IP Threat Report
8.230.103.192
ABUSE.MOM — BEHAVE OR GET EXPOSED
Geolocation & Classification
Detection Signatures
| Signature | Description | Points | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| DDoS / Flood | Behavioral anomaly detected by automated analysis | +0 | |
| 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 8.230.103.192 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 8.230.103.0/24
- Ensure sensitive files (.env, .git, backups) are not accessible from the web
⚙️ Defensive Recommendations
Block 8.230.103.192 at the network perimeter. Implement defense-in-depth combining IP blocking with application-layer protections.
Neighbors in 8.230.103.0/24
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
8.230.103.192 has been assigned a threat score of 125/100 (Critical). This is a critical-level threat. Systems administrators should treat this IP as hostile and block all inbound connections without exception.
📊 Threat Analysis
Network traffic from 8.230.103.192, located in Dallas, United States, operating on the network of Google LLC, has been classified as malicious by our automated threat scoring engine. The address has been active for 17 days in our monitoring system, producing 168 flagged requests at a rate of ~9.9/day. Our records show 105 malicious IPs originating from United States, positioning it as a significant contributor to global threat activity. A score of 125/100 places this address in the top tier of severity. Block and investigate any historical connections.
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