# IP Intelligence Briefing: 52.242.192.234/32
Classification: LOW RISK
Date: 2026-06-16
Prepared for: SOC Analyst
Status: Completed Analysis
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## Executive Summary
IP address 52.242.192.234 is a Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure endpoint classified as low risk with a risk score of 25/100. The IP belongs to Microsoft Corporation (AS8075) within the 52.224.0.0/11 CIDR block, geolocated to Des Moines, IA. No active threat indicators were detected across all monitored feeds. The IP demonstrates stable characteristics consistent with legitimate cloud infrastructure operations.
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## Infrastructure Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Owner** | Microsoft Corporation |
| **ASN** | AS8075 (MSFT) |
| **Network Range** | 52.224.0.0/11 |
| **Location** | Des Moines, IA, US |
| **Infrastructure Type** | CloudCompute (Microsoft Azure) |
| **Reputation** | Low Risk |
| **Risk Score** | 25/100 |
| **Cloud Provider** | Microsoft Azure |
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## Threat Assessment
Threat Indicators: None detected
- Blacklist Status: Not blacklisted (0/8 lists)
- DNSBL Listings: 1 of 8 total lists
- Known Attacker: No
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Spam Source: No
- Campaign Association: None identified
Abuse Indicators:
- Abuse confidence score: Null (insufficient data)
- Threat feeds: Empty
- Known campaigns: None correlated
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## Neighborhood Analysis
Subnet: 52.242.192.234/24
- Abuse Density: 0% (clean)
- Threat Siblings: 0
- Active Siblings: 1
- Classification: Clean
- Inherited Risk: 0
The /24 subnet demonstrates no adjacent threat activity, indicating this IP is not part of a coordinated abuse operation.
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## Control Plane Data
- Origin ASN: 8075
- BGP Prefix: 52.224.0.0/11
- Route Stability: Unstable
- Route Changes (30d): 0
- RPKI State: Not validated
- DNSSEC: Valid
- Operator Score: 0.1304 (Minimal)
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## Historical Signal Analysis
Observation Count: 19 signals
Latest Observation: 2026-06-16 06:55:56 UTC
Signal Evolution:
- Network classification signals indicate consistent Azure infrastructure classification
- Geolocation signals confirm Des Moines, IA placement
- Operator score maintained at minimal levels (0.1304)
- No escalation in threat signals observed
- No persistent malicious activity detected
Temporal Risk Profile:
- Ownership changes: 0
- Threat persistence days: 0
- Persistently malicious: False
- Threat observation count: 0
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## Network Role Classification
- Provider: Microsoft Azure
- Hosting: Yes
- Connection Type: Cloud infrastructure
- Services: Firewalled / No services exposed
- Anycast: No
- Bogon: No
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## Recommended Actions
Risk-Based Recommendations: None required
- Risk score (25) indicates low priority for immediate action
- No firewall rules generated by automated analysis
- No specific mitigation required for SOC monitoring
Monitoring Guidance:
- Continue standard monitoring for Microsoft Azure traffic
- No immediate blocking or rate-limiting necessary
- Track for any emerging threat indicators
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## Intelligence Summary
52.242.192.234 represents legitimate Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure with no observable malicious activity. The IP demonstrates all expected characteristics of commercial cloud hosting: low operator score, clean neighborhood, no threat indicators, and consistent Microsoft Corporation ownership. The single DNSBL listing appears to be a false positive or benign listing given the absence of other threat signals.
Disposition: Monitor as normal cloud traffic. No defensive action required at this time.
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*Analysis completed using IPDebrief intelligence platform. All data sourced from automated signal collection and threat feed integration.*
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 | 52.224.0.0/11 |
| 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 | 27% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 19% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 22% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 22% | 10 | 16 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
π Observation Timeline π Live
| First Seen | 2026-05-31 17:24:38 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-06-29 08:54:48 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-06-29 08:59:54 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 22 |
| Total Observations | 22 |
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