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# IP Intelligence Briefing: 34.174.176.158/32

## Executive Summary

IP address 34.174.176.158 is a Google Cloud infrastructure endpoint with a moderate risk score of 50. The IP is owned by Google LLC (ASN 396982) within the GOOGL-2 network block (34.128.0.0/10). Geolocation data indicates US, Texas, Dallas with a 2500km accuracy radius. The IP is associated with googleusercontent.com and is currently firewalled with no open services.

## Network Classification & Ownership

• Organization: Google LLC
• ASN: 396982
• Network Name: GOOGL-2
• CIDR Block: 34.128.0.0/10
• Provider: Google Cloud
• Infrastructure Type: Cloud infrastructure
• Service Purpose: Firewalled / No Services Detected

## Threat Assessment

• Risk Score: 50 (Moderate)
• Abuse Confidence Score: Not available
• Known Attacker: No
• Spam Source: No
• Tor Exit Node: No
• Blacklist Count: 0 (active threat feeds)
• DNSBL Listed: 2 out of 8 total lists
• Threat Indicators: None detected

## DNS & Network Behavior

• PTR Hostname: 158.176.174.34.bc.googleusercontent.com
• DNS Domain: googleusercontent.com
• Forward Resolution: Confirmed
• Email Authentication: SPF and DMARC records present
• Open Ports: None detected
• TLS Certificate: Not detected

## Observation History (16 Signals)

Recent observations indicate:

• Geolocation signals showing US-based origin
• Network classification as "clean" with 0 abuse density
• No persistent malicious activity detected
• DNSBL listings observed (2 of 8 lists, max severity: high)
• No ownership changes or threat persistence indicators

## Neighborhood Analysis (34.174.176.158/24)

• Subnet Classification: Clean
• Abuse Density: 0
• Total Siblings: 1
• Active Siblings: 0
• Threat Siblings: 0
• Risk Distribution: No high/medium/low risk neighbors identified

## Relationship Graph

The IP is associated with:

• GOOGL-2 network (multiple network-level relationships)
• 158.176.174.34.bc.googleusercontent.com (DNS associations)

## Recommended Security Actions

Given the moderate risk score (50) and presence on multiple DNSBL lists, consider implementing the following firewall rules:

iptables:

```

iptables -A INPUT -s 34.174.176.158 -j DROP

```

nftables:

```

nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 34.174.176.158 drop

```

nginx:

```

deny 34.174.176.158;

```

Cloudflare WAF:

```json

{

"description": "Block 34.174.176.158 — IPDebrief risk score 50",

"action": "block",

"filter": {"expression": "ip.src eq 34.174.176.158"}

}

```

AWS WAF:

```json

{

"Addresses": ["34.174.176.158/32"],

"Description": "IPDebrief risk 50"

}

```

## Analyst Notes

While the IP is associated with Google Cloud infrastructure (which typically indicates legitimate cloud hosting), the presence on multiple DNSBL lists and moderate risk score warrants caution. The lack of open services and clean subnet neighborhood suggests the IP may be part of a broader infrastructure segment. Recommend monitoring for any changes in threat indicators or emergence of active services. Integration with existing threat intelligence feeds is advised to validate current blacklist status.

This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.