# IP INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 4.205.25.159/32
Date: Current Analysis Period
Classification: LOW RISK - Microsoft Azure Cloud Infrastructure
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## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IP address 4.205.25.159 is identified as Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure (AS8075, Microsoft Corporation) with a current risk score of 25. The IP operates as cloud compute infrastructure with no detected open services or active threat indicators. Historical data indicates prior DNSBL listings that have been resolved.
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## NETWORK CLASSIFICATION & INFRASTRUCTURE
Provider: Microsoft Azure (AS8075)
Infrastructure Type: CloudCompute / Hosting
Network Role: Provider
CIDR Block: 4.192.0.0/12 (Microsoft Azure allocation)
The IP belongs to Microsoft's cloud infrastructure backbone, operating under the 4.192.0.0/12 prefix assignment. The IP is classified as cloud infrastructure with hosting capabilities enabled.
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## GEOLOCATION DATA
Current Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada (43.65°N, -79.38°W)
Timezone: America/Toronto
Geographic Accuracy: 150km radius
RIR: ARIN
Multiple geolocation sources confirm Canadian positioning, though historical observations show US associations during earlier periods of activity.
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## THREAT ASSESSMENT
Current Risk Score: 25 (Low Risk)
Abuse Confidence Score: Not applicable
Blacklist Count: 0 (current)
Known Attacker Status: No
Spam Source Status: No
Tor Exit Node: No
Current Threat Indicators:
- No active threat feeds detected
- No known campaigns correlated
- No threat indicators in real-time feeds
- Reputation sources: None currently active
Historical Threat Context:
Observations from 2026-06-20 indicate the IP was listed on 8 DNSBLs with maximum severity rating of "high" during that period. AlienVault OTX signals showed threat associations during this timeframe. Current status shows no active listings or threat indicators.
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## NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS
Subnet: 4.205.25.159/24
Abuse Density: 0 (mostly_clean classification)
Total Siblings: 1
Active Threat Siblings: 1
Risk Distribution: No high or medium risk neighbors detected
The immediate /24 subnet shows low abuse density with minimal threat presence, consistent with Microsoft Azure's infrastructure reputation.
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## RELATIONSHIP GRAPH
Total Relationships: 17
Primary Association: Microsoft (MSFT) networks
All relationship links point to Microsoft infrastructure networks, confirming the IP's integration within Microsoft's cloud ecosystem. No external organization or certificate relationships detected.
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## SERVICE ENUMERATION
Open Ports: None detected
HTTP Services: None
TLS Certificates: None
Banner Information: None accessible
The IP presents as "Firewalled / No Services" with no detectable open ports or active service enumeration. This is consistent with Microsoft Azure infrastructure behavior where endpoints are typically accessed through API gateways or application layers.
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## OBSERVATION HISTORY
Total Observations: 19 signals
| Date | Signal Type | Key Findings |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-29 | Infrastructure | Microsoft Azure CloudCompute |
| 2026-06-20 | DNSBL | Listed on 8 lists, max severity: high |
| 2026-06-20 | Threat Feeds | AlienVault OTX: 2 pulses detected |
| 2026-06-20 | Geolocation | US-based associations |
The observation timeline shows the IP has been consistently associated with Microsoft Azure infrastructure. The June 20, 2026 period represents a temporary elevated threat state that has since normalized.
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## CONTROL PLANE DATA
Origin ASN: AS8075
BGP Prefix: 4.192.0.0/12
Route Stability: Unstable (not route stable)
RPKI State: Not validated
DNSSEC: Valid
DNSBL Listed: 0 (current) / 8 (historical)
Operator Score: 0.1304 (Minimal)
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## RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Current Risk Level: Low Risk (Score: 25)
Recommended Actions: None at this time
Based on current risk profile and infrastructure classification, no immediate blocking or filtering actions are recommended. The IP operates as legitimate Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure with no active threat indicators.
SOC Analyst Notes:
- Monitor for any changes in DNSBL status or threat feed associations
- Historical elevated threat activity suggests maintaining situational awareness
- Current status consistent with legitimate Microsoft Azure cloud services
- No immediate firewall rule changes required
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END OF BRIEFING
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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 | |||
| 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 | 36% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 24% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 26% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 34% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 23% | 9 | 15 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
๐ Observation Timeline ๐ Live
| First Seen | 2026-05-24 18:41:12 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-06-29 00:37:05 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-06-29 06:40:15 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 18 |
| Total Observations | 21 |
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