## IP Intelligence Briefing: 74.248.20.32/32
Classification: Cloud Infrastructure / Microsoft Azure
Risk Assessment: Moderate Risk (Score: 50)
Date: Analysis completed via IPDebrief Intelligence Platform
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Executive Summary
IP 74.248.20.32 belongs to Microsoft Corporation (ASN 8075) and operates within the MSFT network block (74.248.0.0/15). The IP is classified as Microsoft Azure cloud compute infrastructure with hosting capabilities. No active threat indicators were identified, though the IP shows DNSBL listings on 2 of 8 threat feeds.
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Infrastructure Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Organization | Microsoft Corporation |
| ASN | 8075 |
| Network Block | 74.248.0.0/15 |
| Infrastructure Type | CloudCompute (Azure) |
| Hosting Status | Active |
| Geolocation | Warsaw, Poland (PL) |
| RIR | ARIN |
| PTR Resolution | None |
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Threat Indicators
- Blacklist Status: Listed on 2 of 8 DNSBL feeds
- Known Attacker: No
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Spam Source: No
- Abuse Confidence: Not quantified
- Campaign Associations: None identified
- Threat Persistence: 0 days observed
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Neighborhood Analysis
Subnet 74.248.20.0/24 shows minimal abuse activity:
- Abuse Density: 0%
- Total Siblings: 2 IPs
- Threat Siblings: 0
- Active Siblings: 1 (74.248.20.244, Risk Score: 25)
The subnet classification is "clean" with inherited risk of 0.
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Historical Signal Analysis
11 observations recorded since 2026-07-30. Key temporal indicators:
- Ownership Stability: 0 ownership changes
- Route Stability: Inconsistent (isRouteStable: false) despite 0 route changes in 30-day window
- Geoconsensus: Mixed signals (US vs PL geolocation reports)
- Cloud Classification: Confirmed Azure infrastructure with 90% confidence
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Network Classification
- DNS Resolution: No forward resolution confirmed
- Open Ports: None detected
- Services: No active services exposed
- Certificate Authority: None
- Email Reputation: Not configured (no SPF/DMARC records)
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Recommended Actions
SOC Analyst Guidance:
1. Allow with Monitoring: This is Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure. The moderate risk score is primarily due to DNSBL listings, not active threat behavior.
2. Monitor DNSBL Listings: Investigate the 2 DNSBL listings to determine source and relevance.
3. Neighborhood Watch: Monitor sibling IP 74.248.20.244 (risk score 25) for potential correlation.
4. Geo-Validation Required: Geographic signals show inconsistency (US vs PL). Validate actual location if traffic analysis is required.
5. No Immediate Block: No active attack patterns or threat indicators. Standard cloud service traffic should be permitted.
Firewall Rule Consideration: No blocking recommended. This IP represents legitimate Microsoft Azure cloud compute infrastructure. Standard allow rules with logging for forensics are appropriate.
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Intelligence Confidence: High (11 historical signals, consistent ownership data)
Last Updated: 2026-07-30
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
๐ข Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Microsoft Corporation |
| ASN | AS8075 |
| Network Name | MSFT |
| CIDR Block | 74.248.0.0/15 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
๐ DNS Intelligence
| PTR Record | No PTR |
| Forward Confirmed | No โ PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
๐ DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 20% (Poor) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
โ๏ธ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Hosting โ Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
๐ 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 | โ |
| HTTP Title | โ |
๐ TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | โ |
| Valid Until | โ |
๐ฏ Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 36% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 19% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 30% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 28% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 25% | 9 | 14 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
๐ Observation Timeline ๐ Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-27 15:47:05 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-12 21:47:09 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-12 22:04:33 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 19 |
| Total Observations | 21 |
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