# IP Intelligence Briefing: 34.38.142.34/32
Classification: LOW RISK
Date: Current Analysis
Platform: IPDebrief
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## Executive Summary
IP address 34.38.142.34 is a Google Cloud infrastructure endpoint classified as low-risk with a risk score of 25. The address operates as a Google Cloud Platform compute instance with associated DNS records and limited threat indicators. No immediate blocking action is recommended, though standard monitoring is advised.
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## Ownership and Infrastructure
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Organization** | Google LLC |
| **ASN** | 396982 (GOOGLE-CLOUD-PLATFORM) |
| **Network Block** | 34.38.0.0/16 |
| **Infrastructure Type** | CloudCompute |
| **RIR** | ARIN |
The IP resolves to Google Cloud infrastructure, specifically a firewalled compute service with no open ports exposed.
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## Geolocation Analysis
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| **Country** | Belgium (BE) / US |
| **City** | St. Ghislain / US |
| **Coordinates** | 50.45°N, 3.82°E |
| **Geo Validation** | ICMP blocked - unable to validate |
| **Consensus** | GeoPlausible: true |
Geolocation data shows some variance between probe results. The IP is registered under US-based Google Cloud Platform, though geolocation signals indicate Belgian territory.
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## Threat Intelligence
| Indicator | Status |
|---|---|
| **Risk Score** | 25 (Low Risk) |
| **Abuse Confidence Score** | Not applicable |
| **Tor Exit Node** | No |
| **Known Attacker** | No |
| **Spam Source** | No |
| **Blacklist Count** | 0 |
| **DNSBL Listed** | 1 of 8 lists |
| **Open Ports** | None |
| **Active Services** | No |
No active threat indicators detected. The IP has been observed with one DNSBL listing among eight total lists checked.
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## Network Relationships
- Relationships Identified: 307
- Primary Associations: Same network (GOOGL-2)
- DNS Association: 34.142.38.34.bc.googleusercontent.com
- Network Classification: Cloud infrastructure
The IP maintains extensive relationships within the Google network ecosystem.
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## Neighborhood Analysis (34.38.142.0/24)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| **Abuse Density** | 0 |
| **Total Siblings** | 2 |
| **Active Siblings** | 2 |
| **Threat Siblings** | 2 |
| **Inherited Risk** | 5 |
| **Neighbor IP** | 34.38.142.69 (Risk Score: 25) |
The /24 subnet maintains clean abuse density metrics with no high-risk neighbors.
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## Observation History
Total observations: 29 signals recorded. Key recent observations include:
- 2026-06-18 06:25:29: US geolocation with threat indicators detected (AlienVault OTX)
- 2026-06-18 06:24:59: ASN 396982 (Google Cloud Platform) confirmed via Cymru DNS
- 2026-06-18 06:24:41: Operator score 0.3478 (Basic classification)
- 2026-06-18 06:32:10: ICMP validation blocked; geo validation pending
The IP has shown consistent ownership with 0 ownership changes recorded.
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## Recommended Actions
| Action Type | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| **Firewall** | No blocking required |
| **WAF Rules** | None necessary |
| **Monitoring** | Standard traffic monitoring |
| **Investigation** | Not required |
Given the low-risk profile and Google Cloud infrastructure classification, no immediate defensive actions are warranted. The IP does not match known malicious patterns.
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## Conclusion
IP 34.38.142.34 represents legitimate Google Cloud infrastructure with a low-risk profile. The address operates within clean network neighborhoods and shows no indicators of malicious activity. Standard traffic monitoring is sufficient. No firewall rules or blocking actions are recommended at this time.
Threat Level: LOW
Action Required: NONE
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
๐ข Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Google LLC |
| ASN | AS396982 |
| Network Name | โ |
| CIDR Block | 34.38.0.0/16 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | โ |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
๐ DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 34.142.38.34.bc.googleusercontent.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes โ FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | 34.142.38.34.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 | Hosting โ Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
๐ 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 | 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 | 24% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 45% | 2 | 5 |
| services | 15% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 20% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 26% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 30% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 26% | 11 | 20 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
๐ Observation Timeline ๐ Live
| First Seen | 2026-05-07 23:04:16 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-06-27 04:36:15 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-06-27 22:42:14 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 27 |
| Total Observations | 35 |
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