IP Threat Report
98.158.235.244
ABUSE.MOM — BEHAVE OR GET EXPOSED
Geolocation & Classification
Detection Signatures
| Signature | Description | Points | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danger medium hits: 6 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +60 | |
| 404 ratio 40-60% | Majority of requests returned 404 — enumeration | +15 | |
| Probe pattern 302->404 same path | Behavioral anomaly detected by automated analysis | +20 | |
| Foreign referer seen | Referer from unrelated external domain | +10 | |
| Danger medium hits: 2 | Medium-risk: admin panels, config files | +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 98.158.235.244 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 98.158.235.0/24
- 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 98.158.235.244: rate-limit 404 responses per IP, deploy a honeypot 404 page, ensure no backup files are web-accessible.
Neighbors in 98.158.235.0/24
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 |
| CVE ID | Link |
|---|---|
| CVE-2024-37894 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-33620 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-31807 | NVD → |
| CVE-2026-32748 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-28652 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-25111 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-46847 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-50269 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-46724 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-28651 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-54574 | NVD → |
| CVE-2022-41317 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-59362 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-46728 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-49288 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-28116 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-5824 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-49285 | NVD → |
| CVE-2024-45802 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-46846 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-62168 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-49286 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-31808 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-46784 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-31806 | NVD → |
🔴 Security scanning identified 28 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
98.158.235.244 has been assigned a threat score of 105/100 (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 98.158.235.244 has been traced to Dallas, United States, operating on the network of Emeigh Investments LLC. Our threat detection systems have flagged this address based on observed malicious behavior patterns. Our sensors captured 4 malicious requests from this address across a 30-day span, reflecting a sustained attack cadence of ~0.1 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 IP exhibits directory enumeration behavior, systematically requesting non-existent paths to discover hidden files and misconfigured resources. Our records show 204 malicious IPs originating from United States, positioning it as a significant contributor to global threat activity. At 105/100, this is an extremely high-risk address. All traffic should be considered hostile.
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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