135.232.177.160
135.232.177.160 is an IPv4 address operated by MICROSOFT-CORP-MSN-AS-BLOCK - Microsoft Corporation, US (AS8075), with approximate network location Chicago, United States. It belongs to datacenter or hosting infrastructure. As of November 14, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
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Intelligence Briefing for 135.232.177.160/32
The target host, 135.232.177.160, is registered within the Microsoft Corporation routing operator block (ASN 8075) and is associated with the "cloud" network name. Geolocation data places the approximate network location in Chicago, Illinois, United States. The infrastructure is identified as Microsoft Azure cloud compute with a service purpose labeled "Firewalled / No Services."
Network hygiene assessments returned a score of zero with no evaluated checks performed for SPF, DMARC, CAA, or DNSSEC. TLS probes targeting ports 443 and 8443 resulted in an unreachable status, and no TLS endpoints were resolved. There were no certificate findings recorded, and the host was not identified as bogon, residential, mobile, proxy, Tor, VPN, or CDN infrastructure. Due to the lack of active service indicators and unreachable ports, correlation with external threat feeds was not possible, necessitating continued monitoring to confirm current operational status.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Registered holder | MICROSOFT-MAINT |
| ASN | AS8075 |
| Network Name | cloud |
| CIDR Block | 135.232.0.0/16 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Network registration country | US |
| Routing operator | MICROSOFT-CORP-MSN-AS-BLOCK - Microsoft Corporation, US |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR Record | No PTR |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
DNS Posture
Results describe the queried names. SPF, DMARC and CAA are domain policies, not requirements for every IP. DNSSEC here describes reverse DNS; inconclusive validation does not mean unsigned.
Not assessed: 0 conclusive IP DNS checks.
| caa | Not applicable |
| spf | Not checked |
| dmarc | Not checked |
| dnssec | Unknown / lookup inconclusive 160.177.232.135.in-addr.arpa |
| fcrDns | Not applicable |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Hosting — Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| No open ports detected | |||
| Closed Ports | 22, 25, 80, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (0 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| Port | Latest capture attempt |
|---|---|
| 443 | Certificate not captured; current certificate unknown (unreachable) |
| 8443 | Certificate not captured; current certificate unknown (unreachable) |
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS8075 |
| Network Prefix | 135.232.0.0/14 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 16% | 2 | 5 |
| routing | 3% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 5% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 10% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 11% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 10% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 9% | 10 | 17 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-02 04:20:54 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-14 00:32:52 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-14 00:47:19 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 21 |
| Total Observations | 31 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 135.232.177.160
Who owns the IP address 135.232.177.160?
135.232.177.160 is registered to MICROSOFT-MAINT. The address falls within the 135.232.0.0/16 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 135.232.177.160 located?
Geolocation data places 135.232.177.160 in Chicago, IL, United States. The local time zone is America/Chicago. IP geolocation is approximate, not a precise physical address. Registration country and certificate organization addresses do not establish service location.
Is 135.232.177.160 malicious or safe?
135.232.177.160 currently carries a low risk assessment, meaning no significant threat indicators have been observed. This assessment is generated from continuously collected signals and can change over time.
Is 135.232.177.160 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
135.232.177.160 is classified as cloud infrastructure and hosting infrastructure based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.