## Intelligence Briefing: IP 34.17.129.20/32
Classification: Low Risk / Google Cloud Infrastructure
Report Date: 2026-08-12
Executive Summary
IP address 34.17.129.20 was analyzed as part of a routine threat intelligence assessment. The address is registered to Google LLC (ASN 396982) and operates within the Google Cloud provider network (GOOGL-2). Current risk assessment scores classify the IP as Low Risk with an overall risk score of 25. No active threat indicators or known malicious campaigns were identified.
Ownership and Network Classification
The IP address is allocated to Google LLC under the GOOGL-2 network block (34.4.5.0/24). Control plane data indicates the IP is associated with Google Cloud infrastructure. The address is classified as a cloud provider resource with no evidence of proxy, VPN, or hosting services. DNS resolution confirms association with googleusercontent.com domain infrastructure.
Geolocation Analysis
Geolocation data indicates the IP is assigned to Italy (IT), Piedmont region, Turin. However, geo validation flags show geoPlausible=false, suggesting location data may be inconsistent with observed network behavior. Multiple geo sources (1 source with consensus) report this location.
Threat Intelligence Findings
No active threat indicators were detected. The IP was not identified as a Tor exit node, known attacker, spam source, or part of any known threat campaigns. Historical analysis reveals one blacklist listing observed on 2026-08-05 with high severity severity rating, though current status shows 0 blacklists. The IP was not persistently malicious with 0 threat observation days recorded.
Neighborhood and Subnet Context
Analysis of the 34.17.129.0/24 subnet shows abuse density of 1 with a "mostly_clean" classification. The subnet contains 1 total sibling IP with 1 active sibling and 1 threat sibling. This indicates minimal lateral risk within the associated network segment.
Historical Observations
Historical data shows 22 total observations recorded. Notable events include:
- 2026-08-05: Blacklist listing observed (8 total lists, 1 listed with high severity)
- 2026-08-05: Routing and ownership signals confirmed
- 2026-08-12: Latest observation with basic routing signals
Recommended Actions
No specific firewall rules or blocking recommendations were generated for this IP. The IP's low-risk profile and association with Google Cloud infrastructure suggest it is likely legitimate cloud infrastructure. SOC teams may monitor the address but no immediate blocking action is recommended.
Conclusion
IP 34.17.129.20 is classified as Google Cloud infrastructure with low risk characteristics. The historical blacklist listing has since been removed, and current threat feeds show no active indicators of compromise. This IP requires standard monitoring but does not warrant defensive blocking at this time.
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 | 34.4.5.0/24 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
๐ DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 20.129.17.34.bc.googleusercontent.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes โ FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | 20.129.17.34.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 | 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 | 33% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 19% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 30% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 28% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 17% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 23% | 9 | 14 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
๐ Observation Timeline ๐ Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-22 19:33:02 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-12 17:10:55 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-12 17:42:11 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 24 |
| Total Observations | 32 |
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