162.216.149.18
162.216.149.18 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 18.149.216.162.bc.googleusercontent.com. As of October 6, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (25/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
# IP Intelligence Briefing: 162.216.149.18/32
## Executive Summary
The IP address 162.216.149.18 is a Google Cloud infrastructure endpoint classified as Low Risk with a risk score of 25. The address operates within the 162.216.148.0/22 CIDR block (GOOGLE-CLOUD, ASN 396982) and is hosted in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, United States. Overall threat posture indicates minimal immediate concern, though limited blacklist presence warrants monitoring.
## Infrastructure Profile
- Organization: Google LLC (GOOGLE-CLOUD)
- ASN: 396982
- Location: US, SC, Moncks Corner (33.21°N, -80.17°W)
- CIDR Block: 162.216.148.0/22
- Infrastructure Type: Cloud Compute
- DNS Resolution: 18.149.216.162.bc.googleusercontent.com
## Risk Assessment
- Overall Risk Score: 25 (Low Risk)
- Abuse Confidence: Not classified as known attacker, spam source, or Tor exit node
- Threat Indicators: None identified
- Campaign Correlation: No known campaign matches
- Blacklist Status: Listed on 1 of 8 DNSBL lists (max severity: high)
## Neighborhood Analysis
The /24 subnet (162.216.149.18/24) contains 87 sibling IPs with an abuse density of 0.1818, classified as mostly_clean. Risk distribution across neighbors shows:
- 76 IPs: Low risk (score 0-25)
- 5 IPs: Medium risk (score 50)
- 0 IPs: High risk
Notable neighbors include 162.216.149.3, 162.216.149.7, 162.216.149.19 (all risk score 25) and 162.216.149.14 (risk score 50).
## Temporal Observations
- Total Observations: 23 signals
- Recent Activity: Observed activity on 2026-08-12 with consistent Google Cloud ASN attribution
- Route Stability: Route changes recorded over 30-day period
- Threat Persistence: Not persistently malicious
## Recommended Actions
- Monitoring: Continue standard monitoring for DNSBL-related activity
- Firewall: No immediate blocking required; low-risk Google Cloud infrastructure
- Investigation: Monitor for any changes in blacklist status or emergence of new threat indicators
- Correlation: Cross-reference with other Google Cloud IPs showing similar patterns
## Conclusion
162.216.149.18 represents legitimate Google Cloud infrastructure with minimal threat indicators. The limited DNSBL presence requires awareness but does not warrant immediate blocking. The neighborhood analysis confirms this is part of a predominantly clean subnet. SOC analysts should maintain standard logging and monitoring practices.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
🏢 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 | 18.149.216.162.bc.googleusercontent.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | 18.149.216.162.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 | Hosting — Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
🔌 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 | 17% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 14% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 14% | 10 | 16 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Moderate (55%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-18 05:29:43 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-06 05:27:08 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-10-06 05:27:28 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 23 |
| Total Observations | 27 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 162.216.149.18
Who owns the IP address 162.216.149.18?
162.216.149.18 is registered to Google LLC. The address falls within the 162.216.148.0/22 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 162.216.149.18 located?
Geolocation data places 162.216.149.18 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 162.216.149.18 malicious or safe?
162.216.149.18 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 162.216.149.18?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 162.216.149.18 is 18.149.216.162.bc.googleusercontent.com. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
Is 162.216.149.18 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
162.216.149.18 is classified as cloud infrastructure and hosting infrastructure based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.