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    Exploring 185.63.263.20: Why This Strange Address Appears in Logs

    185.63.263.20 looks like a real IP address, but it is not valid in the world of IPv4. The third block, 263, is too big—numbers must stay between 0 and 255. So if you see 185.63.263.20 in your server logs or firewall reports, it didn’t come from a real user or device. Instead, it’s likely a typo, a broken script, or something automated that can’t be traced back to a real place. It’s harmless on its own, but it can show up during scanning or attacks, which is why it gets noticed.  Seeing 185.63.263.20 over and over might seem scary, but…