ABUSE.MOM
THREAT REPORT

IP Threat Report
212.30.36.73

ABUSE.MOM — BEHAVE OR GET EXPOSED

Generated: 2026-05-22 06:42:14
First seen: 2026-02-17 17:25:07
Last seen: 2026-02-17 17:26:16
180

⛔ Verdict: BLOCK

This IP address has been classified as a source of malicious automated activity. Threat score: 180/100. Total malicious requests observed: 3.

BOT_UADANGER_PATHRATIO_404REFERERIMPORT
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Geolocation & Classification

IP Address
212.30.36.73
Type
Residential
Country
🇩🇪 Germany
City
Nuremberg
ISP
GSL Networks Pty LTD
Organization
GSL Networks
Autonomous System
AS137409 GSL Networks Pty LTD
Hit Count
3
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Detection Signatures

SignatureDescriptionPointsSeverity
UA bot: Go-http-clientKnown bot/crawler User-Agent detected+40
Danger strong hits: 3High-risk paths: shells, RCE vectors, exploits+75
Danger medium hits: 3Medium-risk: admin panels, config files+30
404 ratio >= 60%Majority of requests returned 404 — enumeration+25
Foreign referer seenReferer from unrelated external domain+10
Imported from old blocklistBehavioral anomaly detected by automated analysis+0
Σ = 180
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Observed Activity

Reconstructed HTTP requests from server access logs. Target domains redacted for security.

[redacted]
GET
/
200
Requests shown: 1 · HTTP 404: 0 · Dangerous patterns: 0

* Typical request patterns for detected signatures. Actual target domains are redacted.

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Timeline

2026-02-17 17:25:07
First malicious request detected
IP entered monitoring from server access logs
During observation
Multiple detection signatures triggered
UA bot: Go-http-client (+40), Danger strong hits: 3 (+75), Danger medium hits: 3 (+30)
2026-02-17 17:26:16
Last malicious request observed
Total score reached: 180/100
Next cycle
IP blocked — all subsequent requests denied (HTTP 403)
Added to blocklist automatically
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Network Provider

GSL Networks Pty LTD
AS137409 · 🇩🇪 Germany
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Recommendations

Actions taken & recommended

  • IP 212.30.36.73 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 212.30.36.0/24
  • Report abuse to the network provider via their abuse contact
  • Ensure sensitive files (.env, .git, backups) are not accessible from the web

🤖 Bot Detection

Address UA spoofing from 212.30.36.73: maintain blocklist of known malicious UA strings, require consistent UA across sessions, implement TLS fingerprinting.

🔎 Directory Scan Defense

IP 212.30.36.73 is enumerating directories. Configure fail2ban apache-404 jail after 10+ 404 errors. Disable directory listings. Normalize all 404 responses.

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Neighbors in 212.30.36.0/24

Other blocked IPs from the same /24 subnet — indicates systematic abuse from this network range.

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Blacklist Status (DNSBL)

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

⛔ LISTED
Spamhaus ZEN

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

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Threat Analysis

212.30.36.73 has been assigned a threat score of 180/100 (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:

User-Agent AnomalyPath Enumeration

📊 Threat Analysis

The address 212.30.36.73 originates from Nuremberg, Germany, operating on the network of GSL Networks Pty LTD. It was identified through automated analysis of incoming network traffic across monitored endpoints. Over a period of 1 days, this IP generated 3 malicious requests, averaging approximately 3 requests per 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 dual attack vectors of User-Agent Anomaly combined with Path Enumeration indicate a coordinated assault rather than opportunistic scanning. Our records show 151 malicious IPs originating from Germany, positioning it as a significant contributor to global threat activity. At 180/100, this is an extremely high-risk address. All traffic should be considered hostile.

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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Security Intelligence

💡 TLS Fingerprinting (JA3/JA4)

TLS fingerprinting creates unique identifiers based on how clients negotiate encrypted connections. The JA3 and JA4 methods generate hashes from TLS ClientHello parameters, enabling identification of specific tools and malware regardless of IP address changes.

💡 Zero Trust Architecture Principles

Zero trust eliminates implicit trust based on network location. Every access request is verified regardless of source, minimizing the impact of compromised credentials or network breaches. Implementation requires strong identity verification and continuous authorization.

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