162.216.149.157 is an IPv4 address operated by Google LLC (AS396982), geolocated to Moncks Corner, United States. It belongs to datacenter or hosting infrastructure with reverse DNS name 157.149.216.162.bc.googleusercontent.com. As of October 9, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (25/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
# IP Intelligence Briefing: 162.216.149.157/32
## Executive Summary
Intellectural analysis indicates 162.216.149.157 is a Google Cloud infrastructure endpoint with low-risk reputation. No active threat indicators detected.
## IP Profile Characteristics
- Risk Assessment: Risk score of 0 (Low Risk)
- Provider Score: 0
- Authority Score: 0
- Stability Score: 0
- Geolocation: Moncks Corner, South Carolina, United States (US)
- Infrastructure Provider: Google Cloud
- Network Classification: Cloud infrastructure with no active services exposed
## DNS Resolution Analysis
- PTR Record: 157.149.216.162.bc.googleusercontent.com
- Forward Resolution: Confirmed (1 hostname)
- Email Authentication: SPF and DMARC records present
- DNSBL Status: Listed on 8 DNS blacklists with 0 active listings
## Service Exposure Assessment
- Open Ports: None detected
- TLS Certificate: Not observed
- HTTP Title: Not observed
- Service Purpose: Firewalled / No Services detected
- Connection Type: Unknown
## Threat Intelligence Findings
- Known Attacker: No
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Spam Source: No
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not applicable
- Blacklist Count: 0
- Threat Indicators: None identified
- Known Campaigns: None detected
## Control Plane Analysis
- Origin ASN: 396982
- BGP Prefix: 162.216.149.0/24
- Route Stability: Not stable
- RPKI State: Not assessed
- DNSSEC: Valid
- Operator Score: 0.3478 (Basic)
## Observation History (11 signals observed)
Recent observations (2026-07-24) show:
- Consistent Google Cloud provider identification
- Control plane operator scoring (Basic label)
- Stable geolocation attribution to Moncks Corner, SC
- DNS blacklist monitoring active (8 total lists, 0 current listings)
## Relationship Graph
- DNS Association: 157.149.216.162.bc.googleusercontent.com
- Related Entities: 1 hostname relationship identified
## Neighborhood Analysis (162.216.149.0/24)
- Total Neighbors: 73 IPs in /24 subnet
- Abuse Density: 0
- Risk Distribution:
- High Risk: 0
- Medium Risk: 1
- Low Risk: 68
- Notable Neighbors:
- 162.216.149.14: Risk score 25, Authority score 90
- 162.216.149.19: Risk score 25, Authority score 90
- Threat Siblings: 0
## Recommended Actions
No immediate security actions required. IP demonstrates clean threat profile with no active malicious activity.
## Intelligence Narrative
The target IP 162.216.149.157 operates within Google Cloud infrastructure in South Carolina with no detected threat indicators. The IP maintains a clean reputation profile with zero risk score and no active blacklist entries. Service exposure assessment indicates no open ports or active services, consistent with firewalled cloud infrastructure. The neighborhood analysis reveals 73 sibling IPs in the /24 subnet with minimal abuse activity (0% abuse density). One neighbor (162.216.149.14) and another (162.216.149.19) show elevated risk scores of 25, warranting periodic monitoring but not immediate concern. DNS resolution confirms legitimate Google Cloud infrastructure with proper email authentication records. Historical signals demonstrate consistent infrastructure characteristics with no evidence of malicious behavior or campaign participation.
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🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Google LLC |
| ASN | AS396982 |
| Network Name | GOOGLE-CLOUD |
| CIDR Block | 162.216.148.0/22 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 157.149.216.162.bc.googleusercontent.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | 157.149.216.162.bc.googleusercontent.com |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 80% (Excellent) |
| SPF | 2/2 domains |
| DMARC | 2/2 domains |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| CAA | Present |
| Domains Checked | 2 domains |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Tier 3 — Basic operator with some routing infrastructure |
🔌 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 | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS396982 |
| Network Prefix | 162.216.149.0/24 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| routing | 19% | 1 | 2 |
| services | 19% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 13% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 19% | 2 | 2 |
| Overall | 21% | 10 | 14 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Moderate (55%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-07 18:42:56 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-09 05:37:40 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-10-09 05:39:24 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 20 |
| Total Observations | 22 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 162.216.149.157
Who owns the IP address 162.216.149.157?
162.216.149.157 is registered to Google LLC. The address falls within the 162.216.148.0/22 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 162.216.149.157 located?
Geolocation data places 162.216.149.157 in Moncks Corner, SC, United States. The local time zone is America/New_York. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 162.216.149.157 malicious or safe?
162.216.149.157 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 is the hostname for 162.216.149.157?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 162.216.149.157 is 157.149.216.162.bc.googleusercontent.com. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
Is 162.216.149.157 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
162.216.149.157 is classified as cloud infrastructure based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.