Critical Threat
IP 197.248.159.242 is classified as a critical security threat (10/10) based on 18 verified reports.
This IP ranks among the most dangerous in our database with 93% confidence from multiple corroborating sources.
Automated assessment based on aggregated, anonymized threat data
IP 197.248.159.242 is classified as a critical security threat (10/10) based on 18 verified reports.
This IP ranks among the most dangerous in our database with 93% confidence from multiple corroborating sources.
This IP belongs to a compromised system being used as an attack platform without the owner's knowledge.
Block the IP and consider notifying the hosting provider or system owner about the compromise.
Steady malicious activity over less than a day indicates persistent threat actor operations.
This IP is hosted on a network (ASN 37061) with generally good reputation. The ISP Safaricom maintains standard security practices.
Immediate blocking recommended. Treat all traffic from this source as hostile.
| Date | Categories | Source | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hacking Exploited Host | Honeypot x2 | 75% | |
| Hacking Exploited Host | Honeypot x2 | 75% | |
| Exploited Host Hacking | Honeypot x2 | 75% | |
| Exploited Host Hacking | Honeypot x2 | 75% | |
| Hacking Exploited Host | Honeypot x2 | 75% | |
| Hacking Exploited Host | Honeypot x2 | 75% | |
| Hacking Exploited Host | Honeypot x2 | 75% | |
| Exploited Host Hacking | Honeypot x2 | 75% | |
| Hacking Exploited Host | Honeypot x2 | 75% | |
| Exploited Host Hacking | Honeypot x2 | 75% | |
| Hacking Exploited Host | Honeypot x2 | 75% | |
| Exploited Host | Honeypot | 75% | |
| Exploited Host Hacking | Honeypot x2 | 75% | |
| Exploited Host | Honeypot x3 | 75% | |
| Exploited Host | Honeypot x3 | 75% | |
| Exploited Host | Honeypot | 75% | |
| Exploited Host | Honeypot | 75% | |
| Exploited Host | Honeypot | 75% |
Analysis of the entire network (ASN) that this IP address belongs to, providing context about the hosting provider and network-wide threat patterns.
This IP address belongs to Safaricom (AS37061), which manages 39 IP addresses in our monitoring system. Out of these, 2,092 have been reported for suspicious activities, resulting in a network-wide threat level of 1/10.
How this IP compares to others in our threat intelligence database
This IP is more threatening than 97% of all IPs in our database.
Top 10% Most DangerousCompared against 199,763 reported IPs worldwide
Compared against 54 IPs in ASN 37061
Compared against 437 IPs in KE
Daily report activity over the last 30 days showing patterns and peaks.
Evolution of threat level over time based on reported categories and frequency.
Distribution of threat categories reported over time.
Activity patterns showing when this IP is most active during the day and week.
Peak activity at 09:00 with 4 reports
187,378 threat incidents tracked globally • Last 24h: 18,990 Logs
+40 more countries
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