# IP Intelligence Briefing: 20.215.218.234/32
## Overview
Intellect gathered on 20.215.218.234 identifies this address as Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure with a moderate risk profile. The IP is registered to Microsoft Corporation (ASN 8075, MSFT) within the 20.192.0.0/10 block. Geolocation analysis places the IP in Warsaw, Poland, with confidence across multiple data sources.
## Risk Assessment
Current risk score: 50/100 (Moderate). The IP shows no active threat indicatorsβno known malicious campaigns, no Tor exit node activity, and no confirmed attacker reputation. However, the IP appears on 2 of 8 DNSBL listings, and DNSSEC validation is not enabled for this address.
## Network Profile
The IP operates as cloud compute infrastructure within Microsoft Azure. No open ports or active services were detected; the network role is classified as "Firewalled / No Services." Control plane analysis indicates routing instability (isRouteStable: false), suggesting dynamic infrastructure changes typical of cloud environments.
## Neighborhood Analysis
The /24 subnet (20.215.218.0/24) exhibits an abuse density of 0.5, classified as "mostly_clean." The subnet contains 2 active siblings:
- 20.215.218.105: Risk score 50, authority score 50 (medium risk)
- 20.215.218.234: Risk score 50 (current subject)
One threat sibling was observed in historical data, though no current active threats were detected.
## Temporal Signals
Observation history reveals 20 data points with stable characteristics over time. Recent signals (August 2026) confirm Warsaw, Poland geolocation with multi-signal inference. Operator score remains minimal (0.1304), indicating low-level operational concern.
## Recommended Actions
Due to the moderate risk classification and DNSBL listings, defensive rules are recommended:
| Platform | Rule |
|---|---|
| iptables | `iptables -A INPUT -s 20.215.218.234 -j DROP` |
| nftables | `nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 20.215.218.234 drop` |
| nginx | `deny 20.215.218.234;` |
| pfSense | Block 20.215.218.234/32 |
| Cloudflare WAF | Block IP with expression `ip.src eq 20.215.218.234` |
| AWS WAF | Add 20.215.218.234/32 to blocked addresses |
## SOC Analyst Notes
This IP represents legitimate cloud infrastructure with a moderate risk score. The risk stems from DNSBL listings and routing instability rather than confirmed malicious activity. Monitoring is recommended, but immediate blocking is not mandatory given the cloud provider attribution. If traffic from this IP exhibits anomalous behavior or connects to internal assets, block and investigate. The neighboring IP 20.215.218.105 warrants parallel monitoring given the shared subnet context.
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 | 20.192.0.0/10 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
π DNS Intelligence
| PTR Record | No PTR |
| Forward Confirmed | No β PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
π DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 20% (Poor) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
βοΈ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Hosting β Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
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 | 42% | 2 | 5 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 19% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 30% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 28% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 26% | 10 | 17 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
π Observation Timeline π Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-26 15:20:29 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-12 20:37:48 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-12 20:46:44 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 19 |
| Total Observations | 20 |
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