162.216.149.73
162.216.149.73 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 73.149.216.162.bc.googleusercontent.com. As of October 7, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (25/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
# IP Intelligence Briefing: 162.216.149.73/32
Classification: LOW RISK | Status: Routine Monitoring
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## Executive Summary
The target IP address 162.216.149.73 is associated with Google Cloud infrastructure and presents a low risk profile (Risk Score: 25/100). No active threat indicators or malicious campaign signatures were observed. The IP is part of a predominantly clean subnet (162.216.149.0/24) with low abuse density.
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## Infrastructure Profile
- Organization: Google LLC (AS396982)
- Network: GOOGLE-CLOUD (162.216.148.0/22)
- Infrastructure Type: CloudCompute
- Geolocation: United States, South Carolina, Moncks Corner
- Network Role: Firewall / No Services Active
- DNS Resolution: googleusercontent.com (reverse confirmed)
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## Threat Indicators Assessment
- Risk Score: 25 (Low Risk)
- Blacklist Count: 0
- Known Campaigns: None detected
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not applicable
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## Neighborhood Context (162.216.149.0/24)
- Subnet Size: 256 IPs
- Abuse Density: 0.1818 (18.18%)
- Classification: Mostly Clean
- Risk Distribution:
- High Risk: 0 IPs
- Medium Risk: 5 IPs
- Low Risk: 76 IPs
- Threat Siblings: 16 IPs with elevated risk scores
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## Historical Signal Analysis
- Total Observations: 28
- Recent Activity: Signals observed through 2026-08-12
- Ownership Stability: No changes recorded
- Threat Persistence: None detected
- Routing Stability: Variable (1 route change in 30-day window)
- GeoValidation: RTT measurements indicate geographic consistency with US East Coast
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## Relationship Mapping
- Primary Association: GOOGLE-CLOUD network
- DNS Hostname: 73.149.216.162.bc.googleusercontent.com
- Certificate Associations: None observed
- Related Campaigns: None identified
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## Recommended Actions
No immediate blocking or filtering actions recommended. The IP represents legitimate cloud infrastructure with no malicious indicators. Standard allow policies apply. Monitor for any changes in risk profile if subsequent observations indicate anomalous behavior.
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Report Generated: Intelligence analysis complete based on IPDebrief tools
Analyst Note: Profile indicates normal Google Cloud service behavior with no indicators of compromise.
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 | 73.149.216.162.bc.googleusercontent.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | 73.149.216.162.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 | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| routing | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| services | 19% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 30% | 3 | 4 |
| reputation | 13% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 28% | 12 | 17 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Moderate (55%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-20 12:27:58 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-07 00:22:56 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-10-07 00:23:47 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 27 |
| Total Observations | 31 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 162.216.149.73
Who owns the IP address 162.216.149.73?
162.216.149.73 is registered to Google LLC. The address falls within the 162.216.148.0/22 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 162.216.149.73 located?
Geolocation data places 162.216.149.73 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 162.216.149.73 malicious or safe?
162.216.149.73 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 162.216.149.73?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 162.216.149.73 is 73.149.216.162.bc.googleusercontent.com. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
Is 162.216.149.73 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
162.216.149.73 is classified as cloud infrastructure and hosting infrastructure based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.