IP Threat Report
79.143.188.112
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 79.143.188.112 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 79.143.188.0/24
- Ensure sensitive files (.env, .git, backups) are not accessible from the web
⚙️ Defensive Recommendations
Block 79.143.188.112 at the network perimeter. Implement defense-in-depth combining IP blocking with application-layer protections.
Neighbors in 79.143.188.0/24
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
79.143.188.112 has been assigned a threat score of 65/100 (High). The IP is rated as a high-level threat. Network administrators should implement blocking rules and monitor for any connections from this address.
📊 Threat Analysis
The address 79.143.188.112 originates from Lauterbourg, France, operating on the network of Contabo GmbH. It was identified through automated analysis of incoming network traffic across monitored endpoints. Our sensors captured 39 malicious requests from this address across a 1-day span, reflecting a sustained attack cadence of ~39 requests per day. Our records show 102 malicious IPs originating from France, positioning it as a significant contributor to global threat activity. At 65/100, this IP presents a meaningful threat. Implement rate limiting with escalation to blocking.
Related Threats
Security Intelligence
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