# IP Intelligence Briefing: 34.24.168.62
Date: 2026-08-13
Analyst: IPDebrief SOC Intelligence
Classification: Standard Intelligence Report
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## Executive Summary
IP address 34.24.168.62 is assigned to Google LLC under the GOOGL-2 network block (ASN 396982). The IP is hosted on Google Cloud infrastructure in North Charleston, South Carolina, US. Current risk assessment indicates moderate risk (score 50/100) with no evidence of malicious activity or threat indicators. The IP is properly reverse-resolved to `62.168.24.34.bc.googleusercontent.com` and shows no active service ports.
## Technical Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **IP Address** | 34.24.168.62/32 |
| **Organization** | Google LLC |
| **ASN** | 396982 (GOOGL-2) |
| **Country** | United States |
| **Region** | South Carolina |
| **City** | North Charleston |
| **RIR** | ARIN |
| **CIDR Block** | 34.4.5.0/24 |
| **Abuse Contact** | google-cloud-compliance@google.com |
## Threat Indicators
- Risk Score: 50 (Moderate Risk)
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not reported
- Blacklist Count: 0
- Known Attacker: False
- Spam Source: False
- Tor Exit Node: False
- Known Campaigns: None detected
The moderate risk score does not correlate with active threat activity. No indicators of compromise, malicious scans, or abuse were observed in the threat feed analysis.
## Network Context
Subnet Classification
The /24 subnet (34.24.168.0/24) is classified as "clean" with:
- Abuse Density: 0%
- Total Siblings: 2
- Active Siblings: 1
- Threat Siblings: 0
- Inherited Risk: 0
Neighbor Analysis
The only identified neighbor IP in the subnet is 34.24.168.72 (risk score 0, authority score 90), indicating a stable, low-risk neighborhood with no abuse patterns.
## DNS and Infrastructure
| Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| **PTR Record** | 62.168.24.34.bc.googleusercontent.com |
| **Forward Resolution** | Confirmed |
| **Open Ports** | None detected |
| **HTTP Services** | None detected |
| **TLS Certificate** | None detected |
The IP is classified as "Firewalled / No Services" with no open ports or active services detected. This is consistent with Google Cloud infrastructure that may be configured for internal use or restricted access.
## Observation History
Analysis of 15 signal observations reveals:
- Recent Classification: "Clean" subnet with zero inherited risk
- Ownership Stability: Consistent Google LLC ownership
- Geolocation Consistency: US (North Charleston) with 35% confidence
- Threat Persistence: No persistent malicious behavior detected
- Temporal Signals: No ownership changes or threat observation spikes
## Related Entities
The IP shares relationships with:
- DNS Hostname: 62.168.24.34.bc.googleusercontent.com (multiple associations)
- Network: GOOGL-2 (same network block)
## Recommended Actions
Based on the risk profile, the following defensive controls are recommended:
| Platform | Action |
|---|---|
| **iptables** | `iptables -A INPUT -s 34.24.168.62 -j DROP` |
| **nftables** | `nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 34.24.168.62 drop` |
| **nginx** | `deny 34.24.168.62;` |
| **pfSense** | `34.24.168.62/32` |
| **Cloudflare WAF** | Block with expression `ip.src eq 34.24.168.62` |
| **AWS WAF** | Add `34.24.168.62/32` to rule set |
Note: These recommendations are based on the IP's risk score profile. Given this is Google Cloud infrastructure with no observed malicious activity, blocking may impact legitimate services. Review against internal allow-list requirements before implementing.
## Intelligence Assessment
The IP 34.24.168.62/32 represents standard Google Cloud infrastructure with moderate risk classification but no evidence of malicious activity. The moderate risk score is consistent with the general nature of cloud provider IP ranges rather than specific threat indicators.
Recommendation: No immediate blocking action required. Monitor for any changes in threat indicators or subnet behavior. If this IP appears in threat logs, correlate with other signals before taking action.
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*Report generated from IPDebrief intelligence platform data. All information is current as of the observation timestamp.*
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 | 62.168.24.34.bc.googleusercontent.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes β FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | 62.168.24.34.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 | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| routing | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 16% | 4 | 4 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
π Observation Timeline π Live
| First Seen | 2026-08-11 17:58:53 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-08-27 21:45:53 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-08-29 03:41:38 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 21 |
| Total Observations | 25 |
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