IP Threat Report
56.228.1.118
ABUSE.MOM — BEHAVE OR GET EXPOSED
Geolocation & Classification
Detection Signatures
| Signature | Description | Points | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burst: 12 req / 2s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Burst: 12 req / 10s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 |
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 56.228.1.118 is blocked at application level (HTTP 403)
- Consider blocking at firewall level (iptables/CSF) to reduce server load
- Report abuse to the network provider via their abuse contact
- Ensure sensitive files (.env, .git, backups) are not accessible from the web
🌊 Traffic Flood Defense
IP 56.228.1.118 is generating excessive traffic. Limit connections per source IP. Enable geographic blocking if traffic from this region is unexpected.
Open Ports & Services
Network reconnaissance data from Shodan. Open ports may indicate running services, misconfigurations, or potential attack surfaces.
| Port | Service | Risk | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | HTTP | Low | HTTP web server — standard web traffic |
| 221 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 221 |
| 18030 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 18030 |
| 27015 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 27015 |
| CVE ID | Link |
|---|---|
| CVE-2021-40438 | NVD → |
| CVE-2013-2765 | NVD → |
| CVE-2020-7042 | NVD → |
| CVE-2016-0704 | NVD → |
| CVE-2018-1301 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-49812 | NVD → |
| CVE-2001-1342 | NVD → |
| CVE-2012-0884 | NVD → |
| CVE-2013-0942 | NVD → |
| CVE-2009-3766 | NVD → |
| CVE-2009-0590 | NVD → |
| CVE-2013-4365 | NVD → |
| CVE-2007-3304 | NVD → |
| CVE-2003-0078 | NVD → |
| CVE-2018-1303 | NVD → |
| CVE-2005-2946 | NVD → |
| CVE-2011-4108 | NVD → |
| CVE-2002-0840 | NVD → |
| CVE-2003-0083 | NVD → |
| CVE-2005-1797 | NVD → |
| CVE-2017-9788 | NVD → |
| CVE-2012-0027 | NVD → |
| CVE-2013-0941 | NVD → |
| CVE-2001-0925 | NVD → |
| CVE-2009-0789 | NVD → |
🔴 Security scanning identified 160 vulnerability entries on this host. This volume strongly suggests severely outdated software. Consult NVD advisories for details.
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
56.228.1.118 has been assigned a threat score of 70/100 (High). This score indicates high threat severity. The IP has shown clear patterns of malicious behavior that warrant immediate defensive measures.
The following attack categories were identified:
📊 Threat Analysis
Threat intelligence analysis has linked 56.228.1.118 to malicious activity originating from Stockholm, Sweden, operating on the network of Amazon.com. The address has been under observation since its initial detection. Our sensors captured 1 malicious requests from this address across a 1-day span, reflecting a sustained attack cadence of ~1 requests per day. The IP is classified as hosting/datacenter infrastructure, commonly associated with rented servers used for automated attack campaigns, botnet command-and-control, or vulnerability scanning at scale. The IP is engaged in request flooding, sending traffic at rates designed to exhaust server capacity. Our records show 101 malicious IPs originating from Sweden, 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 belongs to a hosting or data center provider. Malicious traffic from hosting infrastructure often originates from compromised VPS instances, rented servers used for scanning campaigns, or abused free-tier cloud accounts. Hosting providers typically respond to abuse reports within 24-72 hours.
Related Threats
Security Intelligence
💡 DDoS Mitigation Approaches
Distributed denial of service attacks overwhelm infrastructure with traffic volume. Effective mitigation combines always-on traffic scrubbing, anycast network distribution, rate limiting, and the ability to quickly scale absorption capacity during attacks.
💡 Data Breach Impact Assessment
The impact of data breaches extends beyond immediate financial losses. Regulatory fines, legal liability, reputational damage, and customer churn create long-term costs that often exceed the direct costs of incident response and remediation.