# IP Intelligence Briefing: 34.174.38.138
## Executive Summary
IP address 34.174.38.138 is classified as Low Risk with a risk score of 25. The address belongs to Google LLC (Google Cloud) and presents minimal threat indicators. No active malicious campaigns or attack signatures were detected.
## Technical Profile
- Organization: Google LLC (GOOGL-2)
- ASN: 396982
- CIDR Block: 34.128.0.0/10
- Geolocation: Dallas, TX, United States (claimed)
- Infrastructure Type: Web Server (Google Cloud Provider)
- Network Classification: Cloud infrastructure with HTTP/HTTPS services
## Network Observations
- Open Ports: TCP/80 (HTTP), TCP/443 (HTTPS)
- DNS PTR Record: 138.38.174.34.bc.googleusercontent.com
- TLS Certificate: Issued by Google Trust Services (CN=*.gcp.gvt2.com)
- HTTP Response: Status 404 (Not Found)
- HTTP/2: Enabled
- Security Headers: HSTS disabled, CSP disabled, Referrer Policy absent
## Threat Indicators
- Abuse Confidence Score: None detected
- Blacklist Count: 0 (DNSBL shows 1 listing among 8 total lists checked)
- Known Campaigns: None
- Tor/Proxy/Exit Node: Not flagged
- Known Attacker: No matches
- Spam Source: Not identified
## Neighborhood Analysis
- Subnet: 34.174.38.0/24
- Abuse Density: 0 (clean classification)
- Threat Siblings: 0
- High/Medium Risk Neighbors: None
## Historical Signal Activity
Analysis of 18 historical observations indicates stable behavior with no escalation in risk. Classification remained "clean" throughout the observation period. A geolocation validation anomaly was noted: claimed location in Dallas, TX showed an RTT of 56ms, which is below the minimum plausible RTT of 160ms for that distance (7,997km). This suggests the geo-location data may be inaccurate or the endpoint is not the claimed physical location.
## Related Entities
- DNS Associations: 138.38.174.34.bc.googleusercontent.com
- Network Association: GOOGL-2 (Google LLC network)
## Recommended Actions
No immediate blocking or firewall rules are recommended. The IP address presents minimal risk and appears to be legitimate Google Cloud infrastructure. Standard monitoring practices apply.
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Classification: Routine Intelligence
Risk Level: Low (25/100)
Date of Analysis: Current
Analyst: IPDebrief Intelligence Platform
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 | 34.128.0.0/10 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
π DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 138.38.174.34.bc.googleusercontent.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes β FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | 138.38.174.34.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 | Single-Service Host |
| Network Tier | Tier 3 β Basic operator with some routing infrastructure |
π Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | ssh | tcp | |
| Closed Ports | 25, 80, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (1 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 | 33% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| ownership | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 13% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 33% | 2 | 4 |
| Overall | 24% | 10 | 17 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
π Observation Timeline π Live
| First Seen | 2026-08-10 23:37:04 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-30 23:36:41 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-30 23:48:36 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 26 |
| Total Observations | 36 |
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