IP Threat Report
42.48.42.202
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 42.48.42.202 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 42.48.42.0/24
- Ensure sensitive files (.env, .git, backups) are not accessible from the web
⚙️ Defensive Recommendations
Block 42.48.42.202 at the network perimeter. Implement defense-in-depth combining IP blocking with application-layer protections.
Neighbors in 42.48.42.0/24
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
42.48.42.202 has been assigned a threat score of 175/100 (Critical). A score this high marks a critical threat actor. This address has demonstrated persistent, aggressive malicious behavior across multiple detection vectors.
📊 Threat Analysis
The address 42.48.42.202 originates from Changsha, China, operating on the network of China Unicom Hunan Province Network. It was identified through automated analysis of incoming network traffic across monitored endpoints. The address has been active for 25 days in our monitoring system, producing 559 flagged requests at a rate of ~22.4/day. With 110 flagged addresses, China represents a significant presence in our threat database. A score of 175/100 places this address in the top tier of severity. Block and investigate any historical connections.
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