IP Threat Report
88.97.162.210
ABUSE.MOM — BEHAVE OR GET EXPOSED
Geolocation & Classification
Detection Signatures
| Signature | Description | Points | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 88.97.162.210 is blocked at application level (HTTP 403)
- Consider blocking at firewall level (iptables/CSF) to reduce server load
- Ensure sensitive files (.env, .git, backups) are not accessible from the web
⚙️ Defensive Recommendations
Block 88.97.162.210 at the network perimeter. Implement defense-in-depth combining IP blocking with application-layer protections.
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
88.97.162.210 has been assigned a threat score of 80/100 (Critical). This is a critical-level threat. Systems administrators should treat this IP as hostile and block all inbound connections without exception.
📊 Threat Analysis
Threat intelligence analysis has linked 88.97.162.210 to malicious activity originating from Birmingham, United Kingdom, operating on the network of BRSK Limited. The address has been under observation since its initial detection. The address has been active for 23 days in our monitoring system, producing 687 flagged requests at a rate of ~29.9/day. With 101 flagged addresses, United Kingdom represents a significant presence in our threat database. The score of 80/100 indicates a confirmed malicious actor. Network-level blocking is appropriate.
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💡 DDoS Mitigation Approaches
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💡 XML External Entity (XXE) Attacks
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