162.216.149.21
162.216.149.21 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 21.149.216.162.bc.googleusercontent.com. As of October 10, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Moderate Risk (50/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
## IP Intelligence Briefing: 162.216.149.21/32
Executive Summary
IP 162.216.149.21 is a Google Cloud infrastructure address classified as Low Risk with a risk score of 25. The IP belongs to Google LLC (ASN 396982) within the GOOGLE-CLOUD network block (162.216.148.0/22). No active threat indicators or malicious campaigns have been detected.
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Network Classification & Ownership
- Organization: Google LLC (ASN 396982)
- Network: GOOGLE-CLOUD, 162.216.148.0/22
- Infrastructure Type: Cloud Compute
- Geolocation: Moncks Corner, SC, US (Americas/New York timezone)
- Registration Date: Allocated 2013-07-02 via ARIN
Current Risk Profile
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Overall Risk Score | 25 (Low) |
| Provider Score | 0 |
| Authority Score | 0 |
| Abuse Confidence | Not applicable |
| Blacklist Count | 1 of 8 DNSBLs |
Network Services & DNS
- Open Ports: None detected (Firewalled/No Services)
- PTR Hostname: 21.149.216.162.bc.googleusercontent.com
- Forward Resolution: Confirmed (googleusercontent.com)
- Email Authentication: SPF and DMARC records present
- TLS Certificates: None observed
Neighborhood Analysis (/24: 162.216.149.0/24)
- Total Sibling IPs: 88 (82 active)
- Abuse Density: 0.1818 (Low)
- Classification: Mostly Clean
- Risk Distribution: 0 High / 5 Medium / 76 Low risk
- Inherited Risk: 7 (Minimal)
Notable neighbors include 162.216.149.3, 162.216.149.7, and 162.216.149.18 (all risk score 25), indicating consistent low-risk operational patterns across the subnet.
Historical Observations
- Total Signal Count: 23 observations
- Latest Activity: August 12, 2026
- Observation Types: DNS, geolocation, routing, and control plane signals
- Threat Persistence: 0 days (no persistent malicious activity)
- Route Stability: False (route changes observed within 30-day window)
Key Indicators
- DNSBL Listings: 1 listing across 8 monitored lists (max severity: high)
- Campaign Correlation: None
- Known Attacker Status: No
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Spam Source: No
Recommended Actions
Based on the low-risk profile and Google Cloud infrastructure classification:
- No blocking recommended - IP is part of legitimate cloud infrastructure
- Monitor DNSBL listing - Investigate source of single blacklist entry if traffic is observed
- Baseline normal traffic patterns for future anomaly detection
Conclusion
IP 162.216.149.21 represents legitimate Google Cloud infrastructure with no evidence of malicious activity. The subnet demonstrates clean operational patterns with minimal abuse density. No immediate threat mitigation actions are warranted.
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*Intelligence generated from IPDebrief analysis. Data current as of latest available observation.*
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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 | 21.149.216.162.bc.googleusercontent.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | 21.149.216.162.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 |
| Certificates in transparency logs | 0 certificates |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 45% | 2 | 5 |
| routing | 17% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 19% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 32% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 32% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 29% | 10 | 17 |
| Data Coherence | Mixed Signals (65%) — 2 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Moderate (55%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
⚠ High authority score (90) but appears on threat lists (risk 50)
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-18 05:29:43 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-11 22:48:16 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-10-10 22:31:35 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 24 |
| Total Observations | 26 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 162.216.149.21
Who owns the IP address 162.216.149.21?
162.216.149.21 is registered to Google LLC. The address falls within the 162.216.148.0/22 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 162.216.149.21 located?
Geolocation data places 162.216.149.21 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 162.216.149.21 malicious or safe?
162.216.149.21 currently carries a moderate risk assessment, meaning some indicators warrant caution, but the evidence is mixed. This assessment is generated from continuously collected signals and can change over time.
What is the hostname for 162.216.149.21?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 162.216.149.21 is 21.149.216.162.bc.googleusercontent.com. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
Is 162.216.149.21 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
162.216.149.21 is classified as cloud infrastructure and hosting infrastructure based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.