# IP Intelligence Briefing: 20.78.150.122/32
Classification: Microsoft Azure Cloud Infrastructure | Risk Level: Low | Date: 2026-06-20
## Executive Summary
IP 20.78.150.122 is identified as Microsoft Corporation infrastructure operating within Azure cloud compute services. The IP presents a low-risk profile with a score of 25/100. No active threat indicators, blacklist entries, or malicious behavior detected. The address is part of Microsoft's legitimate cloud service infrastructure.
## Ownership and Network Classification
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Organization** | Microsoft Corporation |
| **ASN** | 8075 |
| **RIR** | ARIN |
| **Geolocation** | Osaka, Japan (JP) |
| **Network Role** | Microsoft Azure Cloud Compute |
| **Infrastructure Type** | Cloud |
| **CIDR Block** | 20.64.0.0/10 (BGP Prefix) |
The IP resolves to Microsoft's enterprise cloud infrastructure. The geolocation indicates placement in Osaka, Japan, consistent with Azure's regional data center deployment strategy.
## Threat Assessment
| Indicator | Status |
|---|---|
| **Risk Score** | 25 (Low Risk) |
| **Blacklist Count** | 0 |
| **DNSBL Listings** | 1 of 8 lists |
| **Known Attacker** | No |
| **Tor Exit Node** | No |
| **Spam Source** | No |
| **Abuse Confidence** | Not applicable |
| **Threat Persistence** | 0 days |
| **Campaign Association** | None |
No threat indicators were observed. The single DNSBL listing does not correlate with active abuse indicators. The IP shows no persistence in malicious activity patterns.
## Network Behavior and Services
- Open Ports: None detected
- Service Status: Firewalled/No Services
- TLS Certificate: Not observed
- HTTP Title: Not observed
- DNS PTR Hostnames: None
- Forward Resolution: Not confirmed
The absence of open ports and services is consistent with cloud compute infrastructure that typically operates behind enterprise firewall rules.
## Neighborhood Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| **Subnet** | 20.78.150.122/24 |
| **Abuse Density** | 0 |
| **Classification** | Mostly Clean |
| **Threat Siblings** | 1 |
| **Active Siblings** | 1 |
| **Total Siblings** | 1 |
The /24 subnet exhibits minimal abuse density. One threat sibling was identified within the subnet neighborhood, but the target IP itself maintains a clean profile.
## Historical Observations
Total Observations: 16 signals over the observation period
Key historical patterns:
- Most recent signals: 2026-06-20
- Subnet classification consistently "mostly_clean"
- No ownership changes detected
- No persistent malicious behavior observed
- Signal confidence levels ranged from 0.20 to 0.85
The historical trajectory indicates stable, low-risk behavior consistent with legitimate cloud infrastructure.
## Relationships
The IP maintains 18 network-level relationships, all classified as "Same Network" with target value "MSFT" (Microsoft). These relationships confirm the IP's integration within Microsoft's broader infrastructure ecosystem.
## Recommended Actions
Current Status: No immediate security actions required
Based on the risk profile and threat indicators:
- No firewall blocking recommended โ This is legitimate Microsoft Azure infrastructure
- No WAF rules required โ No active threats detected
- Monitoring: Continue standard observation for Microsoft cloud services
Note: The IP represents Microsoft's public cloud infrastructure. Blocking may impact legitimate traffic. Allowlist consideration for Microsoft Azure services if traffic filtering is applied.
## Analyst Notes
This IP address is part of Microsoft's Azure cloud service infrastructure. The low-risk score, legitimate ownership, and absence of threat indicators indicate this is not a malicious source. Security teams should treat this as trusted infrastructure. The single DNSBL listing does not correlate with active abuse and may represent historical or false-positive data. No blocking or mitigation actions are warranted.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
๐ข Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Microsoft Corporation |
| ASN | AS8075 |
| Network Name | โ |
| CIDR Block | โ |
| 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 | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 24% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 26% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 25% | 2 | 2 |
| Overall | 20% | 10 | 15 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
๐ Observation Timeline ๐ Live
| First Seen | 2026-05-18 21:28:02 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-06-28 07:56:34 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-06-29 02:02:10 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 17 |
| Total Observations | 21 |
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