IP Threat Report
3.253.5.175
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 3.253.5.175 is blocked at application level (HTTP 403)
- Consider blocking at firewall level (iptables/CSF) to reduce server load
- Ensure sensitive files (.env, .git, backups) are not accessible from the web
⚙️ General Security
Add 3.253.5.175 to your firewall blocklist. Review logs for successful connections. Enable comprehensive logging on all public-facing services.
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
3.253.5.175 has been assigned a threat score of 193/100 (Critical). This represents a critical risk level. Our detection systems have flagged multiple high-confidence indicators of malicious intent from this address.
📊 Threat Analysis
Network traffic from 3.253.5.175, located in Dublin, Ireland, operating on the network of Amazon Technologies Inc., has been classified as malicious by our automated threat scoring engine. The address has been active for 4 days in our monitoring system, producing 92 flagged requests at a rate of ~23/day. Ireland currently accounts for 101 blocked IPs in our database, making it a significant source of malicious traffic. With a threat score of 193/100, this IP is among the most dangerous addresses in our database. Immediate and complete blocking is strongly recommended.
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