IP Threat Report
81.22.193.179
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 81.22.193.179 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 81.22.193.0/24
- Ensure sensitive files (.env, .git, backups) are not accessible from the web
⚙️ Defensive Recommendations
Block 81.22.193.179 at the network perimeter. Implement defense-in-depth combining IP blocking with application-layer protections.
Neighbors in 81.22.193.0/24
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
81.22.193.179 has been assigned a threat score of 130/100 (Critical). This is a critical-level threat. Systems administrators should treat this IP as hostile and block all inbound connections without exception.
📊 Threat Analysis
81.22.193.179 is registered in Moscow, Russia, operating on the network of vpsville.ru VPS hosting. This IP first appeared in our threat feeds after triggering multiple behavioral detection signatures. Over a period of 10 days, this IP generated 506 malicious requests, averaging approximately 50.6 requests per day. With 125 flagged addresses, Russia represents a significant presence in our threat database. A score of 130/100 places this address in the top tier of severity. Block and investigate any historical connections.
Related Threats
Security Intelligence
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