IP Threat Report
216.40.75.201
ABUSE.MOM — BEHAVE OR GET EXPOSED
Geolocation & Classification
Detection Signatures
| Signature | Description | Points | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Directory Scan | Behavioral anomaly detected by automated analysis | +0 | |
| DDoS / Flood | Behavioral anomaly detected by automated analysis | +0 |
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
Recommendations
Actions taken & recommended
- IP 216.40.75.201 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 216.40.75.0/24
- Ensure sensitive files (.env, .git, backups) are not accessible from the web
⚙️ Defensive Recommendations
Block 216.40.75.201 at the network perimeter. Implement defense-in-depth combining IP blocking with application-layer protections.
Neighbors in 216.40.75.0/24
Other blocked IPs from the same /24 subnet — indicates systematic abuse from this network range.
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
216.40.75.201 has been assigned a threat score of 130/100 (Critical). This is a critical-level threat. Systems administrators should treat this IP as hostile and block all inbound connections without exception.
📊 Threat Analysis
IP address 216.40.75.201 has been traced to Helsinki, Finland, operating on the network of Global Transit Systems LLC. Our threat detection systems have flagged this address based on observed malicious behavior patterns. Over a period of 15 days, this IP generated 192 malicious requests, averaging approximately 12.8 requests per day. Finland currently accounts for 103 blocked IPs in our database, making it a significant source of malicious traffic. At 130/100, this is an extremely high-risk address. All traffic should be considered hostile.
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