IP Threat Report
216.41.233.198
ABUSE.MOM — BEHAVE OR GET EXPOSED
Geolocation & Classification
Detection Signatures
| Signature | Description | Points | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danger medium hits: 6 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +60 | |
| 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 | |
| Danger medium hits: 7 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +60 |
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 216.41.233.198 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 216.41.233.0/24
- Report abuse to the network provider via their abuse contact
- Ensure sensitive files (.env, .git, backups) are not accessible from the web
🔎 Directory Scan Defense
IP 216.41.233.198 is enumerating directories. Configure fail2ban apache-404 jail after 10+ 404 errors. Disable directory listings. Normalize all 404 responses.
Neighbors in 216.41.233.0/24
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 |
| 60000 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 60000 |
| CVE ID | Link |
|---|---|
| CVE-2021-28116 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-46847 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-31807 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-37894 | NVD → |
| CVE-2022-41317 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-59362 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-45802 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-46728 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-49288 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-28652 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-25111 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-28651 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-28662 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-33620 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-62168 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-31808 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-46784 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-5824 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-50269 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-46846 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-49285 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-46724 | NVD → |
| CVE-2022-41318 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-31806 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-25617 | NVD → |
🔴 This host has 27 known CVEs associated with its exposed services. This volume strongly suggests severely outdated software. Review each CVE in the NVD database.
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
216.41.233.198 has been assigned a threat score of 105/100 (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 216.41.233.198, located in Chicago, United States, operating on the network of Sprious LLC, has been classified as malicious by our automated threat scoring engine. Over a period of 29 days, this IP generated 2 malicious requests, averaging approximately 0.1 requests per day. This residential IP is likely a compromised consumer device. Home routers and IoT equipment with default credentials are prime targets for botnet operators. Active path scanning has been detected — this IP probes for hundreds of common file and directory names. With 202 flagged addresses, United States represents a significant presence in our threat database. With a threat score of 105/100, this IP is among the most dangerous addresses in our database. Immediate and complete blocking is strongly recommended.
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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💡 Vulnerability Scanning Explained
Vulnerability scanning is the automated process of probing web applications for known weaknesses. Attackers use tools like Nuclei, Nikto, and ZAP to test thousands of hosts per hour, looking for exposed configuration files, outdated software, and default credentials.
💡 GeoIP Blocking Considerations
Blocking traffic from specific countries reduces attack surface but impacts legitimate international users. Effective geo-based policies use tiered approaches — blocking, rate limiting, or requiring additional verification based on risk assessment.