52.98.142.242
52.98.142.242 is an IPv4 address operated by MICROSOFT-CORP-MSN-AS-BLOCK - Microsoft Corporation, US (AS8075), with approximate network location Sydney, Australia. It belongs to datacenter or hosting infrastructure. As of November 13, 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 |
| Routing operator | MICROSOFT-CORP-MSN-AS-BLOCK - Microsoft Corporation, US |
| 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.
| caa | Not applicable |
| spf | Unknown / lookup inconclusive attachment.outlook.live.net, attachment.outlook.office.net, hotmail.com, internal.outlook.com, live.com, office.com, office365.com, outlook.com, outlook.office365.com |
| dmarc | Unknown / lookup inconclusive _dmarc.attachment.outlook.live.net, _dmarc.attachment.outlook.office.net, _dmarc.hotmail.com, _dmarc.internal.outlook.com, _dmarc.live.com, _dmarc.office.com, _dmarc.office365.com, _dmarc.outlook.com, _dmarc.outlook.office365.com |
| dnssec | Unknown / lookup inconclusive 242.142.98.52.in-addr.arpa |
| fcrDns | Unknown / lookup inconclusive |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Web Server |
| Network Tier | Hosting — Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | http | tcp | — |
| 443 | https | tcp | — |
| Closed Ports | 22, 25, 3389, 8080, 8443 (2 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | Web server detected |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| Port | Probe target | Certificate finding |
|---|---|---|
| (IP-targeted) | CN=outlook.com, O=Microsoft Corporation, L=Redmond, S=Washington, C=US Historical certificate; current certificate unknown |
| SANs | outlook.com*.hotmail.com*.internal.outlook.com*.live.com*.office.com*.office365.com*.outlook.com*.outlook.office365.comattachment.outlook.live.netattachment.outlook.office.net |
| Valid From | 2026-10-13T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Valid Until | 2027-04-29T23:59:59+00:00 |
| TLS Protocol | Tls13 |
| Cipher Suite | TLS_AES_256_GCM_SHA384 |
| Signature Algorithm | sha256RSA |
| Validity Period | 198 days |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS8075 |
| Network Prefix | 52.96.0.0/14 |
| Route mapping | Found |
| HSTS | Not detected |
| CSP | Not detected |
| HTTP/2 | Enabled |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| routing | 17% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| ownership | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 17% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 29% | 10 | 15 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Fresh
| First Seen | 2026-11-05 05:05:38 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-09 22:34:34 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-13 07:54:19 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Fresh |
| Signal Types | 20 |
| Total Observations | 22 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 52.98.142.242
Who owns the IP address 52.98.142.242?
52.98.142.242 is registered to Microsoft Corporation. The address falls within the 52.96.0.0/12 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 52.98.142.242 located?
Geolocation data places 52.98.142.242 in Sydney, NSW, Australia. The local time zone is Australia/Sydney. IP geolocation is approximate, not a precise physical address. Registration country and certificate organization addresses do not establish service location.
Is 52.98.142.242 malicious or safe?
52.98.142.242 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 52.98.142.242?
Responsive ports observed on 52.98.142.242 include 80, 443. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.
Is 52.98.142.242 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
52.98.142.242 is classified as cloud infrastructure and hosting infrastructure based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.