135.232.177.176 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.
🏢 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 176.177.232.135.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
| 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 | 39% | 2 | 5 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 23% | 2 | 4 |
| reputation | 25% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 20% | 10 | 18 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-17 17:11:55 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-14 06:46:10 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-14 06:54:19 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 23 |
| Total Observations | 31 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 135.232.177.176
Who owns the IP address 135.232.177.176?
135.232.177.176 is registered to MICROSOFT-MAINT. The address falls within the 135.232.0.0/16 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 135.232.177.176 located?
Geolocation data places 135.232.177.176 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 135.232.177.176 malicious or safe?
135.232.177.176 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 135.232.177.176 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
135.232.177.176 is classified as cloud infrastructure and hosting infrastructure based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.