# IP Intelligence Briefing: 34.178.214.106
Classification: LOW RISK / LEGITIMATE INFRASTRUCTURE
Date: 2026-08-13
Analyst: IPDebrief Intelligence
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## Executive Summary
IP address 34.178.214.106 is identified as Google Cloud infrastructure with an overall risk score of 25 (Low Risk). The IP belongs to Google LLC (ASN 396982) within the 34.128.0.0/10 block. No active threat indicators, abuse reports, or malicious activity have been observed. No security actions are recommended at this time.
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## Technical Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Risk Score** | 25 (Low Risk) |
| **Organization** | Google LLC |
| **ASN** | 396982 |
| **CIDR Block** | 34.128.0.0/10 |
| **Geolocation** | Netherlands (Groningen) |
| **Infrastructure Type** | Cloud (Google Cloud) |
| **Service Status** | Firewalled / No Services |
| **DNS** | 106.214.178.34.bc.googleusercontent.com |
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## Threat Assessment
- Threat Indicators: None detected
- Abuse Confidence: Not applicable (legitimate infrastructure)
- Blacklist Status: Not listed
- Tor Exit Node: No
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
The IP address shows no evidence of malicious activity. The absence of open ports indicates the service is properly secured and not exposed to direct access.
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## Network Context
Subnet Analysis (34.178.214.106/24):
- Abuse Density: 0 (Clean)
- Active Siblings: 0
- Threat Siblings: 0
- Classification: Clean
The surrounding /24 subnet demonstrates no abnormal activity patterns, supporting the conclusion that this IP is part of normal cloud operations.
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## Historical Observations
Analysis of 16 signal observations from 2026-08-13:
- Ownership: Stable (0 changes)
- Geographic Consistency: Validated
- Geo Validation: ICMP blocked (unable to validate, but geo-plausible)
- Threat Persistence: Not applicable
- No persistent malicious behavior detected
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## Relationships
DNS Associations:
- 106.214.178.34.bc.googleusercontent.com (repeated associations)
Network Associations:
- GOOGL-2 (Same Network)
All relationships point to legitimate Google Cloud infrastructure with no suspicious connections.
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## Recommended Actions
No action required. This IP address represents legitimate Google Cloud infrastructure with:
- Low risk score (25)
- No threat indicators
- Clean neighborhood classification
- Stable ownership history
- No security advisories
Note: If this IP appears in threat logs or generates suspicious traffic, investigate from the traffic patterns rather than IP reputation alone.
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Status: Clear for normal network operations. No blocking or mitigation recommended.
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 | 106.214.178.34.bc.googleusercontent.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes โ FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | 106.214.178.34.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 | |||
| 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 | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| routing | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| Overall | 12% | 3 | 3 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
๐ Observation Timeline ๐ Live
| First Seen | 2026-08-09 10:51:24 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-30 10:37:52 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 09:48:33 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 17 |
| Total Observations | 20 |
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