# IP Intelligence Briefing: 20.239.189.97
## Executive Summary
IP 20.239.189.97 is a Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure endpoint located in Hong Kong with a low-risk profile (risk score: 25). The address operates as a cloud compute resource with no active services, open ports, or malicious indicators. Historical data confirms stable Microsoft ownership and consistent cloud provider classification.
## Infrastructure Profile
- Organization: Microsoft Corporation (ASN 8075)
- Network Role: Microsoft Azure Cloud Compute
- Geolocation: Hong Kong (22.31°N, 113.91°E)
- Classification: Cloud Infrastructure / Hosting
- DNS Status: No forward resolution or PTR records
- Services: No open ports detected; firewall-protected environment
- Routing: BGP origin 20.192.0.0/10 via AS8075; route-stable and RPKI-valid
## Threat Assessment
- Risk Score: 25 (Low Risk)
- Abuse Confidence: None
- Blacklist Status: Listed on 8 threat feeds, with 1 listing showing high severity
- Threat Indicators: No known attacker, spam source, or Tor exit node behavior
- Campaign Association: No correlated campaigns or certificate matches
- Behavioral Metrics: Zero honeypot hits, enumeration strikes, or WAF violations
## Temporal Analysis
- Observation Count: 19 historical signals
- Ownership Stability: No ownership changes recorded
- Threat Persistence: Non-persistent malicious activity detected
- Recent Signals: BGP routing, cloud provider identification, geolocation validation, and operator scoring signals all confirmed within the last 24 hours
## Network Context
- Subnet Classification: 20.239.189.0.0/24 classified as mostly clean
- Abuse Density: Minimal (1/256)
- Neighbor Analysis: No adjacent siblings with elevated risk profiles
- Relationship Graph: 22 network relationships all linked to MSFT infrastructure
## Recommended Actions
- Allow Traffic: No immediate blocking required; IP represents legitimate Microsoft cloud infrastructure
- Monitoring: Maintain baseline traffic patterns for Azure cloud services
- Contextual Note: The single high-severity blacklist listing appears to be associated with Microsoft's CDN or cloud infrastructure rather than malicious activity
## SOC Analyst Notes
This IP represents Microsoft Azure cloud compute infrastructure operating from Hong Kong. The low risk score, combined with Microsoft's established reputation as a legitimate cloud provider, indicates this address is part of normal cloud operations. The absence of open ports and services confirms the IP is properly firewalled and not exposing direct services. No immediate defensive action required; continue standard monitoring for Microsoft Azure traffic patterns.
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*Intelligence generated using IPDebrief platform data. Analysis based on real-time threat indicators, historical observations, and network relationship mapping.*
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๐ข Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Microsoft Corporation |
| ASN | AS8075 |
| Network Name | โ |
| CIDR Block | 20.192.0.0/10 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | โ |
| 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 | 25% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 30% | 2 | 3 |
| services | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 24% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 26% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 34% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 25% | 11 | 18 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
๐ Observation Timeline ๐ Live
| First Seen | 2026-05-23 18:29:44 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-06-28 22:42:05 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-06-29 04:44:15 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 20 |
| Total Observations | 22 |
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