# IP Intelligence Briefing: 4.204.225.112/32
## Executive Summary
IP address 4.204.225.112 is a Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure endpoint classified as Low Risk with an overall risk score of 25. The IP operates within Microsoft's /12 address block (4.192.0.0/12), registered to Microsoft Corporation (ASN 8075). No active threat indicators, malicious campaigns, or significant abuse patterns were observed.
## Ownership and Infrastructure
- Organization: Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)
- ASN: 8075
- Network Range: 4.192.0.0/12
- Infrastructure Type: CloudCompute (Microsoft Azure)
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada (CA)
- Network Classification: Cloud Provider / Hosting Infrastructure
## Risk Assessment
- Overall Risk Score: 25 (Low Risk)
- Provider Score: 0 (Microsoft infrastructure)
- Authority Score: 0
- Abuse Confidence: Not applicable (legitimate cloud provider)
- Blacklist Status: 0 of 8 major lists (single DNSBL detection noted)
## Threat Indicators
- Known Attacker: No
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Spam Source: No
- Active Campaigns: None detected
- Threat Persistence: 0 days
- Is Persistently Malicious: No
## Network Observations
- Open Ports: None detected
- Services: Firewalled / No accessible services
- DNS Resolutions: None
- Email Reputation: Not scored (no mail services)
- Reverse DNS: None
## Neighborhood Analysis
The /24 subnet (4.204.225.112/24) shows minimal abuse activity:
- Abuse Density: 0.5%
- Total Siblings: 2
- Active Siblings: 2
- Threat Siblings: 1
- Classification: Mostly clean
- Related IP: 4.204.225.251 (risk score 25, authority score 50)
## Historical Signals (21 observations)
Recent observations (August 2026) indicate:
- Traceroute signals successful with 18 hops
- ICMP validation blocked (unable to validate)
- DNSBL detection: 1 listing out of 8 lists checked (max severity: high)
- Operator score: 0.1304 (labeled "Minimal")
## Relationships
The IP maintains 11 relationship entries, all indicating same-network associations with Microsoft infrastructure. No external relationships to other organizations, hostnames, or certificates were identified.
## Recommended Actions
No immediate security actions required. The IP is part of Microsoft Azure's cloud infrastructure with no malicious indicators. Standard monitoring is recommended, but blocking is not advised.
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Status: Low Risk - Standard Monitoring
Classification: Microsoft Azure Cloud Infrastructure
Last Updated: Based on current profile data
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 | 4.192.0.0/12 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR Record | No PTR |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 20% (Poor) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ 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 | 4.192.0.0/12 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 35% | 2 | 5 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 21% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 24% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 19% | 10 | 17 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-08 19:11:46 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-29 01:42:23 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 01:52:58 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 21 |
| Total Observations | 22 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 4.204.225.112
Who owns the IP address 4.204.225.112?
4.204.225.112 is registered to Microsoft Corporation. The address falls within the 4.192.0.0/12 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 4.204.225.112 located?
Geolocation data places 4.204.225.112 in Toronto, ON, Canada. The local time zone is America/Toronto. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 4.204.225.112 malicious or safe?
4.204.225.112 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.
Is 4.204.225.112 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
4.204.225.112 is classified as cloud infrastructure and hosting infrastructure based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.