Critical Threat
IP 176.65.149.30 is a maximum-threat-level address operated by Pfcloud UG in the Netherlands that has generated 4,698 abuse reports across automated honeypot sensors, making it one of the most persistently malicious IP addresses currently tracked. With a confidence score of 85% and a threat level of 10 out of 10, this address represents a clear and present danger to any exposed network service, particularly those running SSH on non-standard ports. The volume of reports and activity frequency of 8 out of 10 indicate sustained, aggressive behavior over an extended period from September 2025 through July 2026, with no sign of reduced hostility.
The empirical evidence for IP 176.65.149.30 is overwhelming. Community and automated honeypot sensors have collectively logged 4,698 reports attributing hacking activity to this Netherlands-based address. All 20 of the most recent report entries specifically flag hacking as the threat category, with detection sensors noting a Suricata alert indicating an SSH session in progress on an unusual port — a common technique used to evade standard detection and blend with legitimate traffic. The address operates within AS51396 under the Pfcloud UG network operator, and the sustained high-frequency activity over nearly a year demonstrates deliberate, organized behavior rather than opportunistic scanning.
Hacking activity as documented for IP 176.65.149.30 encompasses intrusion attempts, exploitation attempts, and unauthorized access probes. The specific detection of an SSH session on an unusual port suggests the operator is attempting to establish persistent access to target systems by using non-standard configurations to bypass basic security monitoring. This pattern poses a concrete risk to any organization running SSH services, particularly those with exposed management interfaces or default configurations. The address is actively probing for vulnerabilities and misconfigurations that could grant initial access for data theft, lateral movement, or further exploitation.
Network administrators should treat IP 176.65.149.30 as definitively malicious and block all traffic from this address at the network perimeter. Implementing fail2ban or similar dynamic blocking tools can automate the response to repeated connection attempts. Organizations should ensure SSH services run exclusively on standard ports or are protected behind VPN gateways, and they should enforce key-based authentication with strong password policies. Continuous monitoring of authentication logs and deployment of intrusion detection signatures for anomalous SSH traffic patterns will help identify any successful connection attempts before they escalate into confirmed breaches.
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