# IP Intelligence Briefing: 34.158.79.142
Classification: Cloud Infrastructure IP โ Moderate Risk
Report Date: 2026-06-20
Risk Score: 50/100 (Moderate Risk)
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## 1. IP Overview
34.158.79.142 is a Google Cloud infrastructure address (ASN 396982, Google LLC) operating from the Netherlands geolocation cluster (Eemshaven, NL). The IP is classified as cloud computing infrastructure with hosting capabilities enabled.
Key Attributes:
- Organization: Google LLC
- ASN: 396982 (GOOGL)
- Geolocation: Netherlands (NL) โ Eemshaven
- Infrastructure Type: CloudCompute
- Reverse DNS: 142.79.158.34.bc.googleusercontent.com
- Domain: googleusercontent.com
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## 2. Threat Assessment
Current Threat Profile:
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Blacklist Count: 0
- DNSBL Listed: 1/8 total lists
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not reported
- Threat Indicators: None identified
Control Plane Signals:
- BGP Prefix: 34.158.64.0/18
- Route Stability: False
- Operator Score: 0.3478 (Basic)
- RPKI State: Not evaluated
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## 3. Network Role & Services
Infrastructure Classification:
- Cloud Provider: Google Cloud Platform
- Infrastructure Type: CloudCompute
- Hosting Enabled: Yes
- CDN: No
- Proxy/Tor/VPN: No
- Mobile/Residential: No
- Bogon: No
Service Exposure:
- Open Ports: None detected
- TLS Certificate: None
- HTTP Services: None exposed
- Connection Type: Not applicable
Assessment: This IP functions as a firewalled cloud endpoint with no publicly accessible services. The absence of open ports significantly reduces attack surface.
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## 4. Historical Observations
Observation Count: 25 historical signals
Temporal Analysis:
- Latest Observation: 2026-06-20T10:44:52Z
- Earliest Available: 2026-06-15T10:43:53Z
- Threat Observation Count: 1
- Persistence Duration: 0 days
- Ownership Changes: 0
Signal Trends:
- Cloud infrastructure classification consistently observed
- Geolocation signals stable (Netherlands/Eemshaven)
- DNSSEC validation: Valid
- Control plane signals show basic operator classification
Risk Trajectory: No evidence of escalating threat activity. The IP maintains stable operational characteristics across the observation window.
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## 5. Relationship Graph
Total Relationships: 38 entities
Key Associations:
- Network: Multiple same-network references (GOOGL-2 network block)
- DNS: Associated with 142.79.158.34.bc.googleusercontent.com
- Infrastructure: Google Cloud infrastructure cluster
Correlation Analysis:
- Same Provider: Google Cloud
- Same Organization: Google LLC
- Same Country: Netherlands
- Same Subnet: 34.158.79.0/24
Context: This IP is part of a larger Google Cloud infrastructure cluster with extensive internal network associations typical of cloud provider topology.
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## 6. Neighborhood Analysis (34.158.79.0/24)
Subnet Classification: Mostly Clean
Abuse Density: 1 (Profile) / 0 (Neighbors tool)
Inherited Risk Score: 2
Total Siblings: 1
Active Siblings: 0
Threat Siblings: 1
Assessment: The /24 subnet shows minimal abuse activity. The IP operates within a predominantly clean cloud infrastructure block with low neighbor threat density.
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## 7. Recommended Security Actions
Risk Score: 50/100 (Moderate Risk)
Recommended Firewall Rules:
```bash
# iptables
iptables -A INPUT -s 34.158.79.142 -j DROP
# nftables
nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 34.158.79.142 drop
# nginx
deny 34.158.79.142;
# pfSense
34.158.79.142/32
# Cloudflare WAF
{"description": "Block 34.158.79.142 โ IPDebrief risk score 50", "action": "block", "filter": {"expression": "ip.src eq 34.158.79.142"}}
# AWS WAF
{"Addresses": ["34.158.79.142/32"], "Description": "IPDebrief risk 50"}
```
Action Notes:
- This IP is Google Cloud infrastructure with moderate risk classification
- No active services detected; blocking is precautionary
- Consider business context: Google Cloud IPs may be legitimate traffic sources
- Recommended to validate against observed traffic patterns before implementing block rules
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## 8. Intelligence Summary
34.158.79.142 is a Google Cloud Platform infrastructure address with moderate risk classification (50/100). The IP shows stable operational characteristics with no evidence of malicious activity. Key findings:
1. Infrastructure Context: Google Cloud hosting infrastructure with no exposed services
2. Threat Profile: No known attack associations, spam, or malware indicators
3. Geolocation: Netherlands cluster (Eemshaven) โ consistent with Google Cloud regional deployments
4. Historical Stability: 25 observations showing consistent cloud infrastructure classification
5. Neighborhood Risk: Low abuse density in parent /24 subnet
6. Actionability: Firewall rules recommended due to moderate risk score; validate against business requirements before implementation
Assessment: This IP represents cloud infrastructure that may generate legitimate traffic. The moderate risk score warrants monitoring but does not indicate confirmed malicious activity. SOC teams should evaluate against observed traffic patterns and business context before applying blocking rules.
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*Report generated from IPDebrief intelligence platform data.*
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
| Enumeration | Path/resource enumeration | 1 |
๐ข Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Google LLC |
| ASN | AS396982 |
| Network Name | โ |
| CIDR Block | โ |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | โ |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
๐ DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 142.79.158.34.bc.googleusercontent.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes โ FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | 142.79.158.34.bc.googleusercontent.com |
๐ DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 100% (Excellent) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Present |
โ๏ธ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Hosting โ Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
๐ Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| No open ports detected | |||
| Server | โ |
| HTTP Title | โ |
๐ TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | โ |
| Valid Until | โ |
๐ฏ Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 26% | 2 | 3 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 20% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 28% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 33% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 21% | 9 | 14 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
๐ Observation Timeline ๐ Live
| First Seen | 2026-05-20 22:53:01 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-06-28 12:51:30 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-06-29 06:56:26 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 25 |
| Total Observations | 29 |
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