Elevated Risk
IP address 92.63.197.80 is a high-risk address linked to sustained port-scanning reconnaissance, with 1,278 abuse reports logged over approximately four months at a threat level of 8/10 and a 91% confidence rating. The Ukrainian IP demonstrates persistent scanning behavior targeting network perimeter devices, primarily Cisco ASA firewall appliances, with all detections originating from automated honeypot sensors.
Analysis of the reported data shows a concentrated threat profile. The 1,278 total reports and activity frequency rating of 8/10 indicate sustained, deliberate scanning operations rather than opportunistic or transient traffic. All 20 report sources identified the same attack pattern: Cisco ASA port scan and probe activity. The targeting spans March through June 2026, suggesting a methodical, ongoing reconnaissance campaign originating from the network operated by FOP Dmytro Nedilskyi under ASN AS211736 in Ukraine. The high confidence score of 91% reflects consistent pattern matching across multiple independent detection points.
Port scanning represents the initial reconnaissance phase of targeted attacks, systematically identifying accessible services and potential entry points on exposed systems. Cisco ASA appliances serve as critical perimeter security devices, making them high-value reconnaissance targets. Successful identification of open ports or vulnerable services on such devices could enable subsequent exploitation, unauthorized access, or denial-of-service activity. The scanning pattern observed suggests the operator is cataloging potentially vulnerable Cisco ASA deployments for future attack operations.
Site operators should implement immediate defensive measures. Blocking or rate-limiting traffic from this IP at the network edge is recommended given the confirmed malicious reconnaissance activity. Firewall rules should be configured to drop unsolicited probe packets and restrict access to management interfaces. Organizations running Cisco ASA appliances should monitor access logs for connection attempts from this address and ensure firmware is current. Implementing automated blocking tools such as fail2ban or equivalent solutions can detect and neutralize scanning patterns in real time. Reducing the attack surface by minimizing exposed services and enforcing strict ingress filtering will further harden defenses against similar reconnaissance activity.
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