ABUSE.MOM
THREAT REPORT

IP Threat Report
97.113.253.165

ABUSE.MOM — BEHAVE OR GET EXPOSED

Generated: 2026-05-30 07:27:56
First seen: 2026-03-10 23:00:06
Last seen: 2026-03-10 23:00:06
135

⛔ Verdict: BLOCK

This IP address has been classified as a source of malicious automated activity. Threat score: 135/100. Total malicious requests observed: 1.

BOT_UAUA_CHANGEDBURST
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Geolocation & Classification

IP Address
97.113.253.165
Type
Residential
Country
🇺🇸 United States
City
Seattle
ISP
CenturyLink
Organization
CenturyLink, Inc
Autonomous System
AS209 CenturyLink Communications, LLC
Hit Count
1
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Detection Signatures

SignatureDescriptionPointsSeverity
UA bot: crawlerKnown bot/crawler User-Agent detected+40
UA changed for same IPMultiple User-Agents — bot rotation technique+25
Burst: 22 req / 2sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Burst: 26 req / 10sAbnormally fast request rate — automated scanning+35
Σ = 135
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Observed Activity

Reconstructed HTTP requests from server access logs. Target domains redacted for security.

[redacted]
GET
/
200
[redacted]
GET
/page
200
Requests shown: 2 · HTTP 404: 0 · Dangerous patterns: 0

* Typical request patterns for detected signatures. Actual target domains are redacted.

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Timeline

2026-03-10 23:00:06
First malicious request detected
IP entered monitoring from server access logs
During observation
Multiple detection signatures triggered
UA bot: crawler (+40), UA changed for same IP (+25), Burst: 22 req / 2s (+35)
2026-03-10 23:00:06
Last malicious request observed
Total score reached: 135/100
Next cycle
IP blocked — all subsequent requests denied (HTTP 403)
Added to blocklist automatically
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Network Provider

CenturyLink
AS209 · 🇺🇸 United States
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Recommendations

Actions taken & recommended

  • IP 97.113.253.165 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

🤖 User-Agent Anomaly Defense

IP 97.113.253.165 shows suspicious UA behavior. Block empty User-Agent requests. Implement JavaScript-based bot detection for sensitive endpoints.

🌊 Traffic Flood Defense

IP 97.113.253.165 is generating excessive traffic. Limit connections per source IP. Enable geographic blocking if traffic from this region is unexpected.

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Open Ports & Services

Network reconnaissance data from Shodan. Open ports may indicate running services, misconfigurations, or potential attack surfaces.

OPEN PORTS (1)
PortServiceRiskDescription
7547UnknownLowService on port 7547
DETECTED TECHNOLOGIES
lighttpd:lighttpd
Hostnames: 97-113-253-165.tukw.qwest.net
PTR: 97-113-253-165.tukw.qwest.net

Data source: Shodan InternetDB. Scanned independently of abuse.mom.

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Blacklist Status (DNSBL)

This IP was checked against major DNS-based blacklists used by mail servers and firewalls worldwide.

⛔ LISTED
Spamhaus ZEN

Checked: Spamhaus, SpamCop, Barracuda, SORBS, CBL, UCEProtect. Results may change over time.

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Threat Analysis

97.113.253.165 has been assigned a threat score of 135/100 (Critical). This is a critical-level threat. Systems administrators should treat this IP as hostile and block all inbound connections without exception.

The following attack categories were identified:

User-Agent AnomalyRequest Flooding

📊 Threat Analysis

The address 97.113.253.165 originates from Seattle, United States, operating on the network of CenturyLink. It was identified through automated analysis of incoming network traffic across monitored endpoints. Over a period of 1 days, this IP generated 1 malicious requests, averaging approximately 1 requests per day. This residential IP is likely a compromised consumer device. Home routers and IoT equipment with default credentials are prime targets for botnet operators. The dual attack vectors of User-Agent Anomaly combined with Request Flooding indicate a coordinated assault rather than opportunistic scanning. United States currently accounts for 110 blocked IPs in our database, making it a significant source of malicious traffic. A score of 135/100 places this address in the top tier of severity. Block and investigate any historical connections.

This IP is classified as residential, suggesting it may belong to a compromised home device, IoT botnet member, or an infected personal computer. Residential IPs involved in attacks often indicate malware infection without the owner's knowledge.

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Security Intelligence

💡 TLS Fingerprinting (JA3/JA4)

TLS fingerprinting creates unique identifiers based on how clients negotiate encrypted connections. The JA3 and JA4 methods generate hashes from TLS ClientHello parameters, enabling identification of specific tools and malware regardless of IP address changes.

💡 DNS-Based Threat Detection

Monitoring DNS queries reveals malicious activity including command-and-control communication, data exfiltration through DNS tunneling, and connections to known malicious domains. DNS is often the first indicator of compromise in network forensics.

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