Threat LevelMEDIUM45/1002 rule types across 2 attack categories
3 incidents on record · 2 rule types · confirmed on global blocklist · persistent 33-day campaign · last seen 17d ago · Tor exit node
| PTR | tor40.quintex.com |
| Org / ASN | Quintex Alliance Consulting |
| Country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| City | Dallas, Texas |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
Attack Analysis
WordPress XML-RPC Abuse
This IP targeted xmlrpc.php, a legacy WordPress endpoint that has been abused for brute-force authentication attacks, credential stuffing, and DDoS amplification. Any direct access to xmlrpc.php is an attack or reconnaissance attempt; modern WordPress sites should disable it entirely.
IDS: Tor Exit Node
This IP is a known Tor network exit node. Tor anonymizes user traffic by routing it through a series of relays; exit nodes are the final hop where traffic re-enters the public internet. While Tor has legitimate privacy uses, it is heavily abused for anonymous attacks, credential stuffing, and fraud — as the real attacker IP is concealed behind the exit node.
Reports (3)
| Date | Severity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep 2026 - 04:20 | high | WordPress: xmlrpc.php accessed |
| 13 Sep 2026 - 04:19 | high | WordPress: xmlrpc.php accessed |
| 11 Aug 2026 - 00:17 | high | IDS: Tor exit node — known anonymization network |
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