IP Threat Report
72.56.188.176
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 72.56.188.176 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 72.56.188.0/24
- Ensure sensitive files (.env, .git, backups) are not accessible from the web
⚙️ Defensive Recommendations
Block 72.56.188.176 at the network perimeter. Implement defense-in-depth combining IP blocking with application-layer protections.
Neighbors in 72.56.188.0/24
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
72.56.188.176 has been assigned a threat score of 95/100 (Critical). A score this high marks a critical threat actor. This address has demonstrated persistent, aggressive malicious behavior across multiple detection vectors.
📊 Threat Analysis
IP address 72.56.188.176 has been traced to Moscow, Russia, operating on the network of WS Telecom Inc. Our threat detection systems have flagged this address based on observed malicious behavior patterns. During its 9-day observation window, we recorded 328 hostile requests from this IP — roughly 36.4 per day on average. Russia currently accounts for 123 blocked IPs in our database, making it a significant source of malicious traffic. At 95/100, this is an extremely high-risk address. All traffic should be considered hostile.
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Security Intelligence
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