IP Threat Report
61.72.221.194
ABUSE.MOM — BEHAVE OR GET EXPOSED
Geolocation & Classification
Detection Signatures
| Signature | Description | Points | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danger medium hits: 7 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +60 | |
| 404 ratio 40-60% | Majority of requests returned 404 — enumeration | +15 | |
| Probe pattern 302->404 same path | Behavioral anomaly detected by automated analysis | +20 | |
| Foreign referer seen | Referer from unrelated external domain | +10 | |
| Danger medium hits: 6 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +60 | |
| 404 ratio >= 60% | Majority of requests returned 404 — enumeration | +25 |
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 61.72.221.194 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
🔎 Path Enumeration Protection
Block scanning from 61.72.221.194: rate-limit 404 responses per IP, deploy a honeypot 404 page, ensure no backup files are web-accessible.
Open Ports & Services
Network reconnaissance data from Shodan. Open ports may indicate running services, misconfigurations, or potential attack surfaces.
| Port | Service | Risk | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | SSH | Low | Secure Shell — common brute force target for remote access |
| 1723 | PPTP | Low | Service on port 1723 |
| 3128 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 3128 |
| CVE ID | Link |
|---|---|
| CVE-2025-54574 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-28652 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-31808 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-46846 | NVD → |
| CVE-2020-14058 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-59362 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-49285 | NVD → |
| CVE-2020-11945 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-25617 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-46728 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-62168 | NVD → |
| CVE-2020-25097 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-28662 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-28651 | NVD → |
| CVE-2022-41318 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-37894 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-49286 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-5824 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-46724 | NVD → |
| CVE-2020-15810 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-28116 | NVD → |
| CVE-2020-15049 | NVD → |
| CVE-2020-15811 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-50269 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-31807 | NVD → |
🔴 This host has 35 known CVEs associated with its exposed services. This volume strongly suggests severely outdated software. Review each CVE in the NVD database.
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
61.72.221.194 has been assigned a threat score of 105/100 (Critical). This represents a critical risk level. Our detection systems have flagged multiple high-confidence indicators of malicious intent from this address.
The following attack categories were identified:
📊 Threat Analysis
61.72.221.194 is registered in Seongnam-si, South Korea, operating on the network of Korea Telecom. This IP first appeared in our threat feeds after triggering multiple behavioral detection signatures. The address has been active for 4 days in our monitoring system, producing 3 flagged requests at a rate of ~0.8/day. 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. Active path scanning has been detected — this IP probes for hundreds of common file and directory names. South Korea currently accounts for 146 blocked IPs in our database, making it a significant source of malicious traffic. A score of 105/100 places this address in the top tier of severity. Block and investigate any historical connections.
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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