# IP Intelligence Briefing: 34.159.0.43/32
Date: 2026-06-16
Classification: Low Risk Infrastructure
Assigned Risk Score: 25/100
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## Executive Summary
IP address 34.159.0.43 is identified as Google Cloud infrastructure located in Frankfurt, Germany. The address demonstrates low-risk characteristics consistent with cloud service provider operations. No active threat indicators or malicious behavior observed. Recommended classification: Monitor, No Immediate Action Required.
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## Technical Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **IP Address** | 34.159.0.43/32 |
| **Organization** | Google LLC |
| **ASN** | 396982 (GOOGL-2) |
| **CIDR Block** | 34.128.0.0/10 |
| **Geolocation** | Frankfurt, Germany (50.11°N, 8.68°E) |
| **Timezone** | Europe/Berlin |
| **Reputation** | Low Risk |
| **Abuse Confidence** | Not Available |
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## Network Classification
- Infrastructure Type: Cloud Provider (Google Cloud)
- Connection Type: Firewall Protected
- Service Status: No Open Services Detected
- DNS Resolution: 43.0.159.34.bc.googleusercontent.com
- Reverse DNS: Confirmed
- SSL/TLS: No certificates observed
- HTTP Banner: No services responding
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## Threat Indicators
| Indicator | Status |
|---|---|
| Tor Exit Node | No |
| Known Attacker | No |
| Spam Source | No |
| Blacklist Count | 0 |
| Threat Feeds | None |
| Known Campaigns | None |
| Campaign Likelihood | None |
Note: IP listed on 1 of 8 DNSBL checks (potential false positive for cloud infrastructure).
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## Neighborhood Analysis
Subnet: 34.159.0.43/24
- Abuse Density: 0 (Clean)
- Threat Siblings: 0
- Active Siblings: 0
- Total Siblings Probed: 1
- Classification: Clean
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## Historical Observations
Total Observations: 19 signals
Observation Period: Recent activity (June 2026)
| Signal Type | Confidence | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Banner Analysis | 30% | No malicious banners |
| Port Scan | 70% | No open services |
| Subnet Classification | 40% | Clean |
| Ownership Verification | 85% | Stable |
| Geolocation Inference | 56% | Frankfurt, DE |
Temporal Analysis:
- Ownership Changes: 0
- Threat Persistence Days: 0
- Persistently Malicious: No
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## Relationship Graph
Associated Entities:
- DNS Hostnames: 43.0.159.34.bc.googleusercontent.com (Multiple associations)
- Network: GOOGL-2 (Google Cloud infrastructure)
Correlated IPs: 0
Certificate Matches: 0
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## Recommended Actions
Based on risk assessment and profile analysis:
1. Firewall Rules: No blocking recommended. Traffic may be allowed with standard logging.
2. Monitoring: Continue standard monitoring; no elevated alerting required.
3. Threat Hunting: No active investigation warranted.
4. Reputation Check: Periodic verification recommended if traffic patterns change.
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## Risk Assessment Summary
| Metric | Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Risk | 25 | Low |
| Provider Risk | 0 | N/A (Google) |
| Authority Risk | 0 | N/A |
| Stability | N/A | Not Applicable |
| Control Plane | 0.3478 | Basic |
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Analyst Notes: This IP address represents standard Google Cloud infrastructure. The low risk score (25) combined with clean neighborhood metrics and no threat indicators supports continued monitoring without intervention. The single DNSBL listing appears to be a false positive common with cloud provider addresses. No immediate threat to organizational assets identified.
Status: Clear for business operations.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
๐ข 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 |
๐ DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 43.0.159.34.bc.googleusercontent.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes โ FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | 43.0.159.34.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 | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Tier 3 โ Basic operator with some routing infrastructure |
๐ 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 | 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 | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| routing | 17% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 24% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 17% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 17% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 24% | 9 | 12 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
๐ Observation Timeline ๐ Live
| First Seen | 2026-06-09 20:27:28 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-06-25 07:55:08 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-06-21 16:47:24 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 20 |
| Total Observations | 21 |
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