52.96.88.248 is an IPv4 address announced by AS8075, with approximate network location Toronto, Canada. It belongs to datacenter or hosting infrastructure. As of November 12, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Registered holder | Microsoft Corporation |
| ASN | AS8075 |
| Network Name | MSFT |
| CIDR Block | 52.96.0.0/12 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Network registration country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR Record | No PTR |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
DNS Posture
Results describe the queried names. SPF, DMARC and CAA are domain policies, not requirements for every IP. DNSSEC here describes reverse DNS; inconclusive validation does not mean unsigned.
Not assessed: 0 conclusive IP DNS checks.
| spf | Not checked |
| dmarc | Not checked |
| fcrDns | Not checked |
| dnssec | Not checked |
| caa | Not checked |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Single-Service Host |
| Network Tier | Hosting — Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | http | tcp | — |
| Closed Ports | 22, 25, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (1 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | Web server detected |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS8075 |
| Network Prefix | 52.96.0.0/14 |
| Route mapping | Found |
| HSTS | Not detected |
| CSP | Not detected |
| HTTP/2 | Not detected |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-11-12 23:45:30 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-12 23:45:30 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-12 23:56:41 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 15 |
| Total Observations | 15 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 52.96.88.248
Who owns the IP address 52.96.88.248?
52.96.88.248 is registered to Microsoft Corporation. The address falls within the 52.96.0.0/12 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 52.96.88.248 located?
Geolocation data places 52.96.88.248 in Toronto, ON, Canada. The local time zone is America/Toronto. IP geolocation is approximate, not a precise physical address. Registration country and certificate organization addresses do not establish service location.
Is 52.96.88.248 malicious or safe?
52.96.88.248 currently carries a low risk assessment, meaning no significant threat indicators have been observed. This assessment is generated from continuously collected signals and can change over time.
What ports are open on 52.96.88.248?
Responsive ports observed on 52.96.88.248 include 80. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.
Is 52.96.88.248 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
52.96.88.248 is classified as cloud infrastructure and hosting infrastructure based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.