IP Threat Report
34.40.183.170
ABUSE.MOM — BEHAVE OR GET EXPOSED
Geolocation & Classification
Detection Signatures
| Signature | Description | Points | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 34.40.183.170 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
⚙️ Defensive Recommendations
Block 34.40.183.170 at the network perimeter. Implement defense-in-depth combining IP blocking with application-layer protections.
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
34.40.183.170 has been assigned a threat score of 235/100 (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 34.40.183.170 has been traced to Sydney, Australia, operating on the network of Google LLC. Our threat detection systems have flagged this address based on observed malicious behavior patterns. Our sensors captured 485 malicious requests from this address across a 5-day span, reflecting a sustained attack cadence of ~97 requests per day. With 101 flagged addresses, Australia represents a significant presence in our threat database. A score of 235/100 places this address in the top tier of severity. Block and investigate any historical connections.
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