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# Intelligence Briefing: IP 34.38.172.126/32

## Executive Summary

The IP address 34.38.172.126 was analyzed and classified as Low Risk with an overall risk score of 25. The address is registered to Google LLC and operates as Google Cloud infrastructure within a Kubernetes environment. No persistent malicious activity or threat campaign indicators were observed.

## Infrastructure Profile

• Organization: Google LLC (AS396982)
• Network Block: GOOGL-2 (34.4.5.0/24)
• Geolocation: Belgium, St. Ghislain, Walloon region
• Infrastructure Type: Cloud Compute (Google Cloud)
• Service Purpose: Web Server
• DNS Classification: Cloud-hosted endpoint with PTR hostname 126.172.38.34.bc.googleusercontent.com

## Observed Services and Configuration

• Open Ports: TCP/443 (HTTPS)
• HTTP Status Code: 403 Forbidden
• HTTP Version: 2.0
• TLS Certificate: Subject CN=34.76.52.218 with Kubernetes service subjects (kubernetes.default, kubernetes.default.svc, kubernetes.default.svc.cluster.local)
• DNS Records: Single forward resolution to 126.172.38.34.bc.googleusercontent.com
• Email Authentication: SPF and DMARC records present

## Threat Indicators

• Abuse Confidence Score: Not assessed
• Tor Exit Node: No
• Known Attacker: No
• Spam Source: No
• Blacklist Status: Listed on 1 of 8 DNSBL lists
• Threat Feeds: No matches
• Known Campaigns: None detected

## Historical Observation

27 observations recorded over the monitoring period. Recent activity (August 2026) shows consistent DNS resolutions to Kubernetes-related hostnames. HTTP 403 responses observed, consistent with cloud infrastructure access control behavior. No evidence of escalating risk or persistent malicious behavior detected.

## Neighborhood Analysis

Subnet 34.38.172.0/24 assessment:

• Abuse Density: 0
• High Risk Neighbors: 0
• Medium Risk Neighbors: 0
• Low Risk Neighbors: 0
• Overall Classification: Clean

## Relationship Graph

23 relationships identified, consisting of:

• Multiple DNS associations to 126.172.38.34.bc.googleusercontent.com
• Same Network (GOOGL-2) associations
• No external threat actor or infrastructure associations

## Control Plane and Route Stability

• BGP Prefix: 34.38.0.0/16
• Route Stability: Not stable
• RPKI State: Not assessed
• DNSSEC Valid: Yes
• CAA Records: Present
• Delegation Age: Not available

## Recommended Actions

No specific firewall rules or blocking recommendations generated. The IP address presents a low-risk profile consistent with legitimate Google Cloud infrastructure. No immediate action required.

## Analyst Assessment

This IP address represents Google Cloud infrastructure operating within a Kubernetes environment. The observed characteristics (Kubernetes certificate subjects, 403 HTTP responses, cloud-hosted DNS) are consistent with legitimate cloud service operation. The single DNSBL listing does not indicate active malicious behavior. Routine monitoring recommended; no immediate threat response action warranted.

This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.