# IP Intelligence Briefing: 4.206.147.156/32
Classification: Low Risk | Report Date: 2026-08-12
## Executive Summary
IP address 4.206.147.156 is a Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure endpoint located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The IP presents a low-risk profile (risk score: 25) with no active threat indicators, no known attack campaigns, and zero blacklist hits at the time of analysis. No immediate blocking action is recommended.
## Technical Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **IP Address** | 4.206.147.156/32 |
| **Organization** | Microsoft Corporation (AS8075) |
| **Network** | MSFT (4.192.0.0/12) |
| **Geolocation** | Toronto, ON, CA |
| **Infrastructure Type** | Microsoft Azure CloudCompute |
| **Risk Score** | 25 (Low Risk) |
| **Abuse Confidence** | Not applicable |
| **Blacklist Status** | Clean (0 hits) |
## Network Context
The IP resides within the Microsoft Azure cloud computing infrastructure. The /24 neighborhood (4.206.147.0.0/24) shows zero abuse density and is classified as "clean." No neighboring IPs within the same subnet have been identified as malicious. The IP is associated exclusively with Microsoft (MSFT) network relationships.
## Service Footprint
| Service | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| SSH (22/tcp) | Open | OpenSSH_8.2p1 Ubuntu-4ubuntu0.13 |
| HTTP/HTTPS | Not detected | No web services active |
| TLS Certificate | None | No certificate detected |
## Threat Intelligence
- Active Threat Indicators: None
- Known Campaigns: None
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Historical Threat Persistence: 0 days
## Historical Observation
Analysis of 19 historical observations indicates stable cloud infrastructure behavior:
- Geolocation: Consistently resolved to Toronto, ON, CA
- Cloud Provider: Microsoft Azure confirmed across multiple signals
- Operator Score: Minimal (0.1304)
- DNSSEC: Valid
- Route Stability: Unstable (flagged as not route-stable)
One historical observation recorded a blacklist listing with "high" severity across 8 total lists. However, current profile indicates zero active blacklist hits.
## Security Recommendations
Given the low-risk profile and Microsoft Azure infrastructure classification:
- No immediate blocking required
- Monitor for anomalous outbound connections from your network to this IP
- Standard cloud service monitoring applies; no special firewall rules needed
## Conclusion
IP 4.206.147.156 is a legitimate Microsoft Azure cloud endpoint with no indicators of compromise. The IP should be permitted through security controls unless specific traffic patterns warrant additional scrutiny.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
๐ข 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 |
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 | Single-Service Host |
| Network Tier | Hosting โ Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
๐ Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | ssh | tcp | |
| Closed Ports | 25, 80, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (1 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | โ |
| HTTP Title | โ |
| SSH Version | SSH-2.0-OpenSSH_8.2p1 Ubuntu-4ubuntu0.13 |
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 | 30% | 2 | 3 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 19% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 17% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 22% | 10 | 14 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
๐ Observation Timeline ๐ Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-27 15:46:50 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-12 21:43:38 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-12 21:52:19 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 18 |
| Total Observations | 20 |
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