INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: IP 40.77.167.3/32
Classification: Low Risk | Generated: [Current Date]
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## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IP 40.77.167.3 is a Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure endpoint assigned to Microsoft Corporation (ASN 8075). The address resolves to MSN bot crawler infrastructure and presents low risk (Risk Score: 25) with no active threat indicators detected. No blocking or filtering action is required based on current threat intelligence.
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## OWNERSHIP & GEOLOCATION
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Organization | Microsoft Corporation |
| ASN | 8075 |
| Location | Virginia, United States |
| Coordinates | 36.67° N, 78.93° W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| RIR | ARIN |
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## NETWORK CLASSIFICATION
- Infrastructure Type: Cloud Compute (Microsoft Azure)
- Network Role: Firewalled / No Services
- Cloud Provider: Microsoft Azure
- CDN/Proxy/VPN: Not detected
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
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## DNS & RESOLUTION
| Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| PTR Hostname | msnbot-40-77-167-3.search.msn.com |
| Forward Resolution | ms nbot-40-77-167-3.search.msn.com |
| Domain | msn.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes |
| SPF Record | Present |
| DMARC Record | Present |
| Email Auth | Validated |
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## CONTROL PLANE ANALYSIS
| Metric | Status |
|---|---|
| BGP Prefix | 40.76.0.0/14 |
| Origin ASN | 8075 (Microsoft) |
| AS Path | 34549 β 8075 |
| Route Stability | Stable |
| RPKI State | Not Evaluated |
| DNSSEC Valid | Yes |
| DNSBL Listed | 1 of 8 total lists |
| Operator Score | 0.5652 (Moderate) |
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## THREAT INDICATORS
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not Available
- Blacklist Count: 0
- Known Campaigns: None
- Threat Feeds: None
- Threat Indicators: None
- Persistence: No Persistent Malicious Behavior
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## NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS (40.77.167.0/24)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Subnet Abuse Density | 0.3523 (Moderate) |
| Subnet Classification | Mixed |
| Total Siblings | 88 IPs |
| Active Siblings | 44 |
| Threat Siblings | 31 |
| Inherited Risk | 14 |
Risk Distribution in Subnet:
- High Risk: 0
- Medium Risk: 11
- Low Risk: 78
Notable neighbors include 40.77.167.1 (Risk: 50) and 40.77.167.2 (Risk: 40), both showing elevated risk scores within the subnet.
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## OBSERVATION HISTORY
Total Observations: 24 signals
Recent Activity (2026-06-15):
- 04:43 UTC: Cloud infrastructure classification (Microsoft Azure, confidence 0.85)
- 02:27 UTC: Subnet abuse density and classification signal (confidence 0.75)
- 02:25 UTC: Control plane operator assessment (score 0.5652, confidence 0.85)
- 02:25 UTC: Comprehensive profile assessment (7 dimensions, confidence 0.28)
- 02:24 UTC: BGP routing signal (prefix 40.76.0.0/14, confidence 0.95)
Temporal Indicators:
- Ownership Changes: 0
- Threat Persistence Days: 0
- Threat Observation Count: 1
- Persistently Malicious: No
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## RELATIONSHIP GRAPH
Total Relationships: 38
Primary relationship type: Same Network (MSFT)
Multiple Microsoft network associations confirmed through relationship analysis.
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## SECURITY ACTIONS
Recommended Actions: None
Firewall Rules: Not Required
Assessment: No specific blocking or filtering actions recommended. The IP presents as legitimate Microsoft Azure infrastructure with no active threat signals.
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## INTELLIGENCE ASSESSMENT
IP 40.77.167.3 is a Microsoft Azure cloud endpoint associated with MSN bot crawler operations. The infrastructure is properly configured with valid DNSSEC, SPF, and DMARC records. No threat indicators or malicious activity detected. While the /24 subnet shows moderate abuse density (0.3523) with 31 threat siblings, the target IP itself maintains low risk status.
Recommendation: Allow traffic with standard logging. Monitor for behavioral anomalies consistent with Azure infrastructure patterns.
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END OF BRIEFING
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π’ Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Microsoft Corporation |
| ASN | AS8075 |
| Network Name | β |
| CIDR Block | 40.76.0.0/14 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | β |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
π DNS Intelligence
| PTR | msnbot-40-77-167-3.search.msn.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes β FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | msnbot-40-77-167-3.search.msn.com |
π DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 100% (Excellent) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Present |
βοΈ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Tier 3 β Basic operator with some routing infrastructure |
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 | 25% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 24% | 2 | 3 |
| services | 20% | 2 | 3 |
| ownership | 20% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 27% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 31% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 25% | 11 | 19 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
π Observation Timeline π Live
| First Seen | 2026-05-17 03:08:48 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-06-28 04:31:03 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-06-29 04:36:16 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 25 |
| Total Observations | 31 |
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