IP Threat Report
46.8.16.98
ABUSE.MOM — BEHAVE OR GET EXPOSED
Geolocation & Classification
Detection Signatures
| Signature | Description | Points | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Form spam: no_js_check | Spam/malware keywords in request content | +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
Network Provider
Recommendations
Actions taken & recommended
- IP 46.8.16.98 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 46.8.16.0/24
- Report abuse to the network provider via their abuse contact
- Ensure sensitive files (.env, .git, backups) are not accessible from the web
📧 Content Abuse Prevention
IP 46.8.16.98 is flooding forms with spam. Implement time-based tokens and block IPs submitting more than 5 forms per hour.
Neighbors in 46.8.16.0/24
Other blocked IPs from the same /24 subnet — indicates systematic abuse from this network range.
Open Ports & Services
Network reconnaissance data from Shodan. Open ports may indicate running services, misconfigurations, or potential attack surfaces.
| Port | Service | Risk | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2200 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 2200 |
| 3000 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 3000 |
| 3001 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 3001 |
| 5500 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 5500 |
| 6070 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 6070 |
| 7401 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 7401 |
| 8000 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 8000 |
| 8001 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 8001 |
| 8060 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 8060 |
| 9100 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 9100 |
Data source: Shodan InternetDB. Scanned independently of abuse.mom.
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
46.8.16.98 has been assigned a threat score of 70/100 (High). At this threat level, the IP is considered high risk. Firewall rules should be updated to deny traffic from this source.
📊 Threat Analysis
Our monitoring infrastructure has identified 46.8.16.98, geolocated to Moscow, Russia, operating on the network of Biterika Group LLC, as a source of suspicious network activity. During its 1-day observation window, we recorded 1 hostile requests from this IP — roughly 1 per day on average. The address is classified as residential, meaning it likely belongs to an end-user ISP connection. Malicious activity from residential IPs typically indicates device compromise or botnet membership. Our records show 178 malicious IPs originating from Russia, positioning it as a significant contributor to global threat activity. A threat score of 70/100 places this IP in the high-risk category. Blocking at the firewall level is recommended.
This IP is classified as residential, suggesting it may belong to a compromised home device, IoT botnet member, or an infected personal computer. Residential IPs involved in attacks often indicate malware infection without the owner's knowledge.
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