IP INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 34.138.217.59/32
Classification: Moderate Risk (Score: 60/100)
Timestamp: 2026-08-13
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OWNERSHIP & GEOLOCATION
The IP address is owned by Google LLC (ASN 396982), operating within the GOOGL-2 network block (34.128.0.0/10). Geolocation data indicates deployment in North Charleston, South Carolina, US. The IP is classified as a Google Cloud infrastructure asset with no open services exposed. DNS resolution points to `59.217.138.34.bc.googleusercontent.com`.
THREAT INDICATORS
The address is listed on 2 DNSBL feeds out of 8 total checks. Control plane analysis shows route stability concerns with the BGP prefix 34.138.208.0/20.
OBSERVATION HISTORY (22 Total Signals)
Recent activity on 2026-08-13 demonstrates active directory enumeration attempts by external actors:
- 2026-08-13 17:34:30 UTC: 40 404 responses probing `/google-credentials.json` (auto-banned)
- 2026-08-13 17:34:30 UTC: 30 404 responses probing `/privatekey.key`
- 2026-08-13 17:34:29 UTC: 20 404 responses probing `/Dockerfile`
- 2026-08-13 17:34:29 UTC: 10 404 responses probing `/graphql` endpoint (POST method)
- 2026-08-13 17:34:29 UTC: Hit honeypot at `/graphql`
These signals indicate reconnaissance activity targeting potential sensitive configuration files and API endpoints.
NETWORK CONTEXT
Neighboring IP analysis of the /24 subnet (34.138.217.0/24) shows zero discovered neighbors and zero abuse density, suggesting this is an isolated infrastructure node within the Google Cloud environment.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1. Immediate: Increase logging verbosity for traffic from 34.138.217.59
2. Firewall Rule: Block traffic at perimeter:
- `iptables -A INPUT -s 34.138.217.59 -j DROP`
- `nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 34.138.217.59 drop`
- Cloudflare/AWS WAF blocks also recommended
3. Monitoring: Review for any inbound connections attempting to access `/google-credentials.json`, `/privatekey.key`, `/Dockerfile`, or `/graphql` paths from this IP
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ASSESSMENT: The IP presents moderate risk with evidence of automated directory enumeration activity. While the IP is associated with Google Cloud infrastructure, the enumeration attempts suggest either a compromised asset or a third-party scanning operation. Recommend implementing the recommended firewall rules and increasing monitoring until activity subsides.
Analyst: IPDebrief Intelligence
Source: IPDebrief Platform
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
| Honeypot | Trap endpoint probes | 1 |
| Enumeration | Path/resource enumeration | 4 |
π’ Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Google LLC |
| ASN | AS396982 |
| Network Name | GOOGL-2 |
| CIDR Block | 34.128.0.0/10 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
π DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 59.217.138.34.bc.googleusercontent.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes β FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | 59.217.138.34.bc.googleusercontent.com |
π DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 100% (Excellent) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Present |
βοΈ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Web Server |
| Network Tier | Tier 3 β Basic operator with some routing infrastructure |
π Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 443 | https | tcp | β |
| Closed Ports | 22, 25, 80, 3389, 8080, 8443 (1 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | β |
| HTTP Title | β |
π TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | 2026-08-27T13:58:44+00:00 |
| Valid Until | 2026-11-25T13:58:44+00:00 |
π― Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| routing | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 35% | 2 | 2 |
| Overall | 18% | 5 | 5 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) β 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Moderate (55%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
π Observation Timeline π Live
| First Seen | 2026-08-10 05:12:01 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-30 22:47:37 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-30 22:54:09 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 24 |
| Total Observations | 31 |
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