# IP INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING
Target IP: 20.240.241.205/32
Date: 2026-06-18
Classification: MODERATE RISK
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## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IP address 20.240.241.205 is associated with Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure and registers as a web server endpoint. Current risk assessment indicates MODERATE RISK (score 65/100), primarily driven by DNSBL listings and elevated activity patterns. The IP is geolocated to Stockholm, Sweden, and maintains standard web services (HTTP, HTTPS, SSH).
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## OWNERSHIP & NETWORK CLASSIFICATION
- Organization: Microsoft Corporation
- ASN: 8075 (MSFT)
- Infrastructure: Microsoft Azure Cloud Compute
- CIDR Block: 20.240.241.205/24
- Network Role: Web Server / Cloud Hosting
The IP operates within Microsoft's Azure network space, which is a legitimate cloud service provider environment. Control plane analysis indicates stable routing within the BGP prefix 20.192.0.0/10.
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## GEOLOCATION DATA
- Country: Sweden (SE)
- Region: AB
- City: Stockholm
- Coordinates: 59.33°N, 18.07°E
- Timezone: Europe/Stockholm
- Validation Status: ICMP blocked - unable to validate; geo source consensus inconclusive
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## SERVICE & DNS ANALYSIS
Open Services:
- Port 80/TCP: HTTP (Apache/2.4.41)
- Port 443/TCP: HTTPS
- Port 22/TCP: SSH (OpenSSH_8.2p1 Ubuntu-4ubuntu0.13)
DNS Configuration:
- SPF: Configured
- DMARC: Configured (p=quarantine policy)
- Forward Resolution: Inactive (0 resolved hostnames)
- Hosted Domains: bincom.net
TLS Certificate:
- Issuer: Let's Encrypt (R13)
- Subject: CN=cates.bincom.net
- Self-signed: No
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## THREAT INDICATORS
Risk Score: 65/100 (Moderate Risk)
- DNSBL Listings: 3 of 8 total lists
- Known Campaigns: None detected
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not available
Control Plane Indicators:
- Operator Score: 0.2174 (Minimal)
- DNSSEC: Valid
- Has CAA Records: Yes
- Route Changes (30d): 0
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## OBSERVATION HISTORY
Analysis of 25 observations reveals:
- Recent Activity: Signals observed on 2026-06-18
- DNSBL Activity: Multiple listings detected with "high" severity classification
- DNS Records: SPF and DMARC records consistently configured for bincom.net
- HTTP Fingerprint: Apache/2.4.41, Status 302 (Redirect)
- Response Time: 401ms average
- Security Headers: No CSP, HSTS, or Csp present
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## NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS
Subnet: 20.240.241.205/24
- Abuse Density: 1 (Low)
- Classification: Mostly Clean
- Total Siblings: 1
- Active Siblings: 1
- Threat Siblings: 1
- Inherited Risk: 2
The /24 subnet shows minimal abuse density with predominantly clean infrastructure.
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## RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Immediate Security Actions:
1. Increase Logging: Enable enhanced logging and monitor recent activity from this IP
2. Review Activity: Correlate with internal SIEM for suspicious behavior patterns
Firewall Rules (Recommended):
- iptables: `iptables -A INPUT -s 20.240.241.205 -j DROP`
- nftables: `nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 20.240.241.205 drop`
- nginx: `deny 20.240.241.205;`
- pfSense: Block 20.240.241.205/32
- Cloudflare WAF: Block with expression `ip.src eq 20.240.241.205`
- AWS WAF: Add to blocked addresses list
Decision Framework:
- Consider blocking if internal logs show suspicious activity
- Monitor for persistent abuse patterns before permanent blocking
- Note: This IP is Microsoft Azure infrastructure; false positives may occur for legitimate Azure services
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## INTELLIGENCE ASSESSMENT
This IP represents Microsoft Azure infrastructure with moderate risk due to DNSBL listings. The presence of SPF/DMARC configuration and Let's Encrypt certificates suggests legitimate web hosting activity. However, the 65/100 risk score warrants monitoring and consideration of blocking rules, particularly if correlated with internal threat indicators.
Threat Level: MODERATE
Confidence: MEDIUM
Action Required: MONITOR / REVIEW LOGS
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*Report generated by IPDebrief Intelligence Platform*
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π’ Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Microsoft Corporation |
| ASN | AS8075 |
| Network Name | β |
| CIDR Block | β |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | β |
| 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 | 80% (Excellent) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Present |
βοΈ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Web Server |
| Network Tier | Hosting β Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
π Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | http | tcp | β |
| 443 | https | tcp | β |
| 22 | ssh | tcp | |
| Closed Ports | 25, 3389, 8080, 8443 (3 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | Apache/2.4.41 (Ubuntu) |
| HTTP Title | β |
| SSH Version | SSH-2.0-OpenSSH_8.2p1 Ubuntu-4ubuntu0.13 |
π TLS Certificate
CN=cates.bincom.net was found on this IP. This may indicate a previously hosted website, a decommissioned service, or stale infrastructure.| SANs | cates.bincom.net |
| Valid From | 2026-03-27T10:50:03+00:00 |
| Valid Until | 2026-06-25T10:50:02+00:00 (expired) |
| TLS Protocol | Tls13 |
| Cipher Suite | TLS_AES_256_GCM_SHA384 |
| Signature Algorithm | sha256RSA |
| Validity Period | 89 days |
| Serial Number | 057BDF5BAD316BCC5D727898BA16EFC463FE |
| Thumbprint | 72EC7CB0EDD8D4503235193BFAFC3D7C48F2BF62 |
π― Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 26% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 24% | 2 | 4 |
| ownership | 20% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 26% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 30% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 22% | 10 | 18 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
π Observation Timeline π Live
| First Seen | 2026-05-07 23:04:08 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-06-27 03:38:53 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-06-27 21:45:35 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 24 |
| Total Observations | 29 |
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