IP Threat Report
72.57.69.45
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 72.57.69.45 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 72.57.69.0/24
- Ensure sensitive files (.env, .git, backups) are not accessible from the web
⚙️ Defensive Recommendations
Block 72.57.69.45 at the network perimeter. Implement defense-in-depth combining IP blocking with application-layer protections.
Neighbors in 72.57.69.0/24
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
72.57.69.45 has been assigned a threat score of 95/100 (Critical). With this rating, the IP falls into the critical severity bracket — among the most dangerous addresses in our monitoring database.
📊 Threat Analysis
IP address 72.57.69.45 has been traced to Los Angeles, United States, operating on the network of HostPapa. Our threat detection systems have flagged this address based on observed malicious behavior patterns. The address has been active for 13 days in our monitoring system, producing 790 flagged requests at a rate of ~60.8/day. Our records show 106 malicious IPs originating from United States, positioning it as a significant contributor to global threat activity. A score of 95/100 places this address in the top tier of severity. Block and investigate any historical connections.
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