Maximum Danger
IP 185.177.2.132 is a high-risk address assessed at threat level 10/10, linked to exploited host activity originating from Tajikistan and operated by Tojiktelecom. The IP has generated 186 abuse reports across automated honeypot sensors over a two-month window between August and September 2025, with exploitation attempts confirmed in twenty recent incidents. Despite a moderate confidence score of 59 percent, the maximum threat rating and consistent detection volume indicate this address poses a concrete danger to any exposed services.
The reported activity was captured exclusively through automated honeypot sensors, totaling twenty detection sources across the reporting period. Network intelligence traces the address to AS51346, operated by Opened Joint Stock Company Tojiktelecom, a telecommunications entity based in Tajikistan. The temporal distribution of reports spans August through September 2025, while the activity frequency metric of 0/10 suggests targeted or intermittent exploitation rather than sustained high-volume scanning. The combination of multiple independent sensor reports and a high threat classification provides substantial grounds for treating this address as a genuine security concern.
An exploited host classification indicates that the machine at this address has been compromised and is being weaponized as an attack platform without the knowledge of its legitimate owner. Detection notes reference malware and exploit activity, suggesting the system may be running malicious tooling that automates attacks against external targets. For network operators, this means the compromised host can be used to launch further exploitation campaigns, distribute attack traffic across multiple victims, or serve as a persistence point within a threat actor's infrastructure. The risk extends beyond the immediate target to broader internet hygiene, as the compromised machine contributes to the overall pool of malicious activity online.
Site operators should block IP 185.177.2.132 at the network perimeter and implement deny-by-default firewall rules for Tajikistani address space unless business justification exists. Deploying automated threat-response tooling such as fail2ban can dynamically ban repeated connection attempts from this source. Organizations should also consider notifying the hosting provider regarding the exploited host status, as this enables remediation and helps restore the compromised system to its legitimate owner. Monitoring authentication and access logs for any matching activity remains prudent even after blocking this address.