ABUSE.MOM
THREAT REPORT

IP Threat Report
34.106.178.198

ABUSE.MOM — BEHAVE OR GET EXPOSED

Generated: 2026-05-22 08:55:20
First seen: 2026-03-02 21:00:06
Last seen: 2026-03-02 21:00:06
105

⛔ Verdict: BLOCK

This IP address has been classified as a source of malicious automated activity. Threat score: 105/100. Total malicious requests observed: 1.

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Geolocation & Classification

IP Address
34.106.178.198
Type
Hosting
Country
🇺🇸 United States
City
Salt Lake City
ISP
Google LLC
Organization
Google Cloud (us-west3)
Autonomous System
AS396982 Google LLC
Hit Count
1
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Detection Signatures

SignatureDescriptionPointsSeverity
UA changed for same IPMultiple User-Agents — bot rotation technique+25
Danger medium hits: 2Medium-risk: admin panels, config files+20
404 ratio >= 60%Majority of requests returned 404 — enumeration+25
Burst: 7 req / 2sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Σ = 105
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Observed Activity

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

[redacted]
GET
/
200
[redacted]
GET
/page
200
Requests shown: 2 · HTTP 404: 0 · Dangerous patterns: 0

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

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Timeline

2026-03-02 21:00:06
First malicious request detected
IP entered monitoring from server access logs
During observation
Multiple detection signatures triggered
UA changed for same IP (+25), Danger medium hits: 2 (+20), 404 ratio >= 60% (+25)
2026-03-02 21:00:06
Last malicious request observed
Total score reached: 105/100
Next cycle
IP blocked — all subsequent requests denied (HTTP 403)
Added to blocklist automatically
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Network Provider

Google LLC
AS396982 · 🇺🇸 United States
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Recommendations

Actions taken & recommended

  • IP 34.106.178.198 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 34.106.178.0/24
  • Report abuse to the network provider via their abuse contact
  • Ensure sensitive files (.env, .git, backups) are not accessible from the web

🤖 User-Agent Anomaly Defense

IP 34.106.178.198 shows suspicious UA behavior. Block empty User-Agent requests. Implement JavaScript-based bot detection for sensitive endpoints.

🔎 Directory Scan Defense

IP 34.106.178.198 is enumerating directories. Configure fail2ban apache-404 jail after 10+ 404 errors. Disable directory listings. Normalize all 404 responses.

🌊 Flood / DDoS Mitigation

Implement limit_req_zone in nginx. Deploy CDN with DDoS protection. Configure SYN cookies and connection tracking to throttle 34.106.178.198.

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Neighbors in 34.106.178.0/24

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

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Open Ports & Services

Network reconnaissance data from Shodan. Open ports may indicate running services, misconfigurations, or potential attack surfaces.

OPEN PORTS (1)
PortServiceRiskDescription
53DNSLowDNS server — potential for DNS amplification attacks
Hostnames: 198.178.106.34.bc.googleusercontent.com
PTR: 198.178.106.34.bc.googleusercontent.com

Data source: Shodan InternetDB. Scanned independently of abuse.mom.

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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

34.106.178.198 has been assigned a threat score of 105/100 (Critical). This is a critical-level threat. Systems administrators should treat this IP as hostile and block all inbound connections without exception.

The following attack categories were identified:

User-Agent AnomalyPath EnumerationRequest Flooding

📊 Threat Analysis

Network traffic from 34.106.178.198, located in Salt Lake City, United States, operating on the network of Google LLC, has been classified as malicious by our automated threat scoring engine. Over a period of 1 days, this IP generated 1 malicious requests, averaging approximately 1 requests per day. Classified as a hosting IP, this address likely runs on a rented server or cloud instance. Attackers prefer datacenter IPs for their high bandwidth and disposable nature. The combination of 3 distinct attack vectors indicates a sophisticated, multi-pronged threat actor deploying automated tools that probe multiple attack surfaces simultaneously. United States currently accounts for 143 blocked IPs in our database, making it a significant source of malicious traffic. A score of 105/100 places this address in the top tier of severity. Block and investigate any historical connections.

This IP belongs to a hosting or data center provider. Malicious traffic from hosting infrastructure often originates from compromised VPS instances, rented servers used for scanning campaigns, or abused free-tier cloud accounts. Hosting providers typically respond to abuse reports within 24-72 hours.

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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.

💡 Network Flow Analysis

Analyzing network flows (NetFlow, sFlow, IPFIX) provides visibility into traffic patterns without inspecting packet contents. Flow data reveals scanning activity, data exfiltration, lateral movement, and command-and-control channels at scale.

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