IP Threat Report
217.181.81.89
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 217.181.81.89 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 217.181.81.0/24
- Ensure sensitive files (.env, .git, backups) are not accessible from the web
⚙️ Defensive Recommendations
Block 217.181.81.89 at the network perimeter. Implement defense-in-depth combining IP blocking with application-layer protections.
Neighbors in 217.181.81.0/24
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
217.181.81.89 has been assigned a threat score of 135/100 (Critical). This places it in the critical threat category. Immediate blocking is strongly advised across all network perimeters.
📊 Threat Analysis
Threat intelligence analysis has linked 217.181.81.89 to malicious activity originating from Toronto, Canada, operating on the network of 3xK Tech GmbH. The address has been under observation since its initial detection. Our sensors captured 913 malicious requests from this address across a 6-day span, reflecting a sustained attack cadence of ~152.2 requests per day. Our records show 104 malicious IPs originating from Canada, positioning it as a significant contributor to global threat activity. A score of 135/100 places this address in the top tier of severity. Block and investigate any historical connections.
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