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Burst 198/10s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Burst 200/10s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Burst 50/2s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Burst 51/2s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Burst 52/2s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Burst 53/2s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Burst 55/2s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Burst 59/2s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Burst 63/2s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Burst 64/2s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Burst 65/2s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Burst 66/2s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Burst 68/2s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Burst 72/2s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Burst 75/2s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Danger medium hits: 183 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +60 | |
| Danger medium hits: 185 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +60 | |
| Danger medium hits: 186 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +60 | |
| Danger medium hits: 192 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +60 | |
| Danger medium hits: 278 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +60 | |
| Danger medium hits: 368 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +60 | |
| Danger medium hits: 92 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +60 | |
| Danger strong hits: 109 | High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits | +100 | |
| Danger strong hits: 120 | High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits | +100 | |
| Danger strong hits: 122 | High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits | +100 | |
| Danger strong hits: 43 | High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits | +100 | |
| Danger strong hits: 60 | High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits | +100 | |
| Danger strong hits: 68 | High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits | +100 | |
| Danger strong hits: 79 | 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 |
Reconstructed HTTP requests from server access logs. Target domains redacted for security.
* Typical request patterns for detected signatures. Actual target domains are redacted.
Block scanning from 20.52.54.143: rate-limit 404 responses per IP, deploy a honeypot 404 page, ensure no backup files are web-accessible.
IP 20.52.54.143 is generating excessive traffic. Limit connections per source IP. Enable geographic blocking if traffic from this region is unexpected.
Address UA spoofing from 20.52.54.143: maintain blocklist of known malicious UA strings, require consistent UA across sessions, implement TLS fingerprinting.
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.
20.52.54.143 has been assigned a threat score of 280/100 (Critical). This represents a critical risk level. Our detection systems have flagged multiple high-confidence indicators of malicious intent from this address.
The following attack categories were identified:
Our monitoring infrastructure has identified 20.52.54.143, geolocated to Frankfurt am Main, Germany, operating on the network of Microsoft Corporation, as a source of suspicious network activity. The address has been active for 6 days in our monitoring system, producing 1,283 flagged requests at a rate of ~213.8/day. Classified as a hosting IP, this address likely runs on a rented server or cloud instance. Attackers prefer datacenter IPs for their high bandwidth and disposable nature. The diversity of 3 separate attack methods suggests a comprehensive attack toolkit — likely an automated scanner that tests for vulnerabilities across multiple categories. With 101 flagged addresses, Germany represents a significant presence in our threat database. 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.
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.
Residential proxies route traffic through real home internet connections, making malicious traffic appear to come from legitimate users. Some networks install proxy software bundled with free applications, unknowingly conscripting millions of devices.