# INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: 34.24.244.157/32
Classification: LOW RISK β Cloud Infrastructure
Date: Current Intelligence Cycle
Prepared For: SOC Analyst Operations
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## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IP address 34.24.244.157 is a Google Cloud Platform (GCP) infrastructure endpoint located in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. The IP presents a low risk profile (Risk Score: 25/100) with no active threat indicators detected. All observed signals indicate legitimate cloud compute infrastructure with standard security controls in place.
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## OWNERSHIP & INFRASTRUCTURE
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Organization** | Google LLC (AS396982) |
| **Infrastructure Type** | Cloud Compute |
| **Provider** | Google Cloud Platform |
| **CIDR Block** | 34.24.0.0/16 |
| **Location** | Moncks Corner, SC, US |
| **Coordinates** | 33.21, -80.17 |
| **Timezone** | America/New_York |
| **Route Stability** | Stable (0 changes in 30 days) |
The IP operates within Google Cloud's infrastructure network, utilizing BGP path 57866 β 15169 β 396982. Route delegation age of 2,843 days indicates long-standing operational stability.
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## THREAT ASSESSMENT
Current Risk Profile: LOW RISK
- Risk Score: 25/100
- Abuse Confidence Score: Not applicable
- Blacklist Count: 0
- Known Campaigns: None
- Known Attacker: No
- Spam Source: No
- Tor Exit Node: No
Threat Indicators: None detected across all threat feeds and reputation sources.
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## NETWORK SERVICES & EXPOSURE
| Service Category | Status |
|---|---|
| **Open Ports** | None detected |
| **HTTP/HTTPS** | No active services |
| **DNS** | Active (googleusercontent.com) |
| **Email Auth** | SPF: Yes, DMARC: Yes |
| **TLS Certificate** | None exposed |
Service Purpose: Firewalled / No Services β Infrastructure appears to be backend or internal cloud compute with no direct public-facing services.
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## OBSERVATION HISTORY
Total Signals Observed: 28 signals across observation period
Key Historical Signals:
- 2026-06-26 05:21: Confirmed as Google Cloud infrastructure (CIDR 34.24.0.0/15)
- 2026-06-26 05:26: ASN 396982 (Google LLC) confirmed
- 2026-06-26 05:17: Geolocation validated as plausible (US, SC region)
- 2026-06-27 18:29: Minimal routing and infrastructure signals
Threat Persistence: 0 days β No persistent malicious activity observed.
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## NETWORK RELATIONSHIPS
DNS Associations:
- Primary hostname: 157.244.24.34.bc.googleusercontent.com
- Forward resolution confirmed
Network Relationships:
- Associated networks: GOOGL-2 (Google internal network)
- Relationship count: 66 total relationships identified
Subnet Analysis (34.24.244.0/24):
- Abuse Density: 0%
- Classification: Mostly Clean
- Threat Siblings: 0 detected
- High Risk Neighbors: 0
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## CONTROL PLANE ANALYSIS
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| **Origin ASN** | 396982 |
| **BGP Prefix** | 34.24.0.0/16 |
| **RPKI State** | Not reported |
| **IRR Consistency** | Not reported |
| **DNSSEC Valid** | Yes |
| **DNSBL Listed** | 1 of 8 total lists |
| **Operator Score** | 0.5652 (Moderate) |
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## SECURITY ACTIONS RECOMMENDATION
Current Risk Score: 25/100
Recommended Actions: None at this time. The IP represents legitimate cloud infrastructure with no actionable threat indicators.
Note: Standard cloud security monitoring recommended. No firewall blocking or traffic restrictions advised based on current risk profile.
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## INTELLIGENCE CONCLUSION
IP 34.24.244.157 is a legitimate Google Cloud Platform infrastructure endpoint with no observable malicious activity. The IP serves cloud compute functions with standard security controls (SPF/DMARC enabled). All historical observations confirm consistent Google Cloud infrastructure behavior. No immediate security concerns require action.
Classification: LOW RISK β Monitor as standard cloud infrastructure
Priority: Routine monitoring only
Action Required: None
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
π’ Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Google LLC |
| ASN | AS396982 |
| Network Name | β |
| CIDR Block | 34.24.0.0/16 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | β |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
π DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 157.244.24.34.bc.googleusercontent.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes β FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | 157.244.24.34.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 | Hosting β Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
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 | 17% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 56% | 2 | 14 |
| services | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 22% | 3 | 4 |
| reputation | 21% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 27% | 12 | 30 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
π Observation Timeline π Live
| First Seen | 2026-05-10 22:17:38 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-06-27 18:29:27 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-06-28 18:33:33 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 26 |
| Total Observations | 43 |
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