IP Threat Report
209.163.119.143
ABUSE.MOM — BEHAVE OR GET EXPOSED
Geolocation & Classification
Detection Signatures
| Signature | Description | Points | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danger medium hits: 4 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +40 | |
| 404 ratio 40-60% | Majority of requests returned 404 — enumeration | +15 | |
| Probe pattern 302->404 same path | Behavioral anomaly detected by automated analysis | +20 | |
| Foreign referer seen | Referer from unrelated external domain | +10 |
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 209.163.119.143 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 209.163.119.0/24
- 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 209.163.119.143: rate-limit 404 responses per IP, deploy a honeypot 404 page, ensure no backup files are web-accessible.
Neighbors in 209.163.119.0/24
Other blocked IPs from the same /24 subnet — indicates systematic abuse from this network range.
Open Ports & Services
Network reconnaissance data from Shodan. Open ports may indicate running services, misconfigurations, or potential attack surfaces.
| Port | Service | Risk | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4444 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 4444 |
| CVE ID | Link |
|---|---|
| CVE-2024-37894 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-46728 | NVD → |
| CVE-2022-41317 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-49288 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-31807 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-33620 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-46784 | NVD → |
| CVE-2022-41318 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-46847 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-54574 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-31806 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-25617 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-28652 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-25111 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-28116 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-46724 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-50269 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-31808 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-5824 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-59362 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-49285 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-45802 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-62168 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-28651 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-46846 | NVD → |
🔴 Security scanning identified 27 vulnerability entries on this host. This volume strongly suggests severely outdated software. Consult NVD advisories for details.
Data source: Shodan InternetDB. Scanned independently of abuse.mom.
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
209.163.119.143 has been assigned a threat score of 85/100 (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:
📊 Threat Analysis
Threat intelligence analysis has linked 209.163.119.143 to malicious activity originating from Chicago, United States, operating on the network of Emeigh Investments LLC. The address has been under observation since its initial detection. The address has been active for 1 days in our monitoring system, producing 1 flagged requests at a rate of ~1/day. The address is classified as residential, meaning it likely belongs to an end-user ISP connection. Malicious activity from residential IPs typically indicates device compromise or botnet membership. The IP exhibits directory enumeration behavior, systematically requesting non-existent paths to discover hidden files and misconfigured resources. United States currently accounts for 206 blocked IPs in our database, making it a significant source of malicious traffic. At 85/100, this IP warrants immediate defensive action.
This IP is classified as residential, suggesting it may belong to a compromised home device, IoT botnet member, or an infected personal computer. Residential IPs involved in attacks often indicate malware infection without the owner's knowledge.
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