IP Intelligence Briefing: 52.167.144.183
Date: 2026-06-10
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**1. Core Profile**
- Risk Score: 25 (Low Risk)
- Ownership: Microsoft Corporation (ASN 8075)
- Geolocation: Madison, WI, US (inferred via DNS and network signals)
- Network Role: Bingbot botnet (Microsoft infrastructure)
- Threat Indicators: No malicious activity detected (no indicators, blacklists, or campaigns).
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**2. Historical Observations**
- Recent Activity (2026-06-10):
- Linked to Boydton, VA (latitude 36.6534, longitude -78.375) via alienvault-otx.
- ICMP validation failed ("ICMP blocked - unable to validate").
- DNS signals consistently tied to Microsoftβs `msnbot-52-167-144-183.search.msn.com`.
- Trend: No persistent threats or abuse detected over time.
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**3. Relationships**
- DNS Associations:
- `msnbot-52-167-144-183.search.msn.com` (Microsoft-owned domain).
- Network Links:
- Subnet `52.167.144.0/24` (Microsoft-owned CIDR).
- Shared infrastructure with other Microsoft networks (MSFT).
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**4. Neighborhood Analysis**
- Subnet: `52.167.144.0/24` (61 total IPs).
- Abuse Density: 31.15% (19 malicious IPs).
- Neighbors:
- 24 active IPs, 19 flagged as malicious.
- Notable: IPs like `52.167.144.16` (riskScore 40), `52.167.144.18` (riskScore 50).
- Recommendation: Monitor neighboring IPs for potential lateral movement or shared threats.
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**5. Actionable Insights**
- No Immediate Threat: The IP is part of Microsoftβs legitimate Bingbot botnet.
- SOC Recommendations:
- Monitor for unexpected DNS behavior or subdomain anomalies.
- Investigate high-risk neighbors in the `52.167.144.0/24` subnet.
- Ensure no unauthorized access to Microsoft-owned networks.
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End of Briefing
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π’ Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Microsoft Corporation |
| ASN | AS8075 |
| Network Name | β |
| CIDR Block | β |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | β |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
π DNS Intelligence
| PTR | msnbot-52-167-144-183.search.msn.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes β FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | msnbot-52-167-144-183.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 | 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 | 31% | 2 | 2 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 15% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 20% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 22% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 21% | 10 | 13 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
π Observation Timeline π Live
| First Seen | 2026-05-23 00:21:20 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-06-28 20:21:46 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-06-29 08:25:57 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 21 |
| Total Observations | 23 |
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