IP INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 104.155.0.246/32
Classification: Moderate Risk | Report Date: 2026-08-12
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**EXECUTIVE SUMMARY**
IP address 104.155.0.246 is registered to Google LLC (Google Cloud Infrastructure) with a moderate risk score of 40/100. The IP resolves to Google's content delivery domain (googleusercontent.com) and is associated with Google Cloud network space. While the broader subnet maintains a clean classification, recent observations indicate the IP has been listed on DNS blacklists.
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**NETWORK IDENTIFICATION**
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **IP Address** | 104.155.0.246/32 |
| **Organization** | Google LLC |
| **ASN** | 396982 |
| **Network Range** | 104.154.0.0/15 |
| **Geolocation** | St. Ghislain, Walloon Region, Belgium (BE) |
| **CIDR Block** | 104.155.0.0/20 |
| **DNS Classification** | googleusercontent.com (reverse: 246.0.155.104.bc.googleusercontent.com) |
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**THREAT ASSESSMENT**
| Metric | Status |
|---|---|
| **Overall Risk Score** | 40 (Moderate) |
| **Abuse Confidence** | Not reported |
| **DNSBL Listings** | 2 of 8 total lists |
| **Threat Indicators** | None detected |
| **Known Campaigns** | None identified |
| **Tor Exit Node** | No |
| **Known Attacker** | No |
| **Spam Source** | No |
Risk Breakdown:
- Provider Score: 0
- Authority Score: 0
- Operator Score: 0.3478 (Basic)
- ISP Classification: Provider (Google Cloud)
- Infrastructure Type: Unknown
- Service Status: Firewalled/No Services Detected
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**NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS**
Subnet 104.155.0.246/24 assessment:
- Abuse Density: 0%
- Classification: Clean
- Active Siblings: 1
- Threat Siblings: 0
- Inherited Risk: 0
The /24 subnet shows no broader malicious activity, indicating this IP is an isolated finding rather than part of a coordinated campaign.
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**OBSERVATION HISTORY**
- Total Observations: 22
- Recent Activity (2026-08-12):
- DNSBL listing detected (high severity, 1 of 8 lists)
- DNSSEC validation: Valid
- CAA records present
- Historical Trend: Subnet classified as clean as of 2026-08-05; recent DNSBL activity represents new threat indicators.
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**RELATIONSHIP MAPPING**
- DNS Associations: 246.0.155.104.bc.googleusercontent.com (multiple records)
- Network Associations: GOOGLE-CLOUD (repeated)
- External Links: None detected
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**RECOMMENDED ACTIONS**
Firewall Rules Generated:
```
iptables -A INPUT -s 104.155.0.246 -j DROP
nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 104.155.0.246 drop
nginx: deny 104.155.0.246;
pfSense: 104.155.0.246/32
```
Decision Matrix:
| Severity Level | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| **Low-Moderate Risk** | Block at perimeter firewall or allow with monitoring |
| **Context Consideration** | Google Cloud infrastructure may be legitimate; verify against traffic patterns |
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**SOC ANALYST NOTES**
1. Context: IP is part of Google Cloud infrastructure with legitimate reverse DNS resolution to googleusercontent.com.
2. Threat Indicators: 2 DNSBL listings warrant attention but lack associated threat indicators (malware, spam, scanning).
3. Isolation: No neighboring IPs in /24 subnet show malicious activity.
4. Action: Implement blocking at perimeter firewall if risk tolerance requires; monitor for traffic patterns consistent with malicious activity.
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๐ข Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Google LLC |
| ASN | AS396982 |
| Network Name | GOOGLE-CLOUD |
| CIDR Block | 104.154.0.0/15 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
๐ DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 246.0.155.104.bc.googleusercontent.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes โ FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | 246.0.155.104.bc.googleusercontent.com |
๐ DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 100% (Excellent) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Present |
โ๏ธ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Tier 3 โ Basic operator with some routing infrastructure |
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 | 21% | 2 | 2 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 19% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 17% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 21% | 10 | 13 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
๐ Observation Timeline ๐ Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-27 09:38:35 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-12 21:22:41 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-12 21:26:46 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 20 |
| Total Observations | 22 |
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