20.65.194.169 is an IPv4 address operated by Microsoft Corporation (AS8075), geolocated to San Antonio, United States. It belongs to datacenter or hosting infrastructure with reverse DNS name azpdsskoka36.stretchoid.com. As of September 14, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (25/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
# IP Intelligence Briefing: 20.65.194.169
## Executive Summary
IP 20.65.194.169 is a low-risk Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure endpoint. The address operates within Microsoft's global network (ASN 8075) and maintains consistent low-risk characteristics across observation history. No active threat indicators or malicious behavior detected.
## Threat Assessment
- Risk Score: 25 (Low Risk)
- Classification: Legitimate Cloud Infrastructure
- Provider: Microsoft Corporation
- Geolocation: United States (San Antonio, TX)
- Network Role: Microsoft Azure Cloud Compute
## Technical Profile
- Organization: Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)
- CIDR Block: 20.33.0.0/16
- DNS Resolution: azpdsskoka36.stretchoid.com
- Services: No open ports detected; service banner shows "Firewalled / No Services"
- Threat Indicators: None (0 blacklist hits, not a Tor exit, not a known attacker)
- Campaign Association: No correlation to known threat campaigns
## Behavioral History
Analysis of 21 observations indicates stable, consistent behavior:
- No escalation in threat profile over time
- Recent classification (as of 2026-08-11): "mostly_clean"
- Abuse density within subnet: 0.1481 (low)
- No persistent malicious activity detected
## Network Context
Subnet Analysis (20.65.194.0/24):
- 26 sibling IPs identified
- Abuse density: 0 (predominantly clean)
- Risk distribution: 0 high-risk, 2 medium-risk, 22 low-risk
- The subnet demonstrates typical Microsoft Azure infrastructure characteristics
## Relationship Mapping
Multiple DNS associations point to azpdsskoka36.stretchoid.com, consistent with Microsoft Azure infrastructure patterns. No anomalous relationships or peerings to external threat actors identified.
## Recommended Actions
No immediate security actions required. This IP represents legitimate Microsoft cloud infrastructure. Standard monitoring protocols apply. No firewall rules or block recommendations generated based on current risk profile.
## Conclusion
IP 20.65.194.169 is confirmed as legitimate Microsoft Azure infrastructure with a low-risk profile. No defensive action required beyond routine network monitoring.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Microsoft Corporation |
| ASN | AS8075 |
| Network Name | MSFT |
| CIDR Block | 20.33.0.0/16 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | azpdsskoka36.stretchoid.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | azpdsskoka36.stretchoid.com |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 60% (Good) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Present |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Hosting — Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
🔌 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 | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS8075 |
| Network Prefix | 20.64.0.0/10 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 36% | 2 | 5 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 20% | 2 | 3 |
| ownership | 20% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 22% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 25% | 2 | 4 |
| Overall | 22% | 10 | 19 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-02 16:28:16 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-09 03:27:36 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-09-14 05:02:34 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 23 |
| Total Observations | 29 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 20.65.194.169
Who owns the IP address 20.65.194.169?
20.65.194.169 is registered to Microsoft Corporation. The address falls within the 20.33.0.0/16 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 20.65.194.169 located?
Geolocation data places 20.65.194.169 in San Antonio, TX, United States. The local time zone is America/Chicago. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 20.65.194.169 malicious or safe?
20.65.194.169 currently carries a low risk assessment, meaning no significant threat indicators have been observed. This assessment is generated from continuously collected signals and can change over time.
What is the hostname for 20.65.194.169?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 20.65.194.169 is azpdsskoka36.stretchoid.com. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
Is 20.65.194.169 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
20.65.194.169 is classified as cloud infrastructure and hosting infrastructure based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.