IP Threat Report
66.146.238.242
ABUSE.MOM — BEHAVE OR GET EXPOSED
Geolocation & Classification
Detection Signatures
| Signature | Description | Points | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danger medium hits: 2 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +20 | |
| 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 40-60% | Majority of requests returned 404 — enumeration | +15 |
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 66.146.238.242 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 66.146.238.0/24
- Report abuse to the network provider via their abuse contact
- Ensure sensitive files (.env, .git, backups) are not accessible from the web
🔎 Directory Scan Defense
IP 66.146.238.242 is enumerating directories. Configure fail2ban apache-404 jail after 10+ 404 errors. Disable directory listings. Normalize all 404 responses.
Neighbors in 66.146.238.0/24
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4444 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 4444 |
| 8000 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 8000 |
| CVE ID | Link |
|---|---|
| CVE-2023-49285 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-31808 | NVD → |
| CVE-2022-41318 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-31806 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-46846 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-46847 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-28662 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-25111 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-46784 | NVD → |
| CVE-2026-32748 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-28116 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-46728 | NVD → |
| CVE-2022-41317 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-46724 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-37894 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-59362 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-33620 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-5824 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-49288 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-25617 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-49286 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-54574 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-45802 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-50269 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-28651 | NVD → |
🔴 Security scanning identified 30 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
66.146.238.242 has been assigned a threat score of 105/100 (Critical). With this rating, the IP falls into the critical severity bracket — among the most dangerous addresses in our monitoring database.
The following attack categories were identified:
📊 Threat Analysis
IP address 66.146.238.242 has been traced to Secaucus, United States, operating on the network of Sprious LLC. Our threat detection systems have flagged this address based on observed malicious behavior patterns. During its 44-day observation window, we recorded 2 hostile requests from this IP — roughly 0 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. The IP exhibits directory enumeration behavior, systematically requesting non-existent paths to discover hidden files and misconfigured resources. United States currently accounts for 202 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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