## IP Intelligence Briefing: 20.163.15.247
Classification: Low Risk Infrastructure | Risk Score: 25/100
Summary
IP 20.163.15.247 is a Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure endpoint located in Phoenix, Arizona. The IP belongs to Microsoft Corporation (ASN 8075) within the 20.160.0.0/12 block. Current observation data indicates no malicious activity, with no threat indicators, blacklist entries, or campaign associations detected.
Ownership and Network Context
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Organization** | Microsoft Corporation |
| **ASN** | 8075 |
| **Network** | MSFT |
| **CIDR** | 20.160.0.0/12 |
| **Infrastructure Type** | CloudCompute (Microsoft Azure) |
| **Geolocation** | Phoenix, AZ, US |
Threat Assessment
- Risk Score: 25 (Low)
- Threat Indicators: None detected
- Blacklist Status: Not listed on any threat feeds
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Campaign Association: None
DNS Analysis
- PTR Record: azpdwsqtxodq.stretchoid.com
- Forward Resolution: azpdwsqtxodq.stretchoid.com
- DNSSEC: Valid
- Status: Forward confirmed
The PTR hostname is consistent with Azure cloud infrastructure naming patterns.
Neighborhood Analysis (20.163.15.0/24)
- Total Siblings: 10 IPs (9 active)
- Abuse Density: 0 (Clean)
- Risk Distribution: 8 low-risk, 1 medium-risk, 0 high-risk
- Classification: Clean subnet
All neighboring IPs in the /24 subnet show minimal threat activity, with most risk scores at 25 (low). One neighbor (20.163.15.96) shows a moderate risk score of 50.
Historical Activity
- Observations: 23 signals recorded
- Threat Persistence: None
- Recent Activity: Last observed 2026-08-13
- Malicious Activity: No persistent malicious behavior detected
Service Exposure
- Open Ports: None (Firewalled)
- TLS Certificates: None detected
- HTTP Services: None
- Banner Analysis: No active services detected
Recommended Actions
No immediate firewall rules or blocking recommendations required. This IP is legitimate Microsoft Azure infrastructure. Continue monitoring for any changes in network behavior or unexpected traffic patterns.
Intelligence Notes
This IP represents standard Microsoft Azure cloud compute infrastructure. The low risk score, clean neighborhood classification, and absence of threat indicators indicate normal cloud service operation. No action required at this time.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
π’ Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Microsoft Corporation |
| ASN | AS8075 |
| Network Name | MSFT |
| CIDR Block | 20.160.0.0/12 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
π DNS Intelligence
| PTR | azpdwsqtxodq.stretchoid.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes β FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | azpdwsqtxodq.stretchoid.com |
π DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 60% (Good) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Present |
βοΈ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Tier 3 β Basic operator with some routing infrastructure |
π 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 | β |
| HTTP Title | β |
π TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | β |
| Valid Until | β |
π― Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| routing | 17% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 24% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 17% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 27% | 10 | 14 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
π Observation Timeline π Live
| First Seen | 2026-08-03 23:38:50 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-13 05:40:03 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-13 06:02:33 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 23 |
| Total Observations | 25 |
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