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# IP Intelligence Briefing: 20.55.223.181/32

## Executive Summary

IP 20.55.223.181 is a Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure endpoint with low risk profile (risk score: 25). The IP belongs to Microsoft Corporation (AS8075) and is located in Virginia, US. While the IP itself shows minimal threat indicators, historical observations reveal active threat signal associations with six associated threat pulses.

## Ownership and Infrastructure Classification

• Organization: Microsoft Corporation (AS8075)
• Network: MSFT (20.33.0.0/16)
• Infrastructure Type: CloudCompute (Microsoft Azure)
• Location: Virginia, US (36.67°N, -78.93°W)
• Network Classification: Cloud-hosted infrastructure with no open services detected

## Risk Assessment

• Overall Risk Score: 25 (Low Risk)
• Abuse Confidence Score: Not applicable (cloud infrastructure)
• Blacklist Status: Clean (0 blacklists)
• DNSBL Listings: 1 of 8 total lists
• Known Campaigns: None identified

## Historical Signal Analysis

Analysis of 15 signal observations revealed the following temporal patterns:

• June 21, 2026: Active threat indicators detected with 6 associated threat pulse matches via AlienVault OTX
• June 16, 2026: Subnet analysis confirmed "mostly_clean" classification with 0.3333 abuse density
• Ownership Stability: No ownership changes observed during observation period

## Network Neighborhood Analysis

The /24 subnet (20.55.223.0.0/24) contains:

• Total Siblings: 3
• Active Siblings: 0
• Threat Siblings: 1
• Abuse Density: 0.3333
• Classification: Mostly clean
• Neighbor IPs: 20.55.223.176 (risk 25), 20.55.223.214 (risk 25)

All neighbors exhibit low risk scores consistent with Microsoft Azure infrastructure patterns.

## Relationship Graph

Four relationships identified, all confirming network affiliation with Microsoft Corporation (MSFT). No external organizational or certificate relationships detected.

## Technical Observations

• Open Ports: None detected
• DNS Resolution: No PTR hostnames, no forward resolution
• TLS Certificates: Not configured
• HTTP Services: Not detected
• Control Plane: BGP prefix 20.48.0.0/12, route stability flags indicate non-static routing
• Traceroute: 17 hops with 7 timed-out hops through Comcast transit

## Recommended Actions

No specific firewall rules or blocking recommendations generated. The IP is classified as Microsoft Azure infrastructure with low risk profile. Monitor for changes in threat signal associations.

## Intelligence Context

This IP represents legitimate Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure. The low risk score combined with Microsoft ownership suggests normal cloud service operations. However, the presence of threat pulse associations warrants continued monitoring. The subnet shows minimal abuse density, supporting the conclusion that this IP operates within legitimate cloud service boundaries.

Classification: Low Risk - Cloud Infrastructure

Recommended Action: Monitor; no immediate blocking required

This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.