INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 20.250.26.231/32
Classification: Microsoft Azure Cloud Infrastructure
Date: 2026-06-18
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The subject IP address 20.250.26.231 is identified as Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure with an overall risk score of 25 (Low Risk). The IP belongs to Microsoft Corporation (AS8075) and operates within the Microsoft network block. No active threat indicators or malicious behavior were detected during the intelligence assessment.
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INFRASTRUCTURE PROFILE
- Organization: Microsoft Corporation
- ASN: AS8075
- Infrastructure Type: CloudCompute (Microsoft Azure)
- Risk Score: 25/100
- Reputation: Low Risk
- Geolocation: US (Zurich, Switzerland - cloud region designation)
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THREAT INDICATORS
- Active Threats: None detected
- Blacklist Status: 0 blacklist entries
- Known Attacker: No
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Spam Source: No
- Campaign Activity: None observed
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NETWORK CHARACTERISTICS
- Network Role: Cloud Compute Infrastructure
- Service Status: No active services detected (firewalled/no services)
- Open Ports: None
- TLS Certificates: None
- DNS Records: No hosted domains or email authentication configured
- Neighbor Risk: 1 sibling IP (20.250.26.165) in same /24 subnet, risk score 25
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OBSERVATION HISTORY
The IP generated 21 historical observations across multiple signal categories:
- Recent Activity: Signals observed June 14-18, 2026
- Geolocation Signals: Multiple geolocation sources reporting US origin
- Certificate Signals: 0 certificates resolved via CRT-Sh
- Threat Signals: 1 threat indicator detected with 0.75 confidence, but low impact
- Temporal Analysis: No persistent malicious behavior observed
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RELATIONSHIP ANALYSIS
The IP maintains 19 relationship entries, all classified as "Same Network" with target value "MSFT" (Microsoft). This confirms the IP operates within Microsoft's global Azure infrastructure network.
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CONTROL PLANE DATA
- BGP Prefix: 20.192.0.0/10
- Origin ASN: 8075
- Route Stability: Not route-stable
- DNSSEC: Valid
- Operator Score: 0.1304 (Minimal operator activity)
- DNSBL Listings: 1 of 8 total lists
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SECURITY RECOMMENDATIONS
Based on the low-risk profile and Microsoft Azure classification:
- Action: No immediate blocking recommended
- Monitoring: Continue standard Azure infrastructure monitoring
- Context: This IP represents legitimate Microsoft cloud compute infrastructure with no evidence of abuse or malicious activity
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CONCLUSION
The IP address 20.250.26.231 operates as legitimate Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure. The low risk score (25), absence of threat indicators, and confirmed Microsoft network relationships indicate this IP does not require security action. Continue standard network monitoring and treat as trusted Azure infrastructure.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
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 | 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 | 22% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 24% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 26% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 20% | 10 | 16 |
| 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 03:41:23 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-06-27 21:47:56 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 20 |
| Total Observations | 25 |
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