# INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 40.76.191.134/32
Classification: Cloud Infrastructure IP
Risk Level: LOW (Risk Score: 25)
Date: 2026-08-12
Analyst: IPDebrief Intelligence Team
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## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IP 40.76.191.134 is a Microsoft Azure cloud compute resource with low-risk characteristics. The IP demonstrates stable ownership under Microsoft Corporation (AS8075) and exhibits no active threat indicators. No malicious activity detected in the /24 neighborhood. SOC teams may treat as benign cloud infrastructure.
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## OWNERSHIP AND NETWORK CLASSIFICATION
- Organization: Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)
- ASN: 8075
- CIDR Block: 40.74.0.0/15
- Network Role: Microsoft Azure Cloud Compute
- Infrastructure Type: CloudCompute
- Geolocation: Washington, VA, US (Coordinates: 37.43°N, -78.66°W)
The IP is confirmed as Microsoft Azure infrastructure with no proxy, VPN, or residential characteristics. The network is classified as cloud compute with hosting capabilities enabled.
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## THREAT ASSESSMENT
| Category | Finding |
|---|---|
| Risk Score | 25 (Low) |
| Blacklist Count | 0 |
| Known Campaigns | None |
| Tor Exit Node | No |
| Known Attacker | No |
| Spam Source | No |
| Abuse Confidence | Not applicable (clean) |
No threat indicators detected. The IP does not appear on any threat feeds. DNSBL analysis shows 1 listing out of 8 total lists, likely associated with parent block filtering rather than direct compromise.
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## NETWORK NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS
Subnet: 40.76.191.0/24
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Abuse Density | 0 (Clean) |
| Classification | Clean |
| Total Siblings | 3 |
| Active Siblings | 3 |
| Threat Siblings | 0 |
Neighbor Risk Distribution:
- 40.76.191.160: Risk Score 15 (Low)
- 40.76.191.165: Risk Score 25 (Low)
No malicious activity detected in the /24 neighborhood. All neighboring IPs show low risk scores consistent with legitimate cloud infrastructure.
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## OBSERVATION HISTORY
Total Observations: 21
| Date | Signal Type | Key Findings |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-12 | Threat Signal | Microsoft Azure, US, confidence 0.75 |
| 2026-08-12 | Operator Score | Minimal (0.1304), DNSSEC valid |
| 2026-08-05 | Network Role | Microsoft Azure Cloud, is_cdn=false |
| 2026-08-05 | Geolocation | US, confidence 0.35 |
Ownership has remained stable under Microsoft Corporation. No significant changes in network role or classification observed over the observation period.
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## TECHNICAL DETAILS
DNS Status:
- PTR Hostnames: None resolved
- Forward Resolution: 0 records
- Hosted Domains: 0
- Email Auth: No SPF/DMARC records
Services:
- Open Ports: None detected
- TLS Certificate: Not observed
- HTTP Title: Not observed
- Service Purpose: Firewalled / No Services
Control Plane:
- Route Stable: No
- DNSSEC Valid: Yes
- Operator Score: 0.1304 (Minimal)
- RPKI State: Not applicable
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## SECURITY RECOMMENDATIONS
No blocking or filtering recommended.
The IP address represents legitimate Microsoft Azure infrastructure with:
- Low risk profile (25)
- Clean neighborhood classification
- No threat indicators
- No active malicious campaigns
Standard cloud security best practices apply. If traffic from this IP exhibits suspicious behavior at the application layer, investigate at that level rather than blocking the source IP.
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## ACTION ITEMS
1. Monitor: Continue monitoring for any changes in risk profile
2. Correlate: No immediate correlation with other threat indicators required
3. Block/Allow: No firewall rules required based on IP intelligence alone
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End of Briefing
*This intelligence was generated using IPDebrief threat intelligence platform. Data reflects observations as of 2026-08-12.*
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 | 40.74.0.0/15 |
| 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 | 32% | 2 | 3 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 19% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 17% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 24% | 10 | 14 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
π Observation Timeline π Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-21 12:55:31 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-12 16:03:13 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-12 16:16:49 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 20 |
| Total Observations | 21 |
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