# INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 20.79.30.30/32
Classification: Moderate Risk | Date: 2026-08-06
## Executive Summary
IP 20.79.30.30 is a Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure endpoint registered to Microsoft Corporation (ASN 8075). The address carries a moderate risk score of 50/100, with no active threat indicators detected. No malicious activity, blacklisting, or abuse patterns were observed during analysis.
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## Ownership & Network Classification
- Organization: Microsoft Corporation
- ASN: 8075 (MSFT)
- Network Range: 20.33.0.0/16 (MSFT)
- Infrastructure Type: Cloud Compute / Microsoft Azure
- Registration RIR: ARIN
- Contact: Abuse contact available via RDAP
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## Geolocation & Network Role
- Country: Germany (DE)
- Region: Hesse
- City: Frankfurt am Main
- Coordinates: 50.1169°N, 8.6837°E
- Geolocation Accuracy: 2500km radius (consensus validated)
- Network Role: Cloud hosting infrastructure
- Connection Type: Firewalled / No active services detected
- DNS Resolution: No PTR records; no forward resolution
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## Threat Intelligence
- Risk Score: 50/100 (Moderate Risk)
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not applicable
- Threat Indicators: None detected
- Blacklist Status: Listed on 2 of 8 DNSBLs
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Associated Campaigns: None
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## Control Plane Analysis
- Origin ASN: 8075 (Microsoft)
- BGP Prefix: 20.64.0.0/10
- Route Stability: Not stable
- DNSSEC Validation: Valid
- Operator Score: 0.1304 (Minimal)
- IRR Consistency: Not evaluated
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## Observation History (14 signals recorded)
Recent observations (2026-08-06) indicate stable infrastructure behavior with no persistent malicious activity. Geolocation signals show minor discrepancies between claimed and observed coordinates. No ownership changes detected; threat persistence days at zero.
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## Neighborhood Analysis
- Subnet: 20.79.30.30/24
- Sibling IPs: 0 active neighbors
- Abuse Density: 0 (No abuse in neighborhood)
- Threat Siblings: 0
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## Recommended Security Actions
Risk Score: 50/100 β Moderate risk warrants consideration for filtering
Recommended firewall rules based on risk profile:
```bash
# iptables
iptables -A INPUT -s 20.79.30.30 -j DROP
# nftables
nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 20.79.30.30 drop
# nginx
deny 20.79.30.30;
```
Cloud Provider Recommendations:
- Cloudflare WAF: Block IP with expression `ip.src eq 20.79.30.30`
- AWS WAF: Add 20.79.30.30/32 to block list
- pfSense: Configure 20.79.30.30/32 block rule
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## Analyst Notes
This IP belongs to Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure and presents moderate risk primarily due to DNSBL listings (2/8 lists). No active attack patterns, malware distribution, or abuse indicators detected. The IP operates as cloud compute infrastructure with no open services or ports. SOC teams should evaluate business context before implementing blocking rulesβlegitimate Azure services may traverse this range. If blocking is required, monitor for legitimate traffic patterns before enforcing permanent restrictions.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
π’ 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 |
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 | 24% | 2 | 2 |
| routing | 17% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 24% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 17% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 25% | 10 | 13 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
π Observation Timeline π Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-31 13:32:08 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-13 01:37:36 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-13 02:00:14 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 18 |
| Total Observations | 20 |
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