IP Threat Report
8.230.96.92
ABUSE.MOM — BEHAVE OR GET EXPOSED
Geolocation & Classification
Detection Signatures
| Signature | Description | Points | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Directory Scan | Behavioral anomaly detected by automated analysis | +0 | |
| DDoS / Flood | 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 8.230.96.92 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 8.230.96.0/24
- Ensure sensitive files (.env, .git, backups) are not accessible from the web
⚙️ Defensive Recommendations
Block 8.230.96.92 at the network perimeter. Implement defense-in-depth combining IP blocking with application-layer protections.
Neighbors in 8.230.96.0/24
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
8.230.96.92 has been assigned a threat score of 140/100 (Critical). This represents a critical risk level. Our detection systems have flagged multiple high-confidence indicators of malicious intent from this address.
📊 Threat Analysis
Threat intelligence analysis has linked 8.230.96.92 to malicious activity originating from Dallas, United States, operating on the network of Google LLC. The address has been under observation since its initial detection. Our sensors captured 312 malicious requests from this address across a 17-day span, reflecting a sustained attack cadence of ~18.4 requests per day. With 104 flagged addresses, United States represents a significant presence in our threat database. A score of 140/100 places this address in the top tier of severity. Block and investigate any historical connections.
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