IP Threat Report
88.198.25.144
ABUSE.MOM — BEHAVE OR GET EXPOSED
Geolocation & Classification
Detection Signatures
| Signature | Description | Points | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danger medium hits: 2 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +20 | |
| Probe pattern 302->404 same path | Behavioral anomaly detected by automated analysis | +20 | |
| Foreign referer seen | Referer from unrelated external domain | +10 | |
| UA changed for same IP | Multiple User-Agents — bot rotation technique | +25 | |
| Danger medium hits: 6 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +60 | |
| Danger medium hits: 4 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +40 |
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
Network Provider
Recommendations
Actions taken & recommended
- IP 88.198.25.144 is blocked at application level (HTTP 403)
- Consider blocking at firewall level (iptables/CSF) to reduce server load
- Report abuse to the network provider via their abuse contact
- Ensure sensitive files (.env, .git, backups) are not accessible from the web
🔎 Path Enumeration Protection
Block scanning from 88.198.25.144: rate-limit 404 responses per IP, deploy a honeypot 404 page, ensure no backup files are web-accessible.
🤖 User-Agent Anomaly Defense
IP 88.198.25.144 shows suspicious UA behavior. Block empty User-Agent requests. Implement JavaScript-based bot detection for sensitive endpoints.
Open Ports & Services
Network reconnaissance data from Shodan. Open ports may indicate running services, misconfigurations, or potential attack surfaces.
| Port | Service | Risk | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | HTTP | Low | HTTP web server — standard web traffic |
| 135 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 135 |
| 1801 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 1801 |
| 3389 | RDP | High | Remote Desktop Protocol — primary target for ransomware attacks |
| 5985 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 5985 |
| 8000 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 8000 |
| 8080 | HTTP-Alt | Low | HTTP alternative port — often used for admin panels or proxies |
⚠️ Network scanning reveals 1 dangerous service exposed on 88.198.25.144. Exposed RDP (3389) is the #1 entry point for ransomware attacks. These services should not be publicly accessible without strict firewall rules.
| CVE ID | Link |
|---|---|
| CVE-2021-32791 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-26691 | NVD → |
| CVE-2018-1302 | NVD → |
| CVE-2018-0732 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-3817 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-38472 | NVD → |
| CVE-2022-1292 | NVD → |
| CVE-2019-9020 | NVD → |
| CVE-2020-11579 | NVD → |
| CVE-2017-7272 | NVD → |
| CVE-2016-1283 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-0215 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-2650 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-27316 | NVD → |
| CVE-2015-9253 | NVD → |
| CVE-2017-11142 | NVD → |
| CVE-2016-7055 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-58098 | NVD → |
| CVE-2017-7668 | NVD → |
| CVE-2022-31628 | NVD → |
| CVE-2019-10082 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-25690 | NVD → |
| CVE-2009-3766 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-38475 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-53020 | NVD → |
🔴 Security scanning identified 191 vulnerability entries on this host. This volume strongly suggests severely outdated software. Consult NVD advisories for details.
Data source: Shodan InternetDB. Scanned independently of abuse.mom.
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
88.198.25.144 has been assigned a threat score of 115/100 (Critical). A score this high marks a critical threat actor. This address has demonstrated persistent, aggressive malicious behavior across multiple detection vectors.
The following attack categories were identified:
📊 Threat Analysis
IP address 88.198.25.144 has been traced to Falkenstein, Germany, operating on the network of Hetzner Online GmbH. Our threat detection systems have flagged this address based on observed malicious behavior patterns. Our sensors captured 17 malicious requests from this address across a 18-day span, reflecting a sustained attack cadence of ~0.9 requests per day. The IP is classified as hosting/datacenter infrastructure, commonly associated with rented servers used for automated attack campaigns, botnet command-and-control, or vulnerability scanning at scale. Two attack patterns were identified (Path Enumeration and User-Agent Anomaly), suggesting a semi-automated campaign that targets multiple vulnerabilities. With 63 flagged addresses, Germany represents a notable presence in our threat database. With a threat score of 115/100, this IP is among the most dangerous addresses in our database. Immediate and complete blocking is strongly recommended.
This IP belongs to a hosting or data center provider. Malicious traffic from hosting infrastructure often originates from compromised VPS instances, rented servers used for scanning campaigns, or abused free-tier cloud accounts. Hosting providers typically respond to abuse reports within 24-72 hours.
Related Threats
Security Intelligence
💡 API Abuse and Enumeration
Modern attacks increasingly target APIs rather than traditional web interfaces. Attackers enumerate endpoints, test for broken authentication, and exploit excessive data exposure. API attacks are harder to detect as they mimic legitimate programmatic access patterns.
💡 Emerging Threats from AI-Powered Attacks
Artificial intelligence enables more convincing phishing content, faster vulnerability discovery, and adaptive attack strategies that learn from defensive responses. AI-generated social engineering and automated exploit development represent growing threats.