IP Threat Report
38.46.221.215
ABUSE.MOM — BEHAVE OR GET EXPOSED
Geolocation & Classification
Detection Signatures
| Signature | Description | Points | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Directory Scan | 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 38.46.221.215 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 38.46.221.0/24
- Ensure sensitive files (.env, .git, backups) are not accessible from the web
⚙️ Defensive Recommendations
Block 38.46.221.215 at the network perimeter. Implement defense-in-depth combining IP blocking with application-layer protections.
Neighbors in 38.46.221.0/24
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
38.46.221.215 has been assigned a threat score of 135/100 (Critical). This represents a critical risk level. Our detection systems have flagged multiple high-confidence indicators of malicious intent from this address.
📊 Threat Analysis
Threat intelligence analysis has linked 38.46.221.215 to malicious activity originating from Draper, United States, operating on the network of FiberState, LLC. The address has been under observation since its initial detection. The address has been active for 28 days in our monitoring system, producing 2,816 flagged requests at a rate of ~100.6/day. Our records show 102 malicious IPs originating from United States, positioning it as a significant contributor to global threat activity. At 135/100, this is an extremely high-risk address. All traffic should be considered hostile.
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