# IP Intelligence Briefing: 20.194.40.105/32
Classification: Cloud Infrastructure / Low Threat
Risk Score: 50/100 (Moderate Risk)
Date: August 13, 2026
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## Executive Summary
IP address 20.194.40.105 is a Microsoft Azure cloud computing endpoint belonging to Microsoft Corporation (ASN 8075). The address demonstrates standard cloud infrastructure behavior with no active threat indicators. The IP is firewalled with no open services and shows clean neighborhood characteristics.
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## Ownership and Network Classification
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Organization | Microsoft Corporation |
| ASN | 8075 (MSFT) |
| Network | 20.192.0.0/10 |
| Network Role | Microsoft Azure (CloudCompute) |
| Infrastructure Type | Cloud |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
The IP is registered under Microsoft's large /10 block and operates as cloud infrastructure. No hosting or proxy services were detected.
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## Geolocation Analysis
Primary geolocation data indicates Seoul, South Korea, though historical probes showed some conflicting data points. The geolocation consensus is marked as plausible, with 2,500km accuracy radius typical for cloud infrastructure. Multiple geolocation sources were queried with mixed results, which is common for distributed cloud environments.
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## Threat Assessment
Current Status: No Active Threat Indicators
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not applicable (cloud infrastructure)
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Blacklist Count: 0
- Known Campaigns: None detected
- Threat Persistence Days: 0
Control Plane Indicators:
- DNSBL Listed: 2 of 8 total lists
- RPKI State: Not verified
- Route Changes (30d): 0
- Is Route Stable: False
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## Neighborhood Analysis
The /24 subnet (20.194.40.0/24) shows clean characteristics:
- Abuse Density: 0
- Classification: Clean
- Total Siblings: 1
- Active Siblings: 1
- Threat Siblings: 0
No neighboring IPs showed elevated risk scores or abuse indicators.
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## Historical Observations
Fifteen signal observations were recorded with consistent patterns:
1. Subnet Classification: Remained "clean" across all observations
2. Port Scanning: Multiple scans detected but no open ports identified
3. ICMP Probes: Blocked (ICMP validation not possible)
4. Ownership: No ownership changes detected
5. Persistent Malicious Activity: None detected
The IP has maintained a stable profile with no escalation in risk indicators.
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## Relationships
Four relationships were identified, all pointing to Microsoft network infrastructure (MSFT). No external organization links, malicious certificates, or suspicious hostnames were detected.
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## Recommended Actions
| Action | Priority | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Allow Azure Traffic | Low | Standard cloud infrastructure communication |
| Monitor DNSBL Lists | Low | 2 of 8 DNSBL lists; verify if legitimate entries |
| Standard Logging | Low | Log traffic for SOC visibility |
| Block None | None | No blocking required |
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## Conclusion
IP 20.194.40.105 is a legitimate Microsoft Azure endpoint with no evidence of malicious activity. The moderate risk score (50) reflects the inherent risk associated with cloud infrastructure rather than malicious intent. No blocking or restrictive firewall rules are recommended. Standard monitoring and logging practices are sufficient for security operations.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
๐ข Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Microsoft Corporation |
| ASN | AS8075 |
| Network Name | MSFT |
| CIDR Block | 20.192.0.0/10 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
๐ DNS Intelligence
| PTR Record | No PTR |
| Forward Confirmed | No โ PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
๐ DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 20% (Poor) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
โ๏ธ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Hosting โ Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
๐ 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 | โ |
| HTTP Title | โ |
๐ TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | โ |
| Valid Until | โ |
๐ฏ Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 36% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 19% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 13% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 30% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 23% | 10 | 15 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) โ 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
๐ Observation Timeline ๐ Live
| First Seen | 2026-08-12 12:21:25 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-30 21:49:47 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 03:33:37 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 20 |
| Total Observations | 23 |
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