IP Threat Report
68.168.223.140
ABUSE.MOM — BEHAVE OR GET EXPOSED
Geolocation & Classification
Detection Signatures
| Signature | Description | Points | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Directory Scan | 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 68.168.223.140 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 68.168.223.0/24
- Ensure sensitive files (.env, .git, backups) are not accessible from the web
⚙️ Defensive Recommendations
Block 68.168.223.140 at the network perimeter. Implement defense-in-depth combining IP blocking with application-layer protections.
Neighbors in 68.168.223.0/24
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
68.168.223.140 has been assigned a threat score of 150/100 (Critical). With this rating, the IP falls into the critical severity bracket — among the most dangerous addresses in our monitoring database.
📊 Threat Analysis
68.168.223.140 is registered in Paterson, United States, operating on the network of Interserver. This IP first appeared in our threat feeds after triggering multiple behavioral detection signatures. During its 7-day observation window, we recorded 686 hostile requests from this IP — roughly 98 per day on average. United States currently accounts for 102 blocked IPs in our database, making it a significant source of malicious traffic. With a threat score of 150/100, this IP is among the most dangerous addresses in our database. Immediate and complete blocking is strongly recommended.
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