# IP INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 34.16.146.205
Date: 2026-08-05
Classification: MODERATE RISK
Risk Score: 40/100
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## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IP 34.16.146.205 is a Google Cloud infrastructure address associated with Google LLC (ASN 396982). The address resolves to the googleusercontent.com domain and is geolocated to Las Vegas, NV. No active malicious indicators detected. The moderate risk score (40) warrants standard monitoring but does not indicate active threat activity.
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## OWNERSHIP & INFRASTRUCTURE
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Organization | Google LLC |
| Network Name | GOOGL-2 |
| ASN | 396982 |
| CIDR Block | 34.4.5.0/24 |
| Location | Las Vegas, NV, US |
| Provider Type | Google Cloud |
| Infrastructure | Cloud Data Center |
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## NETWORK CLASSIFICATION
- DNS Resolution: 205.146.16.34.bc.googleusercontent.com (forward confirmed)
- Open Ports: None detected (firewalled)
- TLS Certificate: None
- HTTP Services: None detected
- Classification: Cloud infrastructure with no exposed services
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## THREAT ASSESSMENT
Current Threat Indicators:
- Blacklist Count: 0
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Known Campaigns: None
Control Plane:
- BGP Prefix: 34.16.128.0/17
- Route Stability: Unstable
- DNSBL Listed: 2/8 lists
- Operator Score: 0.3478 (Basic)
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## OBSERVATION HISTORY
Total Observations: 24 signals recorded
Recent Signal Activity (August 2026):
- Geolocation signals consistently point to Las Vegas, NV, US (confidence: 56-85%)
- Network classification signals confirm non-attacker status
- No threat persistence observed
- Ownership changes: 0
Temporal Analysis:
- Threat Persistence Days: 0
- Persistently Malicious: No
- Ownership Changes: 0
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## RELATIONSHIP MAPPING
Total Relationships: 13
Primary Associations:
- DNS Hostname: 205.146.16.34.bc.googleusercontent.com (10 associations)
- Network: GOOGL-2 (3 associations)
Related Entities:
- Single primary DNS hostname
- Google Cloud network infrastructure
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## NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS
Subnet: 34.16.146.205/24
- Neighbor Count: 0
- Abuse Density: 0%
- Classification: Clean
- Threat Siblings: 0
- Active Siblings: 0
Assessment: The /24 subnet shows no malicious activity. No neighboring IPs flagged for threat activity.
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## SECURITY RECOMMENDATIONS
Risk Score: 40 (Moderate)
Recommended Actions:
1. Block - Standard recommendation for IPDebrief risk score 40
2. Monitor - If traffic observed, log and analyze patterns
3. Contextual Analysis - Verify against known Google Cloud egress patterns
Firewall Rules Generated:
```bash
# iptables
iptables -A INPUT -s 34.16.146.205 -j DROP
# nftables
nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 34.16.146.205 drop
# nginx
deny 34.16.146.205;
# pfSense
34.16.146.205/32
# Cloudflare WAF
ip.src eq 34.16.146.205 (block)
# AWS WAF
Addresses: 34.16.146.205/32
```
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## INTELLIGENCE NOTES
- IP belongs to legitimate Google Cloud infrastructure
- No evidence of malicious activity detected
- Moderate risk score likely due to DNSBL listings (2/8 lists)
- Standard Google Cloud content delivery endpoint
- Recommendation: Allow with logging if legitimate traffic expected, or block based on organizational policy
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Report Generated By: IPDebrief Intelligence Platform
Data Sources: Multi-signal inference, threat feeds, geolocation databases, DNS resolution
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
π’ Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Google LLC |
| ASN | AS396982 |
| Network Name | GOOGL-2 |
| CIDR Block | 34.4.5.0/24 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
π DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 205.146.16.34.bc.googleusercontent.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes β FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | 205.146.16.34.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 | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Tier 3 β Basic operator with some routing infrastructure |
π 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 | β |
| HTTP Title | β |
π TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | β |
| Valid Until | β |
π― Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 36% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 32% | 2 | 3 |
| services | 19% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 34% | 3 | 4 |
| reputation | 28% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 31% | 12 | 19 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
π Observation Timeline π Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-25 14:53:10 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-12 19:44:30 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-12 19:58:45 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 26 |
| Total Observations | 30 |
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