IP Threat Report
5.255.104.228
ABUSE.MOM — BEHAVE OR GET EXPOSED
Geolocation & Classification
Detection Signatures
| Signature | Description | Points | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Directory Scan | Behavioral anomaly detected by automated analysis | +0 | |
| 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 5.255.104.228 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 5.255.104.0/24
- Ensure sensitive files (.env, .git, backups) are not accessible from the web
⚙️ Defensive Recommendations
Block 5.255.104.228 at the network perimeter. Implement defense-in-depth combining IP blocking with application-layer protections.
Neighbors in 5.255.104.0/24
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
5.255.104.228 has been assigned a threat score of 220/100 (Critical). This is a critical-level threat. Systems administrators should treat this IP as hostile and block all inbound connections without exception.
📊 Threat Analysis
5.255.104.228 is registered in Dronten, Netherlands, operating on the network of The Infrastructure Group B.V.. This IP first appeared in our threat feeds after triggering multiple behavioral detection signatures. Over a period of 5 days, this IP generated 184 malicious requests, averaging approximately 36.8 requests per day. Our records show 102 malicious IPs originating from Netherlands, positioning it as a significant contributor to global threat activity. At 220/100, this is an extremely high-risk address. All traffic should be considered hostile.
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