IP Threat Report
98.158.233.169
ABUSE.MOM — BEHAVE OR GET EXPOSED
Geolocation & Classification
Detection Signatures
| Signature | Description | Points | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 404 ratio 40-60% | Majority of requests returned 404 — enumeration | +15 | |
| Danger medium hits: 2 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +20 | |
| Danger medium hits: 6 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +60 | |
| Foreign referer | Referer from unrelated external domain | +10 | |
| Foreign referer seen | Referer from unrelated external domain | +10 | |
| Probe 302→404 | Behavioral anomaly detected by automated analysis | +20 | |
| Probe pattern 302->404 same path | Behavioral anomaly detected by automated analysis | +20 |
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 98.158.233.169 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 98.158.233.0/24
- Report abuse to the network provider via their abuse contact
- Ensure sensitive files (.env, .git, backups) are not accessible from the web
🔎 Directory Scan Defense
IP 98.158.233.169 is enumerating directories. Configure fail2ban apache-404 jail after 10+ 404 errors. Disable directory listings. Normalize all 404 responses.
Neighbors in 98.158.233.0/24
Other blocked IPs from the same /24 subnet — indicates systematic abuse from this network range.
Open Ports & Services
Network reconnaissance data from Shodan. Open ports may indicate running services, misconfigurations, or potential attack surfaces.
| Port | Service | Risk | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4444 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 4444 |
| 8000 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 8000 |
| 60000 | Unknown | Low | Service on port 60000 |
| CVE ID | Link |
|---|---|
| CVE-2024-45802 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-46847 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-59362 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-28652 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-28116 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-5824 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-46724 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-46846 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-49288 | NVD → |
| CVE-2022-41317 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-25111 | NVD → |
| CVE-2026-33526 | NVD → |
| CVE-2026-33515 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-37894 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-50269 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-28651 | NVD → |
| CVE-2026-32748 | NVD → |
| CVE-2022-41318 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-46728 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-33620 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-49285 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-49286 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-31807 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-31808 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-28662 | NVD → |
🔴 This host has 30 known CVEs associated with its exposed services. This volume strongly suggests severely outdated software. Review each CVE in the NVD database.
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
98.158.233.169 has been assigned a threat score of 105/100 (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:
📊 Threat Analysis
Network traffic from 98.158.233.169, located in Chicago, United States, operating on the network of Emeigh Investments LLC, has been classified as malicious by our automated threat scoring engine. Over a period of 87 days, this IP generated 306 malicious requests, averaging approximately 3.5 requests per day. This is a residential IP address, suggesting a compromised home device such as a router, smart appliance, or infected workstation participating in a botnet. The IP exhibits directory enumeration behavior, systematically requesting non-existent paths to discover hidden files and misconfigured resources. Our records show 207 malicious IPs originating from United States, positioning it as a significant contributor to global threat activity. A score of 105/100 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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